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Anti-Dumping Duty

Custom Duty : Anti-dumping duty protects local manufacturers from unfairly cheap imports that can damage domestic markets. The article explains ...

May 21, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Duty on Gold & Silver Raised to 15% (Effective May 13, 2026)

Custom Duty : The new customs notifications standardize the effective import duty on gold and silver bullion at 15% through revised BCD, SWS, an...

May 14, 2026 5139 Views 0 comment Print

The Gold Duty Shock: A Symptom, Not the Disease

Custom Duty : The article argues that the sharp increase in gold import duty was triggered by pressure on India’s forex reserves, rising oil p...

May 13, 2026 8991 Views 0 comment Print

Strait of Hormuz Customs Relief: Six Circulars, 30 April Sunset & Key Unresolved Issues

Custom Duty : Emergency customs relaxations introduced during the maritime crisis expire on 30 April 2026, leaving exporters uncertain. The fram...

April 27, 2026 804 Views 0 comment Print

What is EMI Scheme in Custom? Complete Guide on Duty Deferment, Eligibility & Benefits

Custom Duty : Highlights how the EMI Scheme allows businesses to defer duty payments, easing working capital pressure while improving operationa...

April 21, 2026 1245 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


India Secures Duty-Free Access for 99.38% Exports Through India–Oman CEPA

Custom Duty : The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement became operational on 1 June 2026 after completion of required proce...

June 2, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

₹10 Lakh Cap Removed on Courier Exports to Boost E-Commerce Trade

Custom Duty : The reform removes value restrictions on courier exports, enabling higher-value shipments. It aims to boost e-commerce exports and...

April 1, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

Deferred Customs Duty Facility Extended to Eligible Manufacturer Importers to Expedite Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has allowed Eligible Manufacturer Importers to avail deferred payment of customs duty from 1 April 2026. The circular outline...

February 28, 2026 2631 Views 0 comment Print

CBI Books Three Customs Officials for Alleged Bribery in Smuggled Goods Release

Custom Duty : The CBI has registered a bribery case against three Customs officials accused of taking illegal gratification to release seized go...

February 7, 2026 651 Views 0 comment Print

Baggage Rules 2026 Raise Duty-Free Limits and Simplify Customs Clearance

Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...

February 3, 2026 1674 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Customs Liable to Pay Interest as EDD Refund Was Delayed After Final Assessment: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : The Tribunal held that interest under Section 27A was payable because the refund of Extra Duty Deposit was not released within thr...

June 21, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

No Breach of CBLR Regulations Proven, Bombay HC Upholds Customs Broker Licence

Custom Duty : The Bombay High Court upheld the CESTAT's finding that there was no evidence the Customs Broker advised the importer to violate cu...

June 21, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Dismisses Customs Appeal Due to Denial of Cross-Examination Rights

Custom Duty : The Bombay High Court upheld the CESTAT order after finding that denial of cross-examination violated Regulation 17(4) of the CBLR...

June 20, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

Late Fee on Supplementary Bills of Entry Set Aside as Delay Was Not Importer’s Fault

Custom Duty : The Tribunal held that late fees could not be imposed where supplementary Bills of Entry were filed due to excess cargo discovered...

June 20, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

Railway Dynamic Braking Assemblies classifiable Under Chapter 8607: CESTAT Bangalore

Custom Duty : CESTAT Bangalore upheld the classification of dynamic braking assemblies and components under CETH 8607 as parts of railway locomo...

June 19, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese PET Resin Extended Due to Continued Dumping and Injury

Custom Duty : The notification continues anti-dumping duty on PET resin originating in or exported from China after authorities found that remov...

June 20, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Sulphenamides Accelerators

Custom Duty : The notification imposes anti-dumping duty after DGTR concluded that imports from the subject countries undercut domestic prices a...

June 20, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Adds Navi Mumbai customs airports as international courier terminals

Custom Duty : CBIC has amended Notification No. 27/2018-Customs (N.T.) by inserting "Navi Mumbai" as a new entry in the notified table. The amen...

June 18, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises DIGIT Data Entry Rules as Uniform Customs Reporting Required

Custom Duty : CBIC has issued fresh instructions prescribing uniform procedures, timelines, and case classifications for recording Customs offen...

June 18, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Amends Notification 21/2022 to Revise Customs Jurisdiction in Maharashtra

Custom Duty : Notification No. 56/2026-Customs (N.T.) modifies the territorial jurisdiction of customs authorities under Notification No. 21/202...

June 17, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Custom Duty

Customs Liable to Pay Interest as EDD Refund Was Delayed After Final Assessment: CESTAT Mumbai

June 21, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that interest under Section 27A was payable because the refund of Extra Duty Deposit was not released within three months after the refund-determining orders. It ruled that delay in payment attracted statutory interest despite prolonged litigation.

No Breach of CBLR Regulations Proven, Bombay HC Upholds Customs Broker Licence

June 21, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court upheld the CESTAT’s finding that there was no evidence the Customs Broker advised the importer to violate customs laws or evade examination. It dismissed the Revenue’s appeal after holding that no substantial question of law arose.

Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese PET Resin Extended Due to Continued Dumping and Injury

June 20, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

The notification continues anti-dumping duty on PET resin originating in or exported from China after authorities found that removal of the duty could increase imports and harm domestic producers. The duty applies at USD 200.66 per metric tonne.

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Sulphenamides Accelerators

June 20, 2026 597 Views 0 comment Print

The notification imposes anti-dumping duty after DGTR concluded that imports from the subject countries undercut domestic prices and suppressed the domestic industry’s selling prices. Different duty rates have been prescribed based on producer and country.

Bombay HC Dismisses Customs Appeal Due to Denial of Cross-Examination Rights

June 20, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court upheld the CESTAT order after finding that denial of cross-examination violated Regulation 17(4) of the CBLR, rendering the proceedings against the Customs Broker invalid. The Revenue’s appeal was dismissed.

Late Fee on Supplementary Bills of Entry Set Aside as Delay Was Not Importer’s Fault

June 20, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that late fees could not be imposed where supplementary Bills of Entry were filed due to excess cargo discovered after clearance and the delay was not attributable to the importer. It ruled that Section 46(3) permits waiver in deserving cases.

Railway Dynamic Braking Assemblies classifiable Under Chapter 8607: CESTAT Bangalore

June 19, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore upheld the classification of dynamic braking assemblies and components under CETH 8607 as parts of railway locomotives. The Tribunal relied on the Supreme Court’s predominant or sole-use test and dismissed the Revenue’s appeal seeking classification under CETH 8414 and 8516.

CESTAT Allows Customs Exemption as Export-Reimport Link Was Properly Established

June 19, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT held that the exporter established complete correlation between the exported, re-imported and re-exported frozen buffalo meat through documentary evidence and departmental supervision. It set aside the customs duty demand, redemption fine and penalties after finding compliance with Notification No. 158/95-Cus.

Mobile Phone Importer Entitled to 1% CVD Benefit Despite CENVAT Credit Condition

June 19, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that an importer was entitled to concessional CVD under Notification No. 12/2012-CE because imported goods must be treated as if manufactured in India under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. The Tribunal relied on the Supreme Court’s ruling in SRF Ltd. and dismissed the Department’s appeal.

CBIC Adds Navi Mumbai customs airports as international courier terminals

June 18, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has amended Notification No. 27/2018-Customs (N.T.) by inserting “Navi Mumbai” as a new entry in the notified table. The amendment has been issued under Section 7(1)(f) of the Customs Act, 1962.

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