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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 4464 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 1452 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


Conversion of 100% EOUs etc. to EPCG Scheme

February 12, 1996 3379 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that Notification No. 83/95- Customs dated 31st March, 1995 was issued amending eight customs Notifications viz: Notification Nos. 13/81- Cus. dated 9.2.1981, 138/91 – Cus. dated 22.10.1991, 140/91- Cus. dated 22.10.1991, 95/93-Cus. dated

Sesame seeds Exports-Licence required

February 12, 1996 904 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to enclose1 herewith a copy of Ministry of Commerce’s letter No. 6/13/95 – EP (Agri-II) dated 10th November, 1995 along with its enclosures on the above subject and to request that necessary instructions may please be issued to all concerned not to stop export of HPS Groundnut (both in shell and Kernels), Sesame seeds, safflower seeds (Kardi seed) etc. for consumption purposes.

Drawback on OTS cans – Only Basic Customs Duty

February 12, 1996 550 Views 0 comment Print

It has been represented by various Export Promotion Councils and Associations viz. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, New Delhi, and All India Food Preservers’ Association, New Delhi, seeking the clarification as to whether in the existing All Industry Rate of Drawback for Food/ Fruit preparations and products falling under chapter 16, 20 and 21 of

Under Invoicing of Imported 2nd hand

February 8, 1996 355 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to enclose 1 herewith a copy of letter of the Ministry of Non – Conventional Energy Sources regarding import of second hand obsolete Wind Generation Equipment being imported into India. There is a strong possibility of these Wind Turbines being heavily under – valued. You are, therefore, requested to advise all the field formation to make a careful assessment of the valuation of

Goods sent Abroad for Repairs etc. – Clarification

February 1, 1996 11602 Views 0 comment Print

Naval headquarters have represented that often they have to send their equipments out of India for repairs and to – import the same after the repairs and at the time of exports, the customs department insist for production of documents like bill of entry, invoice, etc. relating to their initial imports. Naval headquarters have informed that some of the equipments being over ten years old, it is difficult

Circular No. 3/ 96-Custom Duty Dated 31/1/1996

January 31, 1996 502 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to notification No. 8/96- Customs and 3/ 96 – Central Excise both dated 17th January, 1996. Notification No. 8/96- Customs amends notification Nos. 13/95- Cus. and 16/95- Cus. both dated the 16th March, 1995. The effect of the amending notification is to remove the spelling error in the description of a drug ‘Mesna’ under notification No. 13/95- Cus. and to correct the

Correction of typographical error in the spellings of a drug under notification No. 13/95- Customs

January 31, 1996 643 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to notification No. 13/ 96- Customs dated 29th January, 1996 which amend notification Nos. 13/95- Cus. dated the 16th March, 1995. The effect of the amending notification is to correct the spelling mistake in the description of ‘s- Fluorouracil

Private Bonded Warehouse – Availability of space certificate from Public Bonded Warehouse not required

January 1, 1996 8602 Views 1 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the instructions issued by the Board vide letter of even number dated 15th June, 1995 (Customs Circular No. 68/95) and to say that a doubt has arisen whether a “no objection” is required from Public Bonded Warehouse for availability of space there before granting licence for Private Bonded Warehouse (in the same area where the Public Bonded Warehouse exists) under

Circular No. 134/95-Custom Duty Dated 29/12/1995

December 29, 1995 952 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to refer to the Board’s instructions contained in its earlier Circular No. 116/95- Customs, dated 16.11.95. As already stated therein, the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act undergoes various changes effected through the proposals contained in the Third Schedule (Parts I & II) to the Finance Act, 1995. The changes come into effect from 1.1.96, as already notified by

Circular No. 133/95-Cusum Duty Dated 22/12/1995

December 22, 1995 880 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer to the various instructions and circulars issued from time to time regarding setting up of ICDs / CFSs by the Public Sector Undertakings as well as by the Private Sector Undertakings. In view of growing demand for setting ICDs /CFSs in hinterland and to keep pace with fast growing import / export, it has been decided to simplify the procedure for setting up ICDs/ CFSs

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