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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 159 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 4443 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 4554 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 210 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 378 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 153 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 366 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 414 Views 0 comment Print


Chennai Port Implements New SCMT Regulations

July 28, 2025 531 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai Port to implement mandatory SDM and SDN messages from August 4, 2025, replacing EGM filing and linking export incentives to compliance.

CAAR Ruling on Areca & Roasted Nuts Classification and Import Rules

July 25, 2025 1971 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai addresses classification of roasted cashew, areca, almond, and pista nuts, considering judicial precedents and HSN Explanatory Notes.

CAAR Rejects Areca Nut Ruling Plea by Infinity Export

July 25, 2025 252 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Delhi rejects Infinity Export’s advance ruling plea on roasted areca nut classification due to repeated non-appearance at scheduled hearings.

DFIA Scheme: Clarifying Input-Export Correlation Rules

July 24, 2025 993 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC clarifies DFIA scheme rules: Technical input-export correlation is only for specific items under FTP 2023 para 4.29; other inputs only need name and quantity declaration.

Online MOOWR Scheme Applications Extended to 31st October 2025

July 23, 2025 2619 Views 0 comment Print

India extends the online application facility for the MOOWR Scheme on the Invest India portal until October 31, 2025, ensuring continued digital access for applicants.

Classification of Ultrasonic Flow Meters for Liquid Applications – CAAR Ruling

July 23, 2025 699 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai rules on classification of six GE Oil & Gas ultrasonic flow meters under Customs Tariff Headings 9026 vs 9032, clarifies legal position.

CAAR Rules on Classification of Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meters

July 23, 2025 909 Views 0 comment Print

Mumbai CAAR rules that GE’s ultrasonic gas flow meters are measuring instruments (CTH 9026), not control apparatus (CTH 9032), based on their function at import.

MOOWR Scheme: Online Application Portal Removed

July 22, 2025 2505 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Circular 18/2025-Customs: MOOWR Scheme’s online application via Invest India is discontinued. Apply directly to jurisdictional Customs Commissioner.

Electronic Certificate of Origin Accepted Under India–Mauritius CECPA

July 22, 2025 825 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies acceptance of e-Certificate of Origin (e-CoO) from Mauritius under CECPA from 1 June 2025 for preferential tariff benefits via e-Sanchit.

CBIC Honored for Legal Management; DRI Seizes Cocaine

July 21, 2025 366 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC recognized for effective legal case management. NACIN hosts international leadership course. DRI conducts major cocaine seizures, arresting individuals.

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