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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 162 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 4455 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 1452 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 2394 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 384 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 159 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


CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 6.12.2019

December 5, 2019 2733 Views 0 comment Print

Exchange Rate Notification No. 88/2019-Custom (NT) dated 5.12.2019-Notifying Customs Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currency Conversion w.e.f. 6th December, 2019.

CBIC notifies Vizinjham International Seaport & Muthalapozhi u/s 7(d) of Customs Act

December 2, 2019 984 Views 0 comment Print

Notification of Vizinjham International Seaport and Muthalapozhi u/s 7(d) of the Customs Act for unloading and loading of boulders for breakwater construction vide Notification No. 87/2019- Customs (N.T.) dated 02nd December, 2019 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) New Delhi, the 02nd December, 2019 11 Agrahayana, Saka 1941 Notification No. 87/2019- Customs […]

Requirement of mandatory uploading on e-Sanchit- Reg.

November 29, 2019 7191 Views 0 comment Print

Directorate of Systems have issued Advisory No. 25/2019 dated (web link) laying down requirement of mandatory uploading on e-Sanchit, the Invoice/ Invoice cum packing list and Bill of Lading/ Airway bill etc. for every Bill of Entry and subsequent declaration of document code and IRNs in the Bill of Entry. The coding scheme developed by Directorate of Systems is given under:

Clearance of import of metal scrap – Procedure – Regarding

November 29, 2019 5559 Views 0 comment Print

Certain field formations have raised doubts regarding treatment of consignments of metal scrap till such time scanning facilities are installed at the gateway ports.

Tariff Notification No. 86/2019-Customs (N.T.) Dated 29th Nov 2019

November 29, 2019 879 Views 0 comment Print

Custom Tariff Notification No. 86/2019-Customs (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Reg Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 86/2019-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 29th November, 2019 8 Agrahayana, 1941 (SAKA) […]

Transfer / Posting to the grade of Commissioner/Pr. Commissioner/Pr. ADG Commissioner/ADG of Customs

November 29, 2019 4935 Views 0 comment Print

Office Order No. 158/2019 The President of India is pleased to promote following officers of Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) to the grade of Commissioner of Customs, CGST & Central Excise in the Pay scale of Rs. 37,400-67,000/ with Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/- (pre-revised) for the panel years mentioned against their names w.e.f. the date of assumption of the charge of the post and until further orders:-

Auto Out of Charge under Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS)

November 29, 2019 4443 Views 0 comment Print

Briefly, courier Bills of Entry (CBE) filed for clearance of imported cargo under ECCS are subjected to Risk Management System. The Risk Management Server either facilitates or interdicts a Courier Bill of Entry (CBE). The facilitated CBEs after payment of duty, if any are diverted for X-ray screening before final out of charge.

Pr. DG/DG DRI can appoint Pr. Commissioner/ Commissioner of Customs as adjudicating authorities

November 28, 2019 1827 Views 0 comment Print

Pr. DG/DG DRI to appoint officers of the rank of Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner of Customs as adjudicating authorities in respect of specified cases. This would be in addition to the authority to appoint Additional Director General (Adjudication) as an adjudicating authority.

Notification No. 64/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 28.11.2019

November 28, 2019 831 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 64/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 28.11.2019- Appointment of CAA by DGRI – reg. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Notification No. 64/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, dated the 28th November 2019 S.O. 4300(E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number […]

Notification No. 63/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 28.11.2019

November 28, 2019 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 63/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 28.11.2019- Appointment of CAA by DGRI – reg. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Notification No. 63/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, dated the 28th November 2019 S.O. 4299(E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number […]

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