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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 4497 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 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 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 165 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. 47/98-Customs, Dated 16-7-1998

July 16, 1998 1267 Views 0 comment Print

The donee undertakes to observe the procedure, prescribed by the Assistant Commissioner of the Customs having jurisdiction, for transport of the said goods from donor to his premises and such goods shall not be used for commercial purposes, and shall not be sold, disposed of, gifted, loaned, exchanged or parted with without the permission of the said Assistant Commissioner.

Conversion to SBs to DBK SBs – Power Delegated to Commissioners

July 15, 1998 550 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Ministry’s Budget Notification No. 32/98-Customs (NT) dated the 2nd June, 1998 (Copy enclosed)1 amending Rule 12(1)(a) of the Customs & Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules, 1995, with view to delegating powers of relaxation of this rule to Commissioners of Customs. Rule 12(1)(a) inter alia requires an exporter to make a declaration on the Shipping Bill that a claim for

Circular No. 47/98- Customs Duty Dated 7/7/1998

July 7, 1998 622 Views 0 comment Print

Please find enclosed herewith a letter No. 3/36/97-98 / P & I/ (X) dated 25th May, 1998 issued by DGFT on the subject. A copy of this letter, which is self – explanatory, is enclosed herewith for necessary action

ICD at Garhi Harasaru (Gurgaon)

July 3, 1998 850 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer your letter No. C. No.IV (16)240/ Tech/ DIII/ 98/ 2946 dated 6/5/98 on the above subject. The following issues raised by you in above mentioned letter have been examined in Board’s office

separately under two different serial Nos. of the same notification be allowed the benefit of notification – Clarification on

June 30, 1998 811 Views 0 comment Print

Chief Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, New Delhi has sought clarification whether a combination of two equipments which are covered separately under two different Sl. Nos. of the same notification or two different notification can be allowed exemption under the said notification. In the instant case, the equipment was Auto Keratometer ARK 700 which is a combination of

Imports under leasing arrangement- BE may be filed in the name of importer and lessor

June 26, 1998 8413 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to representation dated 5th May, 1998 from M/s All India Association of Industries on the above subject. They have informed that their members are setting up various industrial projects and availing the facility of import of capital goods under leasing agreements. In case of import by different projects, the Bills of Entry are not being allowed to be filed in joint name of

EOUs/ EPZ Units – CG depreciation norm raised to 90%

June 26, 1998 805 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 27/98-Cus issued from F. No. 314/19/94-FTT dated 21.4.98. It has been provided in para 4 of the above said Circular that the depreciation for capital goods other than computers, at the following rates may be allowed

EOUs/ EPZ Units – Iption to Execute Single B-17 Bond (sur) or Bond and BG upto 5% of Bond Value

June 19, 1998 958 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 14/98-Cus dated 10.3.98 issued from F.No. 305/107/97 – FTT regarding execution of the single bond in lieu of different bonds being executed at present by 100% EOUs / EPZs units which has been notified vide Notification No. 6/98-CE (NT) dt. 2.3.98 called B-17 bond. It was provided in the above said circular that only surety bond has to be

Circular No. 40/98- Customs Duty Dated 11/6/1998

June 11, 1998 2074 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that there is immediate need for providing responsible and responsive tax administration. Quick two way communication between the Customs Department and the public/ Trade will certainly go a long way in reducing disputes, especially those relating to procedural lapses, and will also ensure improvement in efficiency of the Department in providing quality service to

Circular No. 41/98-Customs Duty Dated 11/6/1998

June 6, 1998 403 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that there is need to reduce the number of show cause notice which are being issued by the Assistant Commissioner of Customs as a routine. A large number of such show cause notices are dropped at the time of adjudication. It has been observed that assessments are being changed by the Appraisser/ Assistant Commissioners at their level without proper scrutiny

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