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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 4467 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


CBIC exempts BCD and IGST for imports by NTRO

December 17, 2018 1332 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC partially amends notification No. 37/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 in order to exempt BCD and IGST for imports by NTRO. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 81/2018–Customs New Delhi, the 17th December, 2018 G.S.R. 1214(E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, […]

Increased customs duty on specified imports postponed to 31.01.2019

December 15, 2018 1395 Views 0 comment Print

 CBIC Seeks to further postpone the implementation of increased customs duty on specified imports originating in USA from 17th December, 2018 to 31st January, 2019. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 80/2018-Customs New Delhi, the 15th December, 2018 G.S.R. 1212(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section […]

Custom Tariff Notification No. 98/2018, Dated: 14.12.2018

December 14, 2018 1314 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 98/2018-CUSTOMS (N.T.) In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance

Online exam under Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations from Year 2019

December 14, 2018 8307 Views 4 comments Print

CBIC has decided that the written examination under regulation 6 of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018 will be held online from the year 2019 onwards. The online examination will be conducted by National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN).

Anti-dumping duty on Uncoated Copier Paper from Indonesia, Thailand & Singapore

December 13, 2018 984 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to levy definitive anti-dumping duty on the imports of  Uncoated Copier Paper  originating in or exported from Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore vide Notification No. 57/2018-Customs (ADD). MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 13th December, 2018 Notification No. 57/2018-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 1203(E).—Whereas, in the matter of import of ‘Zeolite 4A’ [Detergent grade] (hereinafter […]

Revision of AIR of Duty Drawback wef 19.12.2018- Things to know

December 12, 2018 2622 Views 0 comment Print

For claiming these AIRs, the relevant tariff item have to be suffixed with suffix ‘B’ e.g. for export of goods covered under tariff item (TI) 640609, the drawback serial no. should be declared as 640609B. Alternative AIRs specified on garments exports made against the Special Advance Authorization (para 4.04A of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20) in […]

Manual filing & processing of AEO T1 applications up to 31.03.2019

December 7, 2018 1620 Views 0 comment Print

For ensuring seamless transition to the online web-application, it has been decided to concurrently continue with the manual filing and processing of AEO T1 applications up to 31.03.2019.

Notification No. 97/2018- Customs (N.T.) Dated 07th December, 2018

December 7, 2018 783 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Notification no. 62/94-Customs (N.T.) dated 21.11.1994 notifying Port Meadow u/s 7(a) of Customs Act, 1962 for unloading of imported goods and loading of export goods or any class of goods. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 97/2018- Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, the 07th December, 2018. S.O. (E). – In […]

Customs Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currency wef 07.12.2018

December 6, 2018 1869 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currency Conversion wef 07.12.2018 notified vide Notification No. 96/2018 – Customs (N.T.) dated 6th December, 2018. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 96/2018-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 6th December, 2018 In exercise of the powers […]

Revised All Industry Duty Drawback Rates applicable from 19 Dec. 2018

December 6, 2018 13701 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Revised All Industry Duty Drawback Rates Schedule applicable w.e.f. 19 Dec. 2018, vide Notification No. 95/2018 Customs (NT) dt. 6 Dec. 2018 Duty Drawback Rates increased on most of the products like fish and fish products, calcined petroleum coke, various chemicals, dyes, tyres, leather articles, textiles, carpets, electronic goods, mobiles etc Government Of […]

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