CBIC removes Kakrawah from Land Customs Stations appointed for Clearance Purposes [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs( CBIC ) made the following further amendments in the notification Of the Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department Of Revenue), NO. 63/1994-Customs (N. T.). The Principal
Delhi Businessman Nabbed for False Declarations in Importing 63 Heavy Cranes; Evades Rs. 2 crore Customs Duty
The apprehension of a Delhi-based businessman on Friday by customs authorities was a result of his involvement in an elaborate scheme aimed at evading customs duties over the past two years. The accused had imported
CBIC Enables End to End Paperless Exports under Turant Customs
Shri Ajit Kumar, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes, and Customs (CBIC) here yesterday unveiled a Secure QR coded Shipping Bill that would be electronically sent to exporters after the Customs allows export. This eliminates
International Customs Day Honors Customs Officials dedicated service: Commemorates History
Every year on January 26, International Customs Day serves as a worldwide acknowledgment of the steadfast commitment and essential contributions made by customs officials across the globe. This day not only appreciates the efforts of
Application for Provisional Release of Goods lacks prescribed Format: Madras HC directs to submit Fresh Application u/s 110 of Customs Act [Read Order]
The Madras High Court ( HC ) directed to submit a fresh application under section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962 when the application for provisional release of goods lacks the prescribed format. Raw Enterprises
Chennai Customs provides Clarification on alleged Harassment to Malaysian Couples by Customs Officials
The Chennai Customs authorities ended their silence regarding the circulating video showing an alleged harassment incident involving Malaysian couples and made a clarification about the matter. The context of the video is that a Malaysian
Central Govt amends Customs Tariff and BCD for X-Rays w.e.f.1st April 2024 [Read Notification]
The Central Government, vide notifications no. 15 & 16 /2024 dated 12th March 2024 has amended the Customs Tariff and Basic Customs Duty ( BCD ) for Specific Medical Goods. Regarding the customs tariff, In
CBIC notifies amendment in the Customs Notification 82/2017-Customs
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the amendment in the Customs Notification 82/2017-Customs dated October 27, 2017. In the said notification against serial number 1, in column (2), for the figure
CBI arrests Customs Officer in a Disproportionate Assets Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation ( CBI ) has arrested a Preventive Officer of Customs, Goa in an on-going investigation of disproportionate assets case. His father (private person) was also arrested. A case was registered
CBEC establishes Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee
The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) established Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC) under the chairmanship of Chief Commissioner of Customs/Commissioner of Customs for fast-tracking clearances. The committee expedites clearance of imported and export
Mumbai Airport Customs Seizes Rs. 2.28 Crore Worth of Gold in Four Separate Cases
The Mumbai Airport Customs has seized 4.13 kilograms of gold valued at Rs. 2.28 Crore from four passengers across four separate cases. In one of the cases, customs officials discovered 2117 grams of 24 karat
Customs Act provides a Mechanism for dealing with Offences, S. 160 of CrPC not Applicable: Telangana HC [Read Order]
The Telangana High Court, while partly allowing a writ petition, has held that the Customs Act provide its own mechanism to deal with the offences and therefore, the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code, is
CBIC notifies Non-Levy of Customs Duty on Import of Wearables and Hearables for Certain Period [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced that there won't be any customs duty on the imports of Wearables and Hearables from February 1, 2022, to April 27, 2023. This decision
Appeal before Commissioner Lies only Against Any Decision or Order made by an Officer of Custom u/s 128 of Customs Act: CESTAT [Read Order]
 The Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that the appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals) lies only against the decision or order made by any officer of the custom
Govt Exempts Motor Car for Use of State Governors from Customs Duty [Read Notification]
The Ministry of Finance has notified that the Motor car for the use of Governor of the State would be eligible for customs duty exemption. A notification issued by the Department of Revenue has stated