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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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Finance Ministry Amends Customs Duty Exemptions on Over 400 Chemical and Precious Metal Imports

01 May 2025 at 08:57

Finance Ministry updates customs notifications to revise HS codes across key chemical and metal imports, effective from April 30, 2025. Read full list of affected products.

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Customs Issues Instruction to Close Attari Integrated Check Post for All Movements Amid Security Alert

29 April 2025 at 08:59

Govt of India has ordered the closure of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari on the India-Pakistan border in Punjab, with immediate effect, following a terrorist attack on tourists at Pahalgam on April 22, 2025.

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Ministry of Finance Revises Authorized Banks for Customs Duty Collection

29 April 2025 at 08:56

The Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) has issued Notification No. 24/2025-Customs, introducing key amendments to the long-standing Notification No. 50/2017-Customs, originally dated June 30, 2017.

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CBIC Assigns Customs Authorities to Adjudicate High-Profile Show Cause Notices Involving Top Companies

26 April 2025 at 08:55

CBIC has issued Notification No. 29/2025-Customs (N.T.) dated 24th April 2025, delegating adjudication powers to various commissioners within the Mumbai Customs Zones I to III.

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