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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 156 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 4440 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 816 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 4551 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 375 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


Customs Notifies Panoli Port for Import-Export Handling

April 6, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

The government has notified Panoli in Gujarat as a customs area for import and export operations. The amendment expands logistics capabilities and strengthens regional trade infrastructure under the Customs Act, 1962.

Plastic Wall Panels Classified Based on Functional Use and Manufacturing Characteristics

April 3, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved classification of panels used in interior decoration. The ruling emphasized functional role and structural characteristics as key determinants.

CAAR Allows Withdrawal of Aluminum Hollow Profile Classification Dispute  

April 3, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

The authority permitted withdrawal as no ruling had been issued at the time of request. The decision confirms that applicants can withdraw applications prior to pronouncement under Regulation 20.

CBIC Notifies Revised Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils wef 03 April 2026

April 2, 2026 7290 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC updated tariff value tables under the Customs Act while retaining existing rates for key commodities. The ruling ensures continuity in customs valuation for imports like gold, silver, and edible oils.

Faceless Assessment Mandated for SEZ to DTA Clearances for Concessional Duty Benefit 

April 1, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

The circular mandates faceless assessment for Bills of Entry filed by SEZ units clearing goods to DTA. It ensures uniformity and efficiency while retaining post-assessment roles with jurisdictional officers.

AIDC Exemption on Ammonium Nitrate Announced Till 30th June 2026

April 1, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

The government has reduced AIDC on ammonium nitrate to nil. The move lowers import costs and ensures supply for key sectors.

Customs Duty Waived on 40 Key Petrochemicals Products till 30 June 2026

April 1, 2026 3624 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Ministry exempts basic customs duty on specified chemicals and polymers till June 30, 2026 under Notification 12/2026-Customs.

Courier Rules Amended Due to Need for Faster Disposal of Uncleared Imported Goods

March 31, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment allows disposal of goods not cleared within 30 days and introduces re-export options after 15 days. It ensures quicker handling of pending consignments and reduces delays.

Courier Regulations Amended to Allow Re-Export of Uncleared Goods After 15 Days

March 31, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

The notification expands Form E by adding fields on export clearance, e-commerce exports, and export benefits. It mandates supporting documents for transparency. The change strengthens reporting and compliance requirements.

Customs Duty Exemption Allowed for SEZ Units Due to Production Cut-Off Compliance

March 31, 2026 1503 Views 0 comment Print

The notification grants customs duty relief to SEZ units clearing goods to DTA, provided production began before 31 March 2025. It clarifies eligibility conditions, exclusions, and compliance requirements for availing the benefit.

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