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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 4482 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 591 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 378 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


Procedure for collection of duty on ship stores consumed during coastal run

November 6, 1997 10834 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer Board’s circular F.No. 433/ 1/ 81-CUS.IV dated 22.1.85 on the above subject. In view of representations made by Indian National Shipowner’s Association from time to time and the references made by Commissioners of Customs, the procedure relating to recovery of duty on ship stores Consumed by foreign going vessels during their temporary reversion into coastal run has

Testing of goods exported under DEEC / Drawback / Pass Book Schemes

October 31, 1997 1363 Views 0 comment Print

During the meeting with Commerce Minister held on 23rd October, 1997 to discuss the problems of the exporters, it was pointed out that clearance of export goods under the Export Promotion Scheme, logging of DEEC Books and payment of Drawback were delayed on account of frequent drawl of samples and the inordinate time taken to issue Test Reports. It was explained that Mumbai Custom

Simplification of procedures of setting up ICDs/CFSs

October 28, 1997 598 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 133/ 95-Cus. dated 22-12-95 issued from File No. 434/ 54/ 95-Cus.IV on the above subject. The matter has been re-examined in the Board on representation from Ministry of Commerce. It has been decided to rescind para 7 of the Circular. However, to cope up with any emergency pertaining to import and export the Commissioners are authorised to

Duty Drawback on Export-Revision of All Industry Rates of Drawback

October 23, 1997 463 Views 0 comment Print

In continuation of Circular No. 31/ 97-Cus dated 17th Oct., 1997, on the above subject, the Govt. have further decided that the exporters may be allowed to file supplementary claims for the exports covered under the Serial / Sub-Serial Nos. 52.03, 60.02, 61.01, 61.02, 62.01, 62.02, 62.11, 63.06, 63.061, 63.09 and 63.11 specified in the Notification No. 53/ 97-Cus (N.T.) dated 17th Oct., 1997 in

Streamlining the Procedures for Clearance of Import/ Export Goods

October 23, 1997 655 Views 0 comment Print

The issues streamlining the procedures for clearance of Air Cargo Complex in order to reduce congestion and to ensure faster clearance of import as well as export goods from Air Cargo Complexes have been considered by Export Promotion Board recently and the following further decision have been taken by Board for immediate compliance

This notification exempts gold and silver imported by the specified Agencies

October 21, 1997 961 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, the expressions “Gold in any form including liquid gold” and “Silver in any form” shall include medallions and coins, but shall not include jewellery made of gold or silver and foreign currency coins.

Hij pilgrims-Information on Baggages Rules, etc

October 17, 1997 481 Views 0 comment Print

Until a few years ago, Haj Pilgrims used to board the vessel from Bombay Port and on their return journey, disembark at Bombay. Due to changed circumstances, now Haj Pilgrims travel by Air only and at present they board the Aircrafts from 6 different major Airports. Ministry of Civil Aviation and Air India have stated that wherever landing facility for wide bodied 747 Jumbo Aircrafts is

ICD / CFS -Cost Recovery Charges

October 17, 1997 5107 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the various ICDS/ CFSs approved by IMSC / Board to facilitate import / export work from time to time. The staff is being sanctioned by Board to deal with customs work at such places. Staff for all the new ICD is being sanctioned on cost recovery basis. Government of India have approved norms for sanction of Customs Staff for ICD and CFS as under

Duty Drawback on Textiles (Garments, Madeups) etc. – Original rates restored up to 31/12/97 – New (Lower Rates) Effective 1/1/98

October 17, 1997 1363 Views 0 comment Print

On the various representations from Export Promotion Councils, the Government has decided to restore the old rates of Drawback in respect of Knitwrars, Garments and Made-ups covered under Serial/ Sub-Serial Nos. 52.03, 60.02, 61.01, 61,02, 62.02, 62.11, 63.61, 63.09 and 63.11 of the Drawback Table 97-98 fixed vide Ministry’s Notification No. 22/ 97-Cus (NT) dated 30.5.97. These old rates of

Unclaimed / Uncleared Cargo

October 17, 1997 1309 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India have taken a number of important decision, as a part of the Scheme Uperation Instant Cargo, for the expeditious clearance of cargo lying unclaimed/ uncleared in the seaports, Airports and Aircargo within a specified complexes tim

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