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What is Customs duty

Customs duty refers to the tax imposed on goods when they are transported across international borders. In simple terms, it is the tax that is levied on import and export of goods. The government uses this duty to raise its revenues, safeguard domestic industries, and regulate movement of goods.
 
The rate of Customs duty varies depending on where the goods were made and what they were made of.
 
Custom duty in India is defined under the Customs Act, 1962, and all matters related to it fall under the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC).

The Budget estimate of the government's customs revenue for the year 2020-21 was Rs 1,38,000 crore. The revised estimates of customs for the 2019-20 Budget came at Rs 1,25,000 crore, while the actuals for the 2018-19 Budget stood at Rs 1,17,812.85 crore.
 
Types of custom duty
  • Basic Customs Duty (BCD)
  • Countervailing Duty (CVD)
  • Additional Customs Duty or Special CVD
  • Protective Duty,
  • Anti-dumping Duty
Changes in Customs duty
 
In Budget 2019, the government announced a slew of changes to Customs duty in order to meet multiple objectives, including promotion of clean energy, curbing non-essential imports, boosting domestic manufacturing and raising revenue. Customs duty was cut on several inputs to incentivise domestic production and increased on finished products to garner additional revenues.
 
The government had said it was expecting a 19 per cent growth in Customs collection to Rs 1.5 trillion for 2019-20.
 

Latest Updates on Customs duty

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Updated On: 23 Sep 2024 | 12:43 AM IST

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Updated On: 20 Aug 2024 | 10:14 AM IST

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Updated On: 14 Aug 2024 | 1:18 PM IST

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Updated On: 11 Aug 2024 | 11:03 PM IST

The share of Customs duty in India's gross tax receipts has more than halved in the past decade

Updated On: 04 Aug 2024 | 10:16 PM IST

An individual may possess one counterfeit item per type for personal use only, not for sale. Possession of quantities exceeding this limit is prohibited, as per US Customs and Border Protection rules

Updated On: 20 Jun 2024 | 10:49 AM IST

INS said a combination of factors are affecting the price and availability of newsprint, thereby creating a formidable burden for publishers in the country.

Updated On: 05 Mar 2024 | 2:55 PM IST

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Updated On: 29 Feb 2024 | 11:01 PM IST

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Updated On: 22 Jan 2024 | 2:08 PM IST

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Updated On: 10 Jan 2024 | 12:53 PM IST

Jindal Stainless on Friday said it has sought continuation of zero customs duty on stainless steel scrap, steel scrap and pure nickel.

Updated On: 05 Jan 2024 | 7:57 PM IST

LS passed two bills -- one seeks to cap the age limit for GSTAT President and members while the other for provisionally effecting the changes in customs and excise duties announced in Budget.

Updated On: 19 Dec 2023 | 8:21 PM IST

The bilateral meeting concluded with both sides committing to furtherance of cooperation in areas of mutual interest, the statement added

Updated On: 22 Aug 2023 | 8:24 PM IST

Rule 1.1 of the FEDAI Rules, 2019 says that the normal working hours of ADs for foreign currency to Indian rupee transactions for clients is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all days, except Saturdays, Sundays

Updated On: 07 Aug 2023 | 11:18 PM IST

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Updated On: 15 Jun 2023 | 12:00 AM IST

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes Monday said the difficulties being faced by traders in paying customs duties in the newly launched upgraded duty payments systems will be resolved at the earliest

Updated On: 03 Apr 2023 | 10:58 PM IST

The government has hiked customs duty on import of X-ray machines and non-portable X-ray generators to 15 per cent with effect from April 1

Updated On: 26 Mar 2023 | 12:40 PM IST

With revised customs duty across consumer electronics' manufacturers, analysts believe this measure would reduce costs for manufacturing mobile phones, TV panels, and kitchen chimneys

Updated On: 10 Feb 2023 | 9:37 PM IST

'As long as you expect to realise the CIF/CFR value of the goods and declare it correctly in your shipping bill/EDF, there is no violation under FEMA'

Updated On: 06 Feb 2023 | 10:52 PM IST

For mass segment cars priced above Rs 35 lakh, move can lead to more localisation

Updated On: 02 Feb 2023 | 11:56 PM IST