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Custom Duty : Anti-dumping duty protects local manufacturers from unfairly cheap imports that can damage domestic markets. The article explains ...
Custom Duty : The new customs notifications standardize the effective import duty on gold and silver bullion at 15% through revised BCD, SWS, an...
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...
Custom Duty : Emergency customs relaxations introduced during the maritime crisis expire on 30 April 2026, leaving exporters uncertain. The fram...
Custom Duty : Highlights how the EMI Scheme allows businesses to defer duty payments, easing working capital pressure while improving operationa...
Custom Duty : The reform removes value restrictions on courier exports, enabling higher-value shipments. It aims to boost e-commerce exports and...
Custom Duty : CBIC has allowed Eligible Manufacturer Importers to avail deferred payment of customs duty from 1 April 2026. The circular outline...
Custom Duty : The CBI has registered a bribery case against three Customs officials accused of taking illegal gratification to release seized go...
Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...
Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...
Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai held that computer printouts and email records could not be relied upon for customs duty demands because statutory r...
Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai held that unlocking and activating mobile phones before export only amounted to product configuration and not “use...
Custom Duty : Tribunal held that Customs authorities could not reclassify imported industrial composite solvent as kerosene when all mandatory B...
Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai ruled that Education Cess and Secondary & Higher Education Cess paid through MEIS duty credit scrips for past import...
Custom Duty : CESTAT Delhi held that earlier GST cancellation history became irrelevant once the exporter possessed valid GST registration on th...
Custom Duty : The Ministry of Finance amended the earlier customs notification to continue anti-dumping duty for an extended period. The notific...
Custom Duty : The government imposed anti-dumping duty on Monoisopropylamine imports after finding that Chinese exports were dumped below normal...
Custom Duty : CBIC issued Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) continuing existing tariff values for key imported commodities including palm ...
Custom Duty : The Central Government directed provisional assessment of imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels from a Chinese exp...
Custom Duty : CBIC has clarified that Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance cannot be delayed due to pending physical boarding of customs o...
Madras High Court held that that the essential parameters such as moisture and ash content were not tested properly for classification of roasted areca nuts. Accordingly, matter remitted back to Commissioner of Customs for fresh consideration.
Madras High Court held that confiscation of crude gold bar justified as source of income for having purchased gold bar not proved. Thus, burden of proof u/s. 123 of the Customs Act not discharged.
India has imposed new port restrictions on specific textile imports from Bangladesh, limiting entry to Nhava Sheva Seaport, effective immediately.
Madras High Court held that denial of benefit of Notification No. 153/93-Cus dated 13.08.1993 to Software Technology Park on imports undertaken prior to CMDA approval not justified as substantial requirement of notification satisfied.
A recent Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) Mumbai decision addresses the classification of GSM/GPRS, LTE, NR, NB-IoT, and GPS Modules. The applicant seeks to classify these as parts under Tariff Item 85177990, arguing they are not standalone apparatus.
Mega Marine Spares India Pvt Ltd seeks an advance ruling on 5% IGST for imported marine engines, spares, and gears (HSN 8408, 8409, 8483) used in fishing vessels under Notification No. 01/2017-IGST (Rate).
CAAR Mumbai upholds Apple HomePod’s customs classification under CTH 8517 62 90, citing its principal function as a data transmission and reception device.
CESTAT Delhi held that penalty under section 114AB of the Customs Act couldn’t be imposed merely on the basis of statement made under section 108 since it cannot be considered as evidence u/s. 138B of the Customs Act. Accordingly, appeal allowed.
India adds Air Canada to its customs notification list effective July 1, 2025, under Notification No. 32/2025-Customs, amending 130/2010-Customs.
CBIC Notification 45/2025-Customs (N.T.) designates a common authority for M/s MB Crusher India Pvt. Ltd.’s customs show cause notices, effective June 30, 2025.
