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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 4515 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 219 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


Rescinds Notification No. 19/2000-Customs, dated: 01.03.2000

May 12, 2000 805 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (51 of 1962), read with sub-section (4) of section 90 of the Finance Act, 2000 (10 of 2000), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India in me Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.19/2000-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2000, published in me Official Gazette vide number G.S.R.171(E), dated the 1st March, 2000.

This notification exempts various items from Surcharge of Customs duty

May 12, 2000 676 Views 0 comment Print

Provided further that the exemption under this notification shall not be applicable in respect of goods mentioned against serial No.3, where me mode of levy of duty of customs under me said First Schedule is ad valorem or specific, whichever is higher, if the sum of duly calculated at such ad valorem rate and the surcharge calculated on the basis of the ad valorem duty exceeds the amount of duty calculated at the specific rate.

This Notification provides partial exemption to goods falling under sub-heading Nos. 0902.10, 0902.20, 0902.30, 0902.40 and 21.01.20

May 12, 2000 748 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 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 exempts goods falling under sub-heading Nos. 0902.10, 0902.20, 0902.30, 0902.40 and 2101.20 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), from so much of the duty of customs leviable thereon under the said First Schedule, as is in excess of the amount calculated at the rate of 7.5 percent ad valorem, subject to the following conditions, namely.

Notification No. 59/2000-Customs, Dated: 12.05.2000

May 12, 2000 811 Views 0 comment Print

(i) condition (3) shall be omitted;(ii) in the Table,- (a) LIST-4 shall be omitted, (b) in LIST-5, in column 2, in item 1, for sub-item (a), the following shall be substituted, namely:- (a) goods mentioned in lists 1,2 and 3 and Notification No. 60/2000-Cus., dated 12-5-2000.

EOUs/EPZ/EHTP/STP Units — clarifications on provisions of EXIM Policy vis–vis Excise & Customs Notifications

May 12, 2000 2167 Views 0 comment Print

It is directed to refer to Chapter 9 of the revised Exim Policy 1997-2002 and Handbook of Procedures, Vol.1. The changes made therein have necessitated amendments in notifications governing duty free import/procurement of goods by EOU/EPZ/STP/EHTP units. These amendments have been made vide notifcation Nos. 71/2000-Cus, and 40/2000-CE, both dated 22.5.2000. A copy each of

EPCG/Duty exemption schemes—clarifications; DFRC Scheme – DFRC-cum-DBK SB to be filed

May 12, 2000 856 Views 0 comment Print

Para 2(vi): It is clarified that drawback could be availed at All Industry Rate equivalent to the central excise duty portion in respect of inputs imported & cleared on payment of CVD under DFRC Scheme, provided no cenvat has been availed; alternately, the exporter could avail Brand rate of Drawback.

Circular No. 41/2000-Customs, Dated 12.05.2000

May 12, 2000 1099 Views 0 comment Print

While examining a VIP reference it has come to the notice of the Ministry that at Mumbai Airport 15-20% passengers, arriving from sensitive airports and walking past the Green Channel were made to undertake baggage screening. This is reported to be causing a lot of inconvenience to the passengers. Besides, this defeats the very purpose for which Green Channel facility was created

Notification No. 36/2000-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 12.05.2000

May 12, 2000 1291 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 27A 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. 32/95-Customs (N.T.), dated the

G&J EP Schemes — clarifications

May 12, 2000 895 Views 0 comment Print

It is directed to refer to Chapter 8 of the revised Exim Policy, 1997-2002 and Handbook of Procedures, Vol.I. The changes made in Chapter 8 of Exim Policy and HOP have necessitated amendments in notifications No. 3/88-Cus, dt. 14.1.88, 277/90-Cus, dated 12.12.90 and 177/94-Cus, dated 21.10.94, governing duty free import of Gem and Jewellery units in Jhandewalan special Jewellery

Notification No. 35/2000-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 12.05.2000

May 12, 2000 886 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (ii) of clause (b) of sub-section (1) or section 59 of the Customs Act, 1962 ( 52 of 1962), and in supersession of the notification of the Government lndia, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.

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