Customs News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Director Sejal Shah explains why Nawazuddin Siddiqui is the perfect fit for 'Costao'
Mumbai, April 23: Director Sejal Shah showered praise on actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, revealing why he was the perfect choice to play the lead in her upcoming film “Costao.”
Assam Rifles seizes foreign-origin cigarettes worth Rs 59.8 lakh in Mizoram
Zokhawthar, April 20: Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Land Customs Station, Zokhawthar, seized a large consignment of foreign-origin cigarettes dumped near the general area PVCP, Melbuk, Zokhawthar, Champhai district, Mizoram, on Saturday, Assam Rifles said in a press release.
Tariff tangles: Global courier giant suspends high-value shipments to US
Washington, April 20: US President Donald Trump's new tariff regime has also impacted another sector - courier shipments to citizens in the country beyond a certain value.
India, Nepal hold 21st director-general level talks on customs cooperation
Kathmandu, April 13: India and Nepal held the 21st Director-General level talks on Customs Cooperation in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Thursday and Friday, and discussed a host of bilateral issues for enhancing Customs Cooperation between the two countries.
India, Nepal agree on joint steps to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency
New Delhi, April 13: India and Nepal have decided to strengthen measures to check cross-border smuggling of gold, narcotics, fake currency notes and other goods such as e-cigarettes, according to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry on Sunday.
Customs officials seize 473 gm gold at IGIA hidden inside wheels of trolley bag
New Delhi, April 7: The Customs department on Monday busted a meticulously planned operation to sneak in around half kg of gold into Delhi via Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). The authorities apprehended the smuggler, after receiving a certain Intelligence input and recovered gold worth lakhs.
Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade records 9 pc growth in 2024
Abu Dhabi, April 7: Abu Dhabi Customs reported a 9 per cent increase in the emirate's non-oil foreign trade in 2024, reaching AED306 billion, compared to AED281.9 billion in 2023, reflecting the vitality of the emirate's economy and its growing relations with trading partners around the globe.
Israel cancels all import duties on American-made goods
Tel Aviv, April 2: At the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, Israel has cancelled all of the customs duties - tariffs - that have been levied until now on products from the US, Israel's largest trading partner.
E-processing of import, export via personal carriage by air passengers from May 1: Centre
New Delhi, April 1: The government on Tuesday said that electronic processing of import and export through personal carriage by air passengers at select airports will begin from May 1.
Centre cracks down on Rs 206.6 crore worth substandard imports of goods
New Delhi, April 1: The government on Tuesday said that a total of 206 cases against import of substandard goods, valued at Rs 206.62 crore, have been booked in FY25 (till February) by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Customs field formations under Customs Act, 1962.
Customs duty cuts, levy withdrawals an ongoing process, not linked to global events: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, March 28: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the ongoing process of rationalizing customs duties and withdrawing the 6 per cent equalization levy, which began in 2023, is independent of any global events and will continue.
Nestle India faces Rs 69 lakh tax penalty
Mumbai, March 26: Nestle India Limited on Wednesday announced that it has been hit with a tax penalty of Rs 69.45 lakh after the Appellate Authority upheld an earlier order issued under the Customs Act, 1962.
Assam Rifles, Customs seize smuggled areca nuts consignment in Mizoram
Aizawl, March 22: Assam Rifles and Customs officials, in a joint operation, have seized a consignment of areca nuts, also known as Burmese betel nuts, valued at Rs 1.08 crore in Mizoram, officials said on Saturday.
Assam Rifles seizes smuggled foreign cigarettes worth Rs1.95 cr in Tripura's Khowai
Khowai, March 15: In a major crackdown on smuggling in the Northeast, Assam Rifles seized 195 cartons of smuggled foreign cigarettes worth approximately Rs 1.95 crore in Tripura's Khowai district, officials said on Friday.
Assam Rifles, customs & DRI seize Yaba tablets worth Rs 24 crore in Tripura
Agartala, February 27: In continuation of its anti-narcotics operations, Assam Rifles, in coordination with Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized 2,40,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 24 crore in Tripura in two consecutive days.
Assam Rifles seize gold worth over 1 cr in West Tripura, two held
West Tripura, February 23: In a significant crackdown on smuggling activities, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Customs Department, seized gold in bars and unfinished ornaments from the general area Badarghat, West Tripura district on Saturday.
Assam Rifles, Customs seize counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 42.5 lakh in Mizoram
Champhai, Ferbuary 22: In a major crackdown on smuggling, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Customs Preventive Force, Champhai, seized counterfeit cigarettes worth Rs 42.5 lakh in Mizoram's Chhungte area, said Assam Rifles.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman lauds CBIC for duty rationalisation exercise
Mumbai, February 17: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauded the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for its duty rationalization activity.
Dubai Customs launches 'Basma' Award to foster innovation, protect intellectual property
Dubai, February 16: In alignment with the UAE's "Year of Community" goals, which focus on skill development, talent nurturing, and fostering innovation across various fields, and as part of its commitment to promoting a culture of creativity and innovation while raising awareness about the protection of intellectual property rights and combating infringements, Dubai Customs has launched the "Basma (Imprint)" Award.
Haryana Minister Anil Vij calls for action against agents facilitating illegal immigration to the US
Ambala, February 7: Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Friday called for action against those responsible for facilitating the illegal immigration of Indian nationals to the United States.
Custom duties rationalised in Budget to strengthen India's economy: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 2: The Centre has introduced customs duty rationalisation to ensure that the Indian economy becomes aatmanirbhar (self-reliant), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a post-budget interview with NDTV.
BCD revision on key electronics components to boost local manufacturing
New Delhi, Feb 1: The revision of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on key electronics items will strengthen the 'Make in India' initiative and help meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious $500 billion electronics manufacturing target, the industry said on Saturday.
Budget 2025: Here's what all will get cheaper and costlier as FM rejigs basic customs duties
New Delhi, February 1: For the layperson, the highlight of the Union Budget has always remained on what all have become cheaper and which of them has got costlier to buy.
Ahmedabad Airport introduces advanced baggage screening in T-2 to improve international arrival experience
Ahmedabad, January 31: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad has created a customs screening room - an advanced inline screening room - in Terminal-2, equipped to enable customs officials to screen arrival baggage quickly and efficiently.
Uzbek GM cites 'religious reasons' behind refusing handshake with India's Vaishali
New Delhi, Jan 27: Uzbekistan's Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev has issued an explanation regarding the refusal to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali during the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, saying he didn't shake hands with the Indian GM because of "religious reasons".