Central Board Revises Gold, Silver, Edible Oil Tariffs in Notification No. 37/2026
India revises tariff values for gold (USD 1,526), silver (USD 2,427), and palm oil (USD 1,141) via Notification…
U.S. Customs Warns Shoppers: Declare All Goods Above $800 Duty-Free Exemption
Learn the 2026 U.S. customs rules for declaring purchases, understanding the $800 duty-free limit, and avoiding penalties for…
Ecuador Hits Colombia with 100% Tariffs as President Daniel Noboa Pushes Security Tax
Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombian imports to 100% starting May 1, 2026, citing security concerns and drug trafficking…
India’s Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Orders 25% Fee Cut, Ram Mohan Naidu Says
India cuts domestic airport fees by 25% for three months to offset rising fuel costs and West Asia…
Trump Threatens Iran Arms Suppliers with Tariffs, Offers Nuclear Talks
Trump announces 50% tariffs on any nation arming Iran while pushing for a nuclear deal during the April…
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, UK Secures Exemption
Trump doubles steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs to 50%, exempting the UK while adding $50B in supply chain…
States Challenge Presidential Proclamation 10973, $100,000 Fee on H-1B Petitions
USCIS confirms $100,000 H-1B fee for overseas hires during FY 2027 filing window. Legal challenges continue as employers…
40 Petrochemicals Get Customs Duty Exemption Till June 30, 2026 Under Section 25(1)
India waives customs duty on 40 petrochemicals until June 30, 2026, to stabilize prices and secure supply chains…
India Restricts Gold and Silver Imports Under FTP 2023, Requires DGFT License
India restricts gold, silver, and platinum jewellery imports effective April 1, 2026, requiring a DGFT license and ending…
U.S. Strips Citizenship from Yu Zhou and Li Chen in Trade Theft Case Citing Moral Turpitude
A federal judge revoked the U.S. citizenship of two researchers convicted of stealing trade secrets, marking a major…
SEZ Units Secure Duty Exemption Under Domestic Supply Promotion Policy
India grants one-year customs duty exemptions for SEZ manufacturers to sell goods domestically, easing pressure from 2026 global…
CBIC Removes ₹10 Lakh Cap on Courier Exports, Eases Shipments
India removes the ₹10 lakh cap on courier-based commercial exports from April 2026, boosting e-commerce and streamlining logistics…
Customs Duty Payments Go Digital with UPI and Cards on ICEGATE Aggregator
India's CBIC enables customs duty payments via UPI, credit, and debit cards on ICEGATE, expanding banking access to…
Why Rising Gold Prices Matter for Nris and International Students in 2026
Rising gold prices and a weak rupee are straining Indian study-abroad budgets in 2026, forcing families to use…