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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 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


This notification exempts gold and silver produced out of copper anode sline exported out of India for toll smelting or toll processing

December 30, 1999 613 Views 0 comment Print

Exemption to gold and silver produced out of copper anode slime which were exported out of India for toll smelting or toll processing. – 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 gold and silver falling within Chapter 71 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975).

Notification No.117/99-Customs., Dated 28-10-1999

October 28, 1999 634 Views 0 comment Print

therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9A of the said Customs Tariff Act, read with 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 on the basis of the aforesaid final findings of the designated authority hereby imposes on the said Low Carbon Ferro Chrome (LCFC), when originating in, or exported from, China PR.

Circular No. 70/99-Custom Duty Dated 6/10/1999

October 6, 1999 478 Views 0 comment Print

Vide Circular No. 16/99-Cus. dated 7.4.99, the subject facility was extended to bonded warehouses located within the jurisdiction of Commissioners who are handling TRA facility under DEPB Scheme, and who have jurisdiction over any other customs stations listed in Para 4 of the said Circular

Circular No. 69/99-Custom Duty Dated 6/10/1999

October 6, 1999 4276 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to the subject mentioned above and to say that a number of references have been received from the trade and the Ministry of Commerce for allowing movement of imported cargo in containers / trucks from the airports / ACCs to ICDs / CFSs / Airports / ACCs to the ICDs / CFSs / Airports / ACCs is required in view in the fact that the number of flights at

Classification of a product with trade name “Orimulsion” – m/r.

October 5, 1999 481 Views 0 comment Print

It is seen that the product “Orrimulsion” consists of approximately 70% natural bitumen, 30% water and 0.2% surfactant / dispersing agent. It is a trade name given to pulverised natural bitumen dispersed in water containing a small amount of dispersing agent. The natural bitumen is dehydrated, pulverised and is dispersed in water, since dehydrated and pulverised bitumen is physically

Circular No. 67/99-Custom Duty Dated 1/10/1999

October 1, 1999 541 Views 0 comment Print

Instances have been reported to the Board by field formations where the provisional duty determined on import of goods is beingn debited in DEPB scrips. At the time of finalisation of assessment, the final duty payable may be more or less than the duty which was provisionally assessed. In cases where the final duty is more than the provisional duty, the differential duty is paid by the importer

Production description under SS. No. 87.09 of the Drawback Table – reagarding.

September 30, 1999 364 Views 0 comment Print

Certain representations have been received in this Directorate seeking clarification whether in the Sub-Serial No. 87.09 in the Drawback Table, the description of the goods is “Others” or “Other Tippers

Circular No. 65/99-Custom Duty Dated 30/9/1999

September 30, 1999 532 Views 0 comment Print

The issue of granting endorsement of transferability of expired Advance Licences issued during Exim Policy 1992-97 was under examination in the Department of Revenue in consultation with the DGFT/MOC. The matter was also referred to the Ministry of Law. The export obligation against all these Licences

Circular No. 64/99-Custom Duty Dated 30/9/1999

September 30, 1999 607 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board that the product Hessian bag with LDPE Liner, Plastic handle and Zipper is being attempted to be exported under Entry No. 38 of Plastic Group for DEPB rates

Circular No. 63/99-Custom Duty Dated 24/9/1999

September 24, 1999 988 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to enclose a copy of Notification No. 54/99-Cus (NT), dated September 1999 on the above subject. This notification has effected significant changes in the Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Regulations, 1998, the details of which are as follows

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