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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 4503 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 594 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 1497 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 168 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 381 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


Revised Norms for Execution of Bond and Bank Guarantee under Advance License and EPCG Schemes

October 21, 2004 23797 Views 0 comment Print

In the light of these Policy provisions, the issue regarding execution of Bond/BG under DEEC and EPCG Schemes has been reviewed by the Board and in supersession of earlier DOR Circular Nos. 45/96-Cus., dated 28.8.96, 71/98-Cus., dated 15.9.98, 48/2003-Cus., dated 6.6.2003, 74/2003-Cus., dated 21.8.2003 and 79/2003-Cus., dated 4.9.2003, the following revised norms are prescribed for the purpose of furnishing Bond and BG under the said Schemes.

Eligibility of DEPB benefit on exports in cases where the inputs have been procured under DEPB Scheme

October 21, 2004 979 Views 0 comment Print

It is, therefore, clarified that the benefit of DEPB Scheme should be allowed on exports even though the inputs used in the manufacture of the export product were cleared through DEPB route. The letter F.No.605/11/2004-DBK dated 12.4.2004 of OSD.

Specifies Phase II, Sitapura Special Economic Zone at Jaipur in the State of Rajasthan, as a “special economic zone”

October 18, 2004 862 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, Phase II, Sitapura Special Economic Zone means Phase II, Sitapura Special Economic Zone at Jaipur comprising of the Khasra numbers in the villages of State of Rajasthan and Rakba as specified in the Table.

Circular No. 56/2004-Custom Duty Dated:18.10.2004

October 18, 2004 4297 Views 0 comment Print

The whole issue has since been reviewed in the background of the recent explosion at the premises of a scrap importer at Ghaziabad resulting in the death of ten persons. Consultations have been held with the concerned Ministries, namely Commerce & Industry, Home, Shipping, Steel and External Affairs. Discussions have also taken place between the concerned Trade Associations and the Government of India.

Debonding by EOU/EHTP/STP Units

October 14, 2004 2269 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification has been sought as to whether 10% Bank Guarantee is to be insisted upon in the case of those show cause notices involving an issue which has already been decided against the revenue and department has preferred appeal against such decision. The issue has been considered in the Board. If the decision of the Tribunal is in favour of the assessee, strictly speaking, no duty is payable, notwithstanding the fact that Department has preferred appeal.

Antidumping duty on import of certain Polyester Staple Fibres

October 13, 2004 511 Views 0 comment Print

therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with sub-section (5) of section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act and rules 18 and 20 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central Government, hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India.

Amendment in the notification No. 12/99-Customs (NT) dated: 05.02.1999

October 13, 2004 679 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 28A of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest 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. 12/99-Customs (NT) dated the 5th February, 1999.

Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) announced on 31.8.2004- Amendment of notifications relating to EOU and Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Schemes

October 13, 2004 1321 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Para 4.4.2 relating to reduction in carat from 0.50 to 0.25 under the Gem and Jewellery Scheme and paras 6.39.1 to 6.39.13 of the HOP relating to Fast Track clearances for EOU’s, are under review and its implementation may be deferred till a final view is communicated by this Ministry.

Waiver of filing GR forms for exports of value below US $ 25,000 under Foreign Exchange Management Regulations

October 13, 2004 41644 Views 0 comment Print

The matter has been examined by the Board and to state that the instruction contained in the Regulation 4(d) and 4(e) of Foreign Exchange Management (Exports of Goods and Services ) Regulations, 2000 as amended vide notification No.FEMA.116/2004-RB, dated the 25th March, 2004 may kindly be implemented in letter and spirit.

Anti-dumping duty on Propylene Glycol

October 8, 2004 2077 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas, the designated authority had initiated anti dumping investigations into the existence, degree and effect of dumping in the matter of import of Propylene Glycol (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under tariff item 2905 32 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), originating in, or exported from United States of America, Singapore, Republic of Korea and European Union (hereinafter referred to as the subject countries).

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