Skip to content

The Customs Act,1962

The Customs Act, 1962 regulates the import and export of goods in India.

"Customs DutiesSmugglingGoods ClearanceImportExportCentral Board Of Indirect Taxes And Customs"

Summary

The Customs Act, 1962 is an Indian law that regulates the import and export of goods in India. The Act provides for the levy and collection of customs duties, the prevention of smuggling, and the control of movement of goods. It also contains provisions for the examination and clearance of goods, as well as penalties for non-compliance with customs regulations. The Act is applicable to all ports and airports in India and is enforced by the Customs Department of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Table of Contents

Showing up to 15 sections
#SectionLink
1Section 1: Short Title, Extent And CommencementOpen
2Section 2: DefinitionsOpen
3Section 3: Classes Of Officers Of CustomsOpen
4Section 4: Appointment Of Officers Of CustomsOpen
5Section 5: Powers Of Officers Of CustomsOpen
6Section 6: Entrustment Of Functions Of Board And Customs Officers On Certain Other OfficersOpen
7Section 7: Appointment Of Customs Ports, Airports, EtcOpen
8Section 8: Power To Approve Landing Places And Specify Limits Of Customs AreaOpen
9Section 9: [Omitted]Open
10Section 10: Appointment Of Boarding StationsOpen
11Section 11: Power To Prohibit Importation Or Exportation Of GoodsOpen
12Section 11A: DefinitionsOpen
13Section 11B: Power Of Central Government To Notify GoodsOpen
14Section 11C: Persons Possessing Notified Goods To Intimate The Place Of Storage, EtcOpen
15Section 11D: Precautions To Be Taken By Persons Acquiring Notified GoodsOpen
Want the full table of contents?
Login to Kanoon Library to view all sections and search inside the act.
Login to view full