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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 162 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


CBIC Delays Automation Rollout for EOUs to Sept 17 2024

September 4, 2024 741 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC extends the automation implementation for EOUs under Customs Rules 2022 to September 17, 2024, due to initial difficulties reported.

Sanceler EM-2′, a rubber accelerator classifiable under HS Code 3812 1000: CAAR

September 3, 2024 591 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai ruling: ‘Sanceler EM-2’, a rubber accelerator, is classified under HS Code 3812 1000, not 3808 9230, based on its composition and use.

Anti Dumping Duty not imposable on import of ‘Laser Source’: CAAR

September 3, 2024 4887 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai rules on the applicability of Anti-Dumping Duty on laser sources under Notification No. 15/2023-Customs. Key details and implications explained.

Implicating Customs Brokers as co-noticee in cases involving interpretative disputes-reg

September 3, 2024 1590 Views 0 comment Print

Clarifications on implicating Customs Brokers as co-noticee in interpretative disputes. Emphasizes abetment and compliance with CBLR, 2018. Issued 03-09-2024.

Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024

August 31, 2024 1299 Views 0 comment Print

The CBIC issues the third amendment to the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations, extending transitional provisions for specific ports.

Phase-Wise Implementation of SCMTR at Indian Ports

August 31, 2024 2118 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC announces phase-wise implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) at Indian ports starting from September 2024.

Customs Tariff Values Updated for Oils, Metals & Nuts WEF 31st August, 2024

August 30, 2024 795 Views 0 comment Print

India revises customs tariff values for palm oil, soya bean oil, gold, silver, brass scrap, and areca nuts, effective August 31, 2024, under the Customs Act, 1962.

Streamlining Faceless Assessment for Importers: Chennai Customs

August 28, 2024 693 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai Customs issues guidelines for expediting faceless assessment. Ensure correct and timely submission of documents to avoid delays.

Mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations in respect of coking/ non-coking coal

August 28, 2024 609 Views 0 comment Print

Suggestions invited for new mandatory qualifiers in coal import declarations. Comments on the draft Circular are due by 12.09.2024. Details enclosed.

Circular on Automation of Customs Rules for EOUs Starting 01.09.2024

August 25, 2024 2292 Views 0 comment Print

Starting September 1, 2024, EOUs must use the new automation for IGCRS Rules. Register IGCR Identification Number (IIN) via ICEGATE for customs clearances.

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