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CBIC Issues Directive to Validate BIS Registration Before Customs Clearance

01 September 2025 at 09:18

CBIC directs customs to verify BIS registration online before clearance of imports; only valid registrations allowed, covering CCTVs and all CRO goods.

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CBI Arrests Mumbai Customs Officer in Rs 10.2 Lakh Bribery Case

19 August 2025 at 09:04

The CBI has arrested a Superintendent of Customs posted at Mumbai's Air Cargo Complex, Sahar, for demanding and accepting a Rs 10.2 lakh bribe from a Customs House Agent to clear consignments.

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CBIC Updates List of Authorised Officers for Food Imports Across 165 Locations

08 August 2025 at 09:08

CBIC updates list of authorised officers and adds 6 new food import points under the FSS Act, bringing total to 165, to strengthen compliance and inspections.

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CBI Arrests Customs Superintendent in Mumbai for Accepting Rs 10.20 Lakh Bribe

05 August 2025 at 09:02

CBI arrests Mumbai Customs Superintendent Krishan Kumar for accepting Rs 10.20 lakh bribe to clear consignments. Investigation reveals demands of Rs 10/kg and links to senior officers.

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Finance Ministry Introduces Premature Termination Clause in Customs & Excise Settlement Commission Rules

01 August 2025 at 08:59

Centre amends rules for Customs & Excise Settlement Commission; allows termination of office bearers with compensation up to 3 months' pay.

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Govt Issues 5,892 AEO Certificates to Boost Exports and Imports as of June 2025

30 July 2025 at 08:40

The Government of India has issued 5,892 AEO certificates as of June 30, 2025, to fast-track exports and imports. Key initiatives include trade facilitation for MSMEs, relaxed norms, and global recognition through Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs).

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CBIC Appoints Commissioner for Adjudication of 700 Pending Customs Appeals Across Mumbai Zones

03 June 2025 at 09:23

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), in a significant move aimed at streamlining customs appeals and ensuring efficient adjudication, has issued Notification No. 39/2025-Customs (N.T.) dated May 30, 2025.

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CBIC Issues New Adjudication Framework for EOUs Involving Customs and Excise Duty Demands

22 May 2025 at 08:56

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a new notification [No. 35/2025 - Customs (N.T.)] outlining a clear adjudication structure for notices involving both customs and central excise duty.

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CBIC Issues Revised Formats for Customs Arrest and Incident Reports, Mandates DIGIT ID

16 May 2025 at 09:03

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instruction No. 10/2025-Customs dated May 13, 2025, introducing revised formats for filing Arrest Reports and Incident Reports under Customs law.

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Finance Ministry Waives Customs Duty on Artworks and Antiques Meant for Public Display

10 May 2025 at 09:04

The Ministry of Finance in a significant move to promote cultural heritage and facilitate public access to valuable artworks and antiquities, has issued a new customs notification exempting select imported art and historical items from customs duties.

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