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Anti-Dumping Duty

Custom Duty : Anti-dumping duty protects local manufacturers from unfairly cheap imports that can damage domestic markets. The article explains ...

May 21, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

The Gold Duty Shock: A Symptom, Not the Disease

Custom Duty : The article argues that the sharp increase in gold import duty was triggered by pressure on India’s forex reserves, rising oil p...

May 13, 2026 4464 Views 0 comment Print

Strait of Hormuz Customs Relief: Six Circulars, 30 April Sunset & Key Unresolved Issues

Custom Duty : Emergency customs relaxations introduced during the maritime crisis expire on 30 April 2026, leaving exporters uncertain. The fram...

April 27, 2026 591 Views 0 comment Print

What is EMI Scheme in Custom? Complete Guide on Duty Deferment, Eligibility & Benefits

Custom Duty : Highlights how the EMI Scheme allows businesses to defer duty payments, easing working capital pressure while improving operationa...

April 21, 2026 819 Views 1 comment Print

Simplified Customs Procedure for Return of Export Cargo due to Strait of Hormuz Disruption

Custom Duty : The circular permits unloading of returned export cargo and cancellation of Shipping Bills under special conditions. Export incent...

March 10, 2026 1455 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Deferred Customs Duty Facility Extended to Eligible Manufacturer Importers to Expedite Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has allowed Eligible Manufacturer Importers to avail deferred payment of customs duty from 1 April 2026. The circular outline...

February 28, 2026 2400 Views 0 comment Print

Baggage Rules 2026 Raise Duty-Free Limits and Simplify Customs Clearance

Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...

February 3, 2026 1494 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026: Explanatory Memoranda to Customs and Central Excise changes

Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...

February 1, 2026 1425 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation Tariff Change On Textile Industries

Custom Duty : Government initiatives, including PLI schemes and export missions, support resilience and growth in textile and apparel exports de...

December 15, 2025 975 Views 0 comment Print

Consolidated Customs Notifications FAQ 2025

Custom Duty : Notification 45/2025 merges 31 previous customs notifications into a single reference, continuing most exemptions and simplifying ...

October 27, 2025 4560 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling Application as Classification of Roasted Areca Nuts Was Already Decided by Court

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai refused to entertain an advance ruling application on roasted areca nuts after noting that the classification issue ha...

May 12, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling Application as Roasted Areca Nut Classification Was Already Decided by Court

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai rejected an advance ruling application after holding that the classification issue relating to roasted areca nuts had ...

May 12, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

Advance Ruling on Roasted Betel Nuts Denied as Identical Issue Was Previously Adjudicated

Custom Duty : The Customs Authority for Advance Ruling held that the classification dispute concerning roasted betel and areca nuts had already ...

May 12, 2026 603 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Denies Complete Elevator Classification Due to Missing Essential Components

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai held that imported elevator parts lacking guide rails, structural supports, and enclosure systems could not be classif...

May 11, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling as Roasted Areca Nut Classification Was Already Decided by Madras HC

Custom Duty : The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings held that classification of roasted areca nuts under Heading 2008 had already been concl...

May 7, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils from May 20, 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC issued Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) continuing existing tariff values for key imported commodities including palm ...

May 20, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional Assessment Ordered Pending New Shipper Review of Chinese Solar Frame Imports

Custom Duty : The Central Government directed provisional assessment of imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels from a Chinese exp...

May 20, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Ends Mandatory Physical Boarding for Vessel Entry & Sail-Out Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has clarified that Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance cannot be delayed due to pending physical boarding of customs o...

May 19, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils from May 16, 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC has updated customs tariff values for gold, silver, palm oil, soybean oil, and brass scrap through Notification No. 46/2026-C...

May 16, 2026 570 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Extends Customs Relief Measures Amid Strait of Hormuz Maritime Disruptions

Custom Duty : CBIC extended the validity of multiple customs circulars issued under Section 143AA until 30 June 2026 because of ongoing maritime...

