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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 4479 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 4560 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


Standing Committee on Industry Problems constituted

December 6, 1996 499 Views 0 comment Print

During the 35th Meeting of Customs & Central Excise Advisory Council held on November 4, 1995, it was proposed to constitute a Standing Committee to review on a continuous basis the problems and representations of trade and industry. The Board has accepted the suggestion. Accordingly a standing committee is set up to examine, and review the problems and difficulties of the trade and

ICDs / CESs Establishment – Minimum Land Requirement

December 5, 1996 1636 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer D.O. letter No. 16/5/92 – Infra I, dated 6.1.94 received from Director (Infra-I) on the above subject. The issue was examined in consultation with various Commissioners of Customs and Director General of Inspection. On the basis of views

Duty Free clearance of Air conditioners for OE/ STP/ EHTP units

November 29, 1996 454 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to the notifications permitting duty free procurement of capital goods and spares of the capital goods, by the Units working under the schemes of 100% EOUs, Export Processing Zones, Electronic Hardware Technology Parks for Software Technology Parks. A doubt has arisen whether duty free procurement of airconditioners is admissible as capital goods under above such

Recovery of duty from the custodians on goods pilfered after unloading in customs area – Clarification reg.

November 29, 1996 3553 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer sub-section 3 of section 45 of the Customs Act, 1962 inserted by clause 58 of the Finance Act, 1995 for recovery of duty from the custodians on goods pilfered after unloading in customs area

CBEC – Circular No. 56/96-Custom Duty Dated 14/11/1996

November 14, 1996 1852 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to amended section 142(1) of the Customs Act, 1962 read with Customs (Attachment of Property of Defaulters for Recovery of Government Dues) Rules 1995, which enable the Department to create a legal framework to realise dues of the Government by attaching, distraining movable and immovable property of the person and then disposing the said property to recover

Section 20 Amendment – DGRT Notifications

November 5, 1996 640 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer your letter F.No. S / 3-70/ 95-DP CC S / 26 – 56 / 95- A (G) dated 12-9-96 on the subject mentioned above and to enclose herewith a copy of Circular No. 21/ 11/ 92/ LS dated 30-0-1996 along with a copy of Notification dated 26-9-1996 issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, New Delhi for your information and necessary action

Advance Licences – Instructions regarding – Telegraphic release Advice

October 29, 1996 4378 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Monastery’s Circular No. 14/94 dated 1st June, 1994 (F.No. 605/139/92-DBK) whereby procedure for clearance of goods against have been received from some of the Inland Bonded Warehouse was notified. References allowing such clearance for

Diplomatic personnel import of vehicles – BE endorsement

October 25, 1996 754 Views 0 comment Print

The Board has been receiving number of complaints form privileged persons/ Missions and Ministry of External Affairs that there are cases of inordinate delays, at the port of entry for transfer of ownership of motor vehicles

Circular No. 52/96-Custom Duty Dated 24/10/1996

October 24, 1996 634 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer your letter No.S / 26 – Misc. – 323/96- VB dated 17 June, 1996 on the subject mentioned above and to say that S.No. 33 of Notification 91/89-Cus. dated 01/03/1998 (presently Sr. No. 22, List 9 to Notfn.No. 36/96-Cus dated 23.7.1996) would

Conversion of DEEC Shipping Bills into Pass Book Shipping Bills

October 24, 1996 472 Views 0 comment Print

Attention is invited to Circular No. 44/96-Cus dated the 21st August, 1996 on the above subject. The said circular provides that conversion should be considered only respect of exports made after the exporter has applied for issued of Pass Book to the designated authority in the light of para 66 of the Exim Policy

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