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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 4476 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


Advisory on Special Advanced Authorisation Scheme

September 2, 2016 3640 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of Importers/Exporters/Trade/CBs is invited to CBEC Board Circular No.037/2016-Cus dt.13th August 2016 on introduction of Special Advanced Authorisation Scheme in combination with AIR drawback under para 4.04A of FTP 2015-20

Review Committee of Chief Commissioners of Central Excise, Service Tax and Customs

September 2, 2016 2563 Views 0 comment Print

With the approval of competent authority it is hereby clarified that in the light of the Notification Nos. 111/2016-Cus(N.T.), 43/2016-C.E. (N.T.) and 37/2016-S.T. all dated 18/08/2016, the Review Committees of Chief Commissioners constituted under Office Orders 02/2014-C.E., 03/2014-Cus and 04/2014-S.T. all dated 15.10.2014 shall be in force.

Withdrawal of appeals by Department before CESTAT/HC to reduce itigation

September 2, 2016 1978 Views 0 comment Print

As already informed, All the cases identified for withdrawal were to be withdrawn by 15th July, 2016 as per the timeline given by the Revenue Secretary. However, after reviewing the reports of the zones, it is noticed that such cases in respect of most of the zones have still not been withdrawn by the various High Courts and Tribunals.

Anti-dumping Duty on all imports of Glass Fibre and Article

September 1, 2016 9661 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to impose definitive anti-dumping duty on all imports of Glass Fibre and Articles thereof falling under heading 7019 of the First schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 , originating in or exported from China PR.

Rate of exchange of conversion of foreign currency WEF 02.09.2016

September 1, 2016 1753 Views 0 comment Print

CBEC determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 02nd September, 2016,

Sunset Review of Anti-dumping Duty on imports of Para Nitro Aniline from China

September 1, 2016 946 Views 0 comment Print

The product under consideration in the present investigation is Para Nitro Aniline. Para nitro aniline is classified under Customs sub heading No 29214226 under chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. However, customs classification is indicative in nature and not binding on the scope of the investigation.

Single Window Implementation of Risk based selectivity criteria for consignment clearance

August 31, 2016 1630 Views 0 comment Print

In consultation with the PGAs, risk-based selectivity criteria are being introduced into the Risk Management System(RMS), whereby consignments will be referred to PGA(s) for NOC based on risk. Thus, for low-risk consignments, the required NOC by the PGA will be waived.

Single Window clearance of food consignments by Customs officers

August 31, 2016 997 Views 0 comment Print

In SWIFT, the system automatically refers food-related consignments to the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) through an EDI linkage established between ICEGATE and the Food Import Clearance System (FICS) operated by FSSAI. This automatic reference of food consignments is done in respect of food imports to those locations where FSSAI has its offices.

Status of Cost Recovery charges to be deposited by Custodians in Customs facilities- reg.

August 31, 2016 2710 Views 0 comment Print

Besides other conditions, the deposit of Cost Recovery (CR) charges three months in advance is a mandatory condition. However IFU has observed that there is frequent default by the custodians in deposit of the said charges.

Rebate of State Levies on Export of Garments–Implementation by CBEC

August 31, 2016 7090 Views 1 comment Print

The Government of India has decided to adopt a mechanism wherein the rebate of State levies on garment exports is provided based on a budgetary allocation of the Ministry of Textiles under a scheme in which the Department of Revenue/Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) handles disbursement along with the extant Duty Drawback.

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