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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


Circular No. 5/97 Cus dated 14.03.97. Notfns. No.28/97 Cus & No. 29/97 Cus, both dated 01.04.97 and No. 110/95 Cus & No.111/95.

May 5, 1998 988 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the Board’s Circular No. 5/97-Cus. dated 14.3.97 outlining the procedure for monitoring the fulfilment of export obligation under EPCG Scheme. Thereafter on 1.4.97, two Notification Nos. 28/97-Cus. and 29/97-Cus. both dated 1.4.97 were issued under EPCG Scheme consequent to announcement of new EXIM Policy for the period 1997-2002. Notification No. 28/97-Cus.

Notifications. No.8/98 to No. 10/98, all dated 23.04.98.

May 5, 1998 892 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Commerce have published a revised Export & Import Policy for the period 1997-2002 on 13.4.98. The changes in the Exim Policy take effect from 13.4.98. As a result the Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG Scheme) and Duty Exemption Scheme in the revised Exim Policy have under gone changes. In order to give effect to these changes, Notification Nos. 8/98-Cus,

Export through Land Customs Station – FOB Value of Exports Determination

April 30, 1998 1345 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to the notice of the Board that different yard stick is being adopted at various Customs Houses to Calculate the FOB value of exports undertaken from Land Customs Stations for calculation of drawback/ DEPB entitlement as a percentage of FOB value of exports

This notification imposes anti dumping duty on PTA originating in or originating from Korea RP, Thailand and Indonesia

April 28, 1998 601 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with Rule 18 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 final findings of the designated authority in the matter of dumping of Purified Terephthalic Acid, published vide notification number 14/1/96-ADD, dated 19th March, 1998 in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part 1, Section 1, dated 19th March, 1998, hereby imposes on Purified Terephthalic Acid, falling under sub-heading 2917.36.

Bonded warehouses for diamonds import and re-export

April 24, 1998 1615 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the Notification No. 39/1997-2002 dt. 26th February, 19981 issued by the DGFT (copy enclosed for ready reference). The scheme under pare 8.13 of the EXIM Policy provides for setting up Private/ Public Bonded warehouses in EPZ/ DTA for import and re-expot of cut & polished diamonds, cut & polished coloured gemstones, import and re-export of rough diamonds,

Acrylic Top and Acrylic Tow are also leviable to antidumping duty

April 23, 1998 631 Views 0 comment Print

As per notification No. 81/ 97-Cus dated 24.10.97 acrylic fibre falling under heading 55.03 of the first schedule to the Custom Tariff Act, 1975 is leviable to anti-dumping duty

Depreciation Norms for Computers and CG Changed for EOUs

April 21, 1998 12973 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s F.No.305/52/85-FTT dated the 15th April 1987 wherein the method for calculating the depreciation on ‘Capital goods’ permitted to be taken outside the units, was prescribed, and the over all limit of depreciation was fixed at 70%. Subsequently Board in their F.No. 314/19/94- FTT Part – VI, dated 11th April, 1997 had provided for acclerated rate of

Size tabs import with hangers allowed

April 20, 1998 835 Views 0 comment Print

Hangers have been allowed to be imported duty free by bona fide importers under Sl. No.68 of Notification No. 11/97-Cus. It has been brought to the notice of Board that size tabs like M/L/S which are fixed on hangers for easy identification of different sizes/ styles are being imported. Such size tabs are to be exported along with hangers in case of export of readymade garments in hanger

Duty Drawback – Guidelines for Requirement / Acceptance of Certificate of Non-availment of Modvat

April 20, 1998 883 Views 0 comment Print

In supersession of Circular No. 17/97- Cus dated 4.6.97 issued by the Directorate of Drawback, Deptt. of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, on the above subject, the following guidelines regarding requirement/ acceptance of certificates of non-acailment of Modvat facility for the purposes of processing the drawback claims may be followed in future

Gem & Jewellery EP schemes – Customs Procedure for Import by Nominated Agencies Notified

April 20, 1998 1228 Views 1 comment Print

I am directed to invite You attention to Board’s Circular No. 38/96-Cus, dated 9-7-1996, No. 27/97-Cus, dated 8.7.1997 and No. 48/97-Cus, dated 13.10.97 issued from F.No. 305/92/97-FTT regarding procedure to be followed by the Nominated Agencies for supplying duty free gold to exporters under various schemes under the EXIM Policy 1997-2002. In addition to MMTC, SBI, STC,

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