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Stay updated on custom duty notifications for changes in import/export regulations, tariffs, and trade facilitation measures. Get the latest updates on duty exemptions, preferential trade agreements, and compliance requirements through custom duty notifications.

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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


Tariff Values of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver from 15.02.2025

February 14, 2025 804 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC updates tariff values for crude oils, metals, and areca nuts under the Customs Act, effective February 15, 2025. Check revised import duty rates.

Agricultural Infrastructure Development Cess on Bourbon whiskey Revised

February 13, 2025 1854 Views 0 comment Print

India revises customs duties, imposing 100% duty on most alcoholic beverages and reducing bourbon whiskey duty to 50%, effective immediately.

Import Duty & GST Exemptions on Life-Saving Drugs for Rare Diseases

February 12, 2025 2301 Views 0 comment Print

The government exempts import duties on specific life-saving drugs for rare diseases under set conditions. Learn about eligibility and exemption procedures.

Classification of Medical Examination Rubber Gloves: CAAR Mumbai Ruling

February 10, 2025 1701 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai rules Medical Examination Rubber Gloves under subheading 4015.12 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, confirming classification for medical use.

Rajkot Notified for Import & Export Operations by CBIC

February 7, 2025 1374 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends Customs Notification No. 61/94, adding Rajkot for unloading imported goods and loading export goods under the Customs Act, 1962.

Launch of CSD Web Portal and Guidelines for Data and Image Upload

February 7, 2025 996 Views 0 comment Print

New CSD web portal launched for container scanning data and image uploads. Includes officer guidelines, SOPs, and reporting compliance details.

Updation of Mobile number & E-mail id associated with DPD Registration

February 7, 2025 1635 Views 0 comment Print

Customs office mandates upting mobile numbers and email IDs linked to DPD registration to prevent misuse. Importers must verify changes via OTP and submit updates.

Procedure to be followed to check status of container for scanning at JNCH

February 7, 2025 1161 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to check container scanning status via the CSD web portal at JNCH. Enter container details to verify scanning and examination status.

CAAR Ruling on Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates Classification

February 6, 2025 849 Views 0 comment Print

The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, Mumbai, classifies Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates under CTI 3402 4200, addressing tariff and exemption queries.

Renewal of Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal Custodianship

February 5, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Commissioner renews Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal Pvt. Ltd.’s custodianship and CCSP status for 5 years under Customs Act, 1962.

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