Custom News

Bombay HC Orders CVC, CBIC to Consider Whistleblower Customs Officer's Protection Plea

26 February 2025 at 08:56

The Bombay High Court has directed the CVC and the CVO of the CBIC to consider the representations of whistleblower customs officer Priyesh Bheda, who is seeking protection under the law.

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CBIC Introduces New Facility Allowing Accredited Importers to Store and Clear Goods at Authorized Premises

21 February 2025 at 08:47

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has rolled out a new facility enabling accredited merchants to move, store, and clear imported goods directly at their authorized premises instead of congested ports.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Applauds Indian Customs Role in Economic Growth & Trade Facilitation

19 February 2025 at 08:36

Hon'ble Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights Customs' role in Economic Security and Growth

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CBIC Simplifies Compliance for Customs Cargo Service Providers with New Insurance and Licensing Relaxations

09 November 2024 at 07:14

CBIC introduces relaxations for Customs Cargo Service Providers (CCSPs) by reducing number of days for insurance of storage goods and withdrawal of licence renewal process for AEO-compliant CCSPs

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CBIC Issues New Guidelines to Balance Tax Evasion Investigations with Ease of Doing Business in Import and Export

04 November 2024 at 08:44

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released Instruction No. 27/2024-Customs, dated November 1, 2024, to guide Customs field formations on handling tax evasion investigations while promoting ease of doing business.

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Clarification on ICEGATE Implementation for Non-IT/ITES SEZs w.e.f 1st July 2024

03 July 2024 at 08:58

Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Department of Commerce (SEZ Division), has issued an important clarification regarding the implementation of the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE) at non-IT/ITES Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

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Parliament passes Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023 for Immediate Customs and Excise Duty Changes

22 December 2023 at 07:12

Parliament approved the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023 on Wednesday, ushering in a mechanism for the provisional enforcement of changes in customs and excise duties as outlined in the Budget, effective from midnight.

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Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill 2023 introduced in the Lok Sabha

14 December 2023 at 08:43

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023, for Swift Implementation of Customs and Excise Duty Changes

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CBIC releases National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 Report

16 June 2023 at 08:42

Shri Vivek Johri, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) along with other Members of the Board released the National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report.

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CBIC advises ECL users on PAN merger with ICEGATE ID

30 May 2023 at 08:42

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ("CBIC"), the Directorate General of Systems and Data Management has issued an Advisory dated May 26, 2023 to all ECL users for PAN merger with ICEGATE ID on ICEGATE.

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