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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 4509 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 216 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


Notification No. 100/2003-Customs, dated: 03.07.2003

July 3, 2003 2776 Views 0 comment Print

Goods specified against S.No. 173A of the table annexed to notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 21/2002-Customs dated 1st March, 2002

Anti-dumping duty on Fused Magnesia

July 1, 2003 508 Views 0 comment Print

THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act read with rules 18, 20 and 23 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 after considering the aforesaid final findings in review of the designated authority, hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.35/99-Customs, dated the 17th March, 1999.

Anti-dumping duty on vitrified and porcelain tiles, other than vitrified industrial tiles

July 1, 2003 1036 Views 0 comment Print

In case of recommendation of anti-dumping duty after completion of the said review by the designated authority, the importer shall be liable to pay the amount of such anti-dumping duty recommended on review and imposed on all imports into India of vitrified/porcelain tiles from M/s Nanhai Shanyuan Qulian Construction Ceramics Co. Ltd., China, producer and M/s Prestige General Trading, Dubai, UAE as exporter, from the date of initiation of the said review.

Circular No. 57/2003-Custom Duty, dated; 27.06.2003

June 27, 2003 652 Views 0 comment Print

Therefore, it is clarified that the term “Cellular Phone” in notification no. 21/2002 Cus(Sl. 313) dated 1.3.2002 covers only hand held mobile phones working on cellular technology. This notification does not cover either fixed wireless terminals or fixed wireless telephones working on cellular technology.

Dutiability of Coke Breeze generated in the process of manufacturing of Pig iron/steel

June 27, 2003 1021 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the above, it is clarified that no customs duty or anti-dumping duty should be charged on the amount of Coke Breeze cleared from the factory. However, if the amount of coke breeze is more than 5%, the Assistant Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner concerned should enquire into it and take decision on merits.

Various notifications amended relating to Export Promotion Schemes

June 25, 2003 559 Views 0 comment Print

The principal notification No.30/97-Customs dated, the 1st April, 1997 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide GSR 186 (E) dated, the 1st April, 1997 and was lastly amended by Notification No.125/2002-Customs vide GSR 760(E) dated, the 12th November, 2002.

Notification No. 42/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 25.06.2003

June 25, 2003 496 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by rule 3, read with rule 4 of the Customs and Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules, 1995 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance and Company Affairs (Department of Revenue), number 26/2003-Customs(N.T.), dated the 1st April, 2003, namely.

Notification No. 41/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 25.06.2003

June 25, 2003 409 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.36/2003-NT-Customs, dated the 27th May, 2003.

Notification No. 40/2003-Customs (N.T.), dated: 25.06.2003

June 25, 2003 466 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (i) of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 14 of Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.35/2003-NT-Customs, dated the 27th May, 2003.

Duty drawback rates for Non-Alloy steel and Alloy steel forgings-regarding

June 25, 2003 394 Views 0 comment Print

Feedback has been received from the field formations that these entries are being misused by the unscrupulous exporters who are manipulating the description of the goods to derive undue higher benefits which are not intended by the Government. Therefore, in the interest of the revenue, it has been decided to delete these entries from the Duty Drawback Schedule, 2003-2004 with effect from 1st July, 2003. A notification no.42/2003-Customs (N.T.) has been issued. Thenceforth, the exporters can avail of the facility of brand rate of duty drawback in terms of rule 6 of the Customs and Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules, 1995.

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