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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 162 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 4452 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 2394 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 4554 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 384 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 159 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 372 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


DEEC/ EPCG Scheme – Bond facility extended to Export Houses & Other Relaxations

September 14, 1995 1120 Views 0 comment Print

After considering various representations received from Export Promotion Councils and exports in general. Board has decided to make, the following further relaxation in the norms fixed earlier in Circular no. 52/ 95 dated 25.5.95 for execution of Bond / Bank Guarantees

Cars import under TR Rules – Short visits relaxable

August 29, 1995 3046 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to refer to the Commissioner of Customs, Delhi’s D.O. letter No. VII/ 12/ ACU/ 7-Cars/ 165/ Ch. 87/ 75 dated 9-6-1995, addressed to Jt. Director General of Foreign Trade, seeking clarification on the subject of

This notification exempts components required for the manufacture of capital goods for supplied to a person holing a license under EPCG scheme

August 25, 1995 562 Views 0 comment Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts components required for the manufacture of capital goods when imported into India by a manufacturer of such capital goods for supply to a person holding a licence under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (E.P.C.G.) Scheme in terms of the Export and Import Policy for import of capital goods at zero rate of duty in terms of notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance, No. 111 /95-Customs, dated the 5th June, 1995.

Cars sale to STC – Delay in payment of duty

August 23, 1995 829 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of rule 4(ii)(c) of the Foreign Privileged Persons/ Regulation of Customs Privileges Rules, 1957, a foreign privileged person, on relinquishing his post or on his transfer out India may offer the vehicle imported by him for sale to State Trading Corporation, with the permission of Ministry of External Affairs. In terms of rule 5(iv)(i) ibid, where such vehicles have been purchased by the State

Drawback – No limit on payment if it exceeds 2% or Rs. 5000/-

August 22, 1995 823 Views 0 comment Print

Instances have been brought to the notice of the Board that some Customs Houses are not allowing drawback where the drawback exceed 2% of the FOB value but it less than Rs. 5000 per shipment. This practice appears to be based on the misconception that

AC cars import by Tourism corporations/ Tour Operators – No licence and limit on imports

August 14, 1995 460 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to Customs Notfn. No. 73/94 dated 1.3.1994 as amended vide Notfn. No. 113/95-Cus. dated 7.6.1995 and to say that by amending notification air conditioned cars have been deleted from the parent notification No. 73/94-Cus. dated 1.3.1994. As a consequence, A.C. cars imported by State Tourism Corporation, Tour Operators etc., under this scheme does not

EOUs/ EPZ Units – NO BG for transfer of imported goods

August 14, 1995 478 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board that that contents of circular No. 29/95 dated 20.3.95 issued F.No. 473/ 6/ 95-LC by which relaxation in furnishing Bank Guarantee by the 100% EOU / EPZ units for transfer of imported goods for re-werehousing from

Drawback on exports made under DEEC Scheme- Guidelines for Payment

August 11, 1995 3073 Views 0 comment Print

A number of representations have been received from Export Promotion Councils regarding difficulties being faced by them in claiming drawback on export made made Duty Exemption Scheme. It has been pointed out in these representations that some of the

No Common user facility for consolidation of cargo by freight forwarders/ steamer agents

August 11, 1995 577 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to invite your attention to this Department’s letter of even number dated the 16th March, 1994(copy enclosed) conveying Board’s decision that consolidation facility by Freight For warders/ Steamer Agents may be allowed by the Customs, if it is carried out

Project Imports -Cash security deposit lowered to 2% from 5%

August 9, 1995 2707 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to refer Board’s letter F.No. 521 / 192/ 90-Cus.(TU) dated 9.1.1992 advising Customs Houses / Collect orates to take cash security equivalent to 5% of C.I.F. value of goods, at the time or registration of Project Contract under Project Import Regulations, 1986, An exception was, however, made in the case of imports by the Government Department and Public Sector

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