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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 4482 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 4563 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


Notification No. 4/2016-Customs (ADD), dated 29th January, 2016

January 29, 2016 619 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 4/2016-Customs (ADD) Central Government, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 133/2008-Customs, dated the 12th December, 2008, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 853 (E), dated the 12th December, 2008, namely:-

Notification No. 16/2016-Customs (N.T.), Dated- 29th January, 2016

January 29, 2016 2189 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 16/2016-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 Excise & Customs, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.),

Discrepancy in Appeals to be withdrawn and Appeal Below Monetary Limit

January 28, 2016 2096 Views 0 comment Print

All the Chief Commissioners were to initiate withdrawal from the various fora. The reports regarding number of such appeals to be withdrawn sent by few Chief Commissioners do not match with the total number of appeals below the increased monetary limits of their Zones, which are pending before the High Courts and CESTAT, as available in the database of the Board.

Notification No. 6/2016-Customs, Dated: 28th January, 2016

January 28, 2016 2113 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 6/2016-Customs in List 3, the goods specified against following item numbers shall be omitted, namely:- (1), (3), (6), (8), (13), (14), (15), (20), (22), (24), (27), (30), (32), (35), (37), (39), (41), (43), (44), (45), (48), (51), (52), (55), (56), (57), (58), (59), (61), (62), (63), (65), (66), (72), (73), (77), (91), (95), (102), (105), (110), (113), (115), (116), (117), (118), (119), (120), (121), (125), (127), (128), (129), (130), (131), (132), (133), (139), (140), (171) and (179);

Notification No. 3/2016-Customs (ADD), Dated-28th January, 2016

January 28, 2016 571 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 3/2016-Customs (ADD) Central Government hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 10/2010-Customs, dated the 19th February, 2010, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 91(E), dated the 19th February, 2010, except as respect things done or omitted to be done before such rescission.

Anti-dumping duty on Melamine

January 28, 2016 2817 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 2/2016-Customs (ADD) Seeks to levy definitive anti-dumping duty on Melamine, originating in, or exported from the People’s Republic of China, for a period of five years.

Anti-dumping duty on Mulberry Raw Silk

January 28, 2016 1215 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 1/2016-Customs (ADD)Seeks to levy definitive anti-dumping duty on Mulberry Raw Silk (not thrown) of grade 3A and below, originating in, or exported from the Peoples Republic of China, for a period of five years.

Clearance of Livestock and Livestock products- regarding

January 27, 2016 579 Views 0 comment Print

Circular No. 2/2016-Customs Kind reference is invited to Boards Circular No. 13/2007- Customs dated 2nd March, 2007 on the subject cited above. Board has already issued instructions reiterating the provisions for import of Livestock/Livestock products to ensure that clearance of Livestock/Livestock products is done after proper quarantine check and issue of no objection certificate by Animal Quarantine Officer.

Regarding grant of Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificate to officers of Customs & Central Excise on the eve of Republic Day, 2016

January 22, 2016 938 Views 0 comment Print

NOTIFICATION NO. 15/2016 (N.T) The President is pleased to award an Appreciation Certificate for Specially distinguished record of service” – to each of the under-mentioned officers of Customs & Central Excise Department on the occasion of Republic Day, 2016:-

Revised Rules for appointment as CESTAT President

January 21, 2016 2216 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. G.S.R. 101(E) (1) These rules may be called the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (Procedure for Appointment as President) Rules, 2016.

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