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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customs Zone D seizes smuggled 15,300 litres of petrol, car, pangolins

The Nigeria Customs Service intercepted smuggled goods, including petrol, a vehicle, and endangered pangolins, with a total duty-paid value of over N52.6 million.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Brit fined ยฃ20,000 after being stopped driving Aston Martin on German autobahn

A British man was fined nearly ยฃ20,000 for failing to properly declare his Aston Martin while driving through Germany.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump responds to ruling on mutual tariffs by imposing a 10% customs duty worldwide

Donald Trump announced a 10% global tariff following a Supreme Court ruling against mutual tariffs, claiming more revenues from such measures.

Feb 20 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

V. Korkidis: 3 euros are not enough to limit 'small parcels' from third countries

V. Korkidis believes that the recently approved 3 euro customs duty will not effectively restrict small parcels entering the EU.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Small Packages: The Duty Comes into Effect from July โ€“ It Starts at 3 Euros, How It Increases

From July 2026, Europe will impose a customs duty on small packages under โ‚ฌ150, starting at 3 euros, as part of new regulations governing e-commerce shipments.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Madagascar: the textile sector in suspense after the temporary suspension of American customs duties

Madagascar's textile industry faces uncertainty following the one-year renewal of the Agoa trade pact, crucial for duty-free exports to the U.S.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How Much Benefit Do Cancer Patients Get from Cheaper Drugs? What Experts Say

The 2026-27 central budget has announced the removal of basic customs duty on 17 cancer medications to reduce treatment costs, which experts have welcomed but caution that the real impact depends on implementation.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indiaโ€™s Progress Will Get Energy from the 'Nuclear Plant Program', Big Announcement by Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant boost to the nuclear energy sector in the Union Budget 2026-27, extending customs duty exemptions on imported goods for nuclear power projects until 2035, applicable to all nuclear plants regardless of capacity.

Feb 1 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

10 Key Points of the Budget... What Did the Middle Class, Farmers, and Youth Get?

India's Union Budget 2026 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting major announcements such as customs duty cuts, the establishment of seven high-speed rail corridors, and a focus on farmers' prosperity.

Feb 1 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Great relief for cancer patients! Complete abolition of custom duty on 17 life-saving drugs

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the 2026-27 budget the complete abolition of basic custom duty on 17 cancer drugs, making treatment for life-threatening diseases more affordable and accessible, along with significant rebates on import duties for rare diseases.

Feb 1 โ€ข 07:26 UTC

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