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U.S. issues draft notice to implement 50% tariffs on Indian products effec
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a draft notice on the implementation of additional duties on products imported from India, following the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to increase tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent.
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India temporarily suspends postal services to United States
Updated : 7 months ago IST
According to an official release issued by the Ministry of Communications, consequently, all international postal items destined for the USA, regardless of their value, shall be subject to customs duties as per the country-specific International Emergency Economic Power Act (IEEPA) tariff
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Govt waives customs duty on cotton Imports till September 30
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a major relief to the textile and garment industry, the Central Government on Monday announced a complete waiver of customs duty and Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on the import of raw cotton.
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Assam Rifles intercepts illegal areca nuts in Champhai, Mizoram
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Assam Rifles seized 466 bags of areca nuts, weighing 35,560 kg and valued at approximately Rs 2.48 crores at Champhai in Mizoram. The contraband has been handed over to Customs, Assam Rifles said in a press release.
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Mumbai customs foil wildlife smuggling attempt at Chhatrapati Shivaji airp
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Mumbai Customs, the officers recovered Albino Red-eared Slider turtles, Marmosets, and Kinkajou from one passenger returning from Bangkok.
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Protest on Karakoram Highway disrupts Pakistan-China trade for 20 days ove
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Protests on the Karakoram Highway have halted trade between Pakistan and China for 20 days, opposing taxation and customs delays in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB). Protesters demand tax exemptions and clearance of stuck goods, warning of escalation if their legal demands are not m
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"Unlawful imposition": BJP spokesperson ANS Prasad slams Trump for doublin
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The audacious and unlawful imposition of a 50 per cent customs duty on India by the United States, under President Donald Trump's erratic leadership, marks the onset of America's self-inflicted economic and geopolitical decline. Far from weakening India, this reckless tariff will deliver a
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PoGB: Unfair taxation at Sost Dry Port sparks economic crisis for PoGB tra
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Despite a court ruling in July 2024 that exempts them from certain federal taxes, customs officials are reportedly still enforcing these charges.
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UAE: Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade grew 34.7 pc in H1 2025
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade continued its growth trajectory, recording a strong performance during the first half of current year (From January to June 2025), soaring 34.7 per cent to AED 195.4 billion compared to AED145 billion during the corresponding period in 2024, according to
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CBI arrests Customs Superintendent in Rs 10 lakh bribe case
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As per the complaint, despite refusal to pay the bribe, the accused persisted with the demand and issued threats. It was alleged that non-payment of the bribe led to the deliberate withholding of consignments, the release said.
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Mumbai customs seizes Rs 14 crore worth of Hydroponic weed at CSMI Airport
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday.
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Traders in PoGB block China trade route for 23 days, demand end to ''illeg
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan have blocked the Karakoram Highway for 23 days, halting trade with China. They demand removal of federal taxes, calling them illegal due to the region's disputed status. The protest has gained wide support and severely affected the local economy
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