May 14, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print


3 Months Extension for Re import of Cut and Polished Diamonds

July 10, 2020 900 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 09/2012-Customs dated 09.03.2012, providing for extension of last date of re-import by three months, for those cases where the last date of such re-import falls between 01.2.2020 and 31.7.2020 due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. In view of COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Government today extended relief to gems and […]

Anti-dumping duty on import of Phenol import from South Africa

July 9, 2020 1029 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 18/2020-Customs (ADD)- Seeks to extend anti-dumping duty on import of Phenol originating in or exported from South Africa, imposed vide Notification No. 32/2015-Customs(ADD) dated 10.07.2015, up to and inclusive of 9th January, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 9th July, 2020 Notification No. 18/2020-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 435(E).—Whereas, the […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Steel & Fibre Glass Measuring tapes

July 8, 2020 1170 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 17/2020-Customs (ADD)– Seeks to levy definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘ Steel and Fibre Glass Measuring tapes and their parts and components ‘,originating in, or exported from, People’s Republic of China for a period of five years, in pursuance of final findings of sunset review investigations issued by DGTR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA […]

Enhancement of CRCL and Contactless Customs

July 7, 2020 765 Views 0 comment Print

Shri M. Ajit Kumar, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC)  yesterday unveiled several new and modern testing equipment inducted into the Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL) which would significantly enhance the in-house testing capability of the Customs leading to faster import and export clearances.

Turant Suvidha Kendra & Other Initiatives for Contactless Customs

July 6, 2020 10311 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC decided to take following Turant Suvidha Kendra & Other Initiatives for Contactless Customs which includes  Turant Suvidha Kendra in All Customs Formations, Registration of Authorised Dealer Code, Bank Accounts through ICEGATE, Automated debit of bond after Assessment, Simplified Registration of Importers/Exporters in ICEGATE. Circular No. 32/2020-Customs dated 6th of July, 2020. CBIC extends benefits […]

Custom duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride from Korea increased

July 6, 2020 1422 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 29/2020-Customs Dated- 6th July, 2020.- Seeks to further amend notification no. 152/2009 dated 31.12.2009, to increase the rate of duty of customs on imports of Phthalic Anhydride originating in Korea RP and imported under the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, on recommendation of preliminary findings of Directorate General of Trade Remedies under India-Korea […]

CBIC increases duty on imports of Phthalic Anhydride from Korea RP

July 6, 2020 624 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 29/2020-Customs- Seeks to further amend notification no. 152/2009 dated 31.12.2009, to increase the rate of duty of customs on imports of Phthalic Anhydride originating in Korea RP and imported under the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, on recommendation of preliminary findings of Directorate General of Trade Remedies under India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement […]

Anti-dumping duty investigation concerning imports of Polystyrene

July 6, 2020 516 Views 0 comment Print

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRADE REMEDIES) CORRIGENDUM NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 6th July, 2020 CASE No. (OI) 08/2019 Subject: – Anti-dumping duty investigation concerning imports of Polystyrene from Iran, Malaysia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, UAE and USA F. No. 6/10/2019-DGTR.—Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as amended from time to […]

Direct & Indirect Taxes Updates- June 2020

July 5, 2020 5121 Views 1 comment Print

Direct & Indirect Taxes Updates- June 2020 DIRECT TAXES UPDATES Recent circulars/ notifications/ rules/ clarifications/News ♣ Extension of due dates w.r.t. ITR filing for FY2018-19, TDS/ TCS returns due dates for Q4- FY 19-20. Details given below- Particulars Earlier due date Updated due date ITR filing for FY 18-19 30th June 2020 31st July 2020 […]

Steps to Streamline processes related to Bonds & First Check BEs

July 4, 2020 1002 Views 1 comment Print

With the objective of further facilitating trade and streamlining procedures, particularly to overcome the scourge of Covid-19, following initiatives are being implemented in System w.e.f 6th July 2020:

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