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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 180 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 3018 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 5115 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 612 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 837 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


₹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 390 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 2400 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 570 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 1524 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026: Explanatory Memoranda to Customs and Central Excise changes

Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...

February 1, 2026 1434 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No Confiscation of Indian Currency Without Proof Linking It to Smuggling: CESTAT Kolkata

Custom Duty : CESTAT Kolkata held that Indian currency cannot be confiscated under Section 121 of Customs Act without clear evidence connecting ...

May 24, 2026 15 Views 0 comment Print

Multifunction Devices Retaining Essential Character of Relays Eligible for Customs Exemption: CESTAT Delhi

Custom Duty : The CESTAT Delhi held that multifunction protection devices remained classifiable as relays because their primary function continu...

May 24, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Sets Aside Customs Duty Demand as Electronic Evidence Did Not Meet Section 138C Requirements

Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai held that computer printouts and email records could not be relied upon for customs duty demands because statutory r...

May 22, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

Duty Drawback Cannot Be Denied as Phone Activation Before Export Is Mere Configuration

Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai held that unlocking and activating mobile phones before export only amounted to product configuration and not “use...

May 22, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Incomplete CRCL Test Reports Cannot Justify Reclassification of Imported Solvents as Kerosene: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : Tribunal held that Customs authorities could not reclassify imported industrial composite solvent as kerosene when all mandatory B...

May 22, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Anti-Dumping Duty Extended Till November 2026 Through Fresh Customs Amendment

Custom Duty : The Ministry of Finance amended the earlier customs notification to continue anti-dumping duty for an extended period. The notific...

May 23, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Monoisopropylamine Imports From China

Custom Duty : The government imposed anti-dumping duty on Monoisopropylamine imports after finding that Chinese exports were dumped below normal...

May 23, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils from May 20, 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC issued Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) continuing existing tariff values for key imported commodities including palm ...

May 20, 2026 543 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional Assessment Ordered Pending New Shipper Review of Chinese Solar Frame Imports

Custom Duty : The Central Government directed provisional assessment of imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels from a Chinese exp...

May 20, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Ends Mandatory Physical Boarding for Vessel Entry & Sail-Out Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has clarified that Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance cannot be delayed due to pending physical boarding of customs o...

May 19, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print


Nico Extrusion vs. Commissioner of Customs – CESTAT Remands for Speaking Order

April 10, 2025 390 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai upholds remand of Nico Extrusion’s re-assessment case, directing Customs to issue a mandatory speaking order within 15 days as per Section 17(5) of Customs Act.

Delhi HC Directs Customs to Prevent Harassment of Travellers coming to India

April 10, 2025 780 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court directed Customs Officials to ensure that old jewellery of even Indian travellers, personal jewellery which is being worn by the travellers during travel or used jewellery is not unnecessarily detained in a routine manner, so as to ensure that no harassment is caused to travellers coming to India.

MCPCBs Classifiable as LED Components Under CTH 85340000, Not Lighting Fixtures Under CTH 94054090

April 9, 2025 1371 Views 0 comment Print

Aggrieved by this decision, assessee appealed to Commissioner of Customs (Appeals), who ruled in its favor, restoring the original classification under CTH 85340000 and setting aside the penalty and confiscation order.

JNCH Rescinds Notice on Bangladesh Export Transshipment

April 9, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

JNCH withdraws Public Notice 101/2024 regarding Bangladesh export cargo transshipment via Nhava Sheva, effective immediately.

No Forfeiture of Security Deposit for declaration Non-Filing as per Circular 16/2009-Customs

April 9, 2025 495 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that failure to file declaration detailing particulars of supplier of goods as prescribed in circular no. 16/2009-Customs dated 25th May 2009 is technical irregularity.

Pre-deposit in fraudulent availment of duty drawback upheld: Madras HC

April 8, 2025 1113 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that amount of pre-deposit fixed by the Tribunal in fraudulent availment of duty drawback is justified and hence it is directed to be deposited within a period of six weeks.

CBIC Rescinds Custom Circular on Bangladesh Cargo Transit

April 8, 2025 2298 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC withdraws Circular No. 29/2020-Customs on transshipment of export cargo from Bangladesh to third countries via Indian land customs routes.

Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver wef 09.04.2025

April 8, 2025 594 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC updates tariff values for edible oils, brass scrap, gold, silver, and areca nuts with no changes in existing rates. Effective from April 9, 2025.

Exemption notification 146/94-Cus doesn’t impose ‘Actual User’ condition: CESTAT Delhi

April 8, 2025 762 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that exemption notification 146/94-Cus doesn’t state ‘Actual User’ condition. Accordingly, confiscation of imported arms and ammunitions is liable to be set aside.

Detention Invalid as Customs Fails to Issue SCN Within Statