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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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CBIC Waives Transshipment Application Fees for Imported Goods Across All Customs Stations

25 April 2025 at 08:52

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notifies a key amendment to the Goods Imported (Conditions of Transshipment) Regulations, 1995, eliminating fees for transshipment applications with effect from April 24, 2025.

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CBIC to Launch E-Processing for Imports & Exports via Air Passengers from 1st May 2025

02 April 2025 at 09:06

The CBIC has introduced electronic processing of Bill of Entry/ Shipping Bill pertaining to gems and jewellery/samples/prototypes through personal carriage by air passengers from 01.05.2025 onwards at specified airports.

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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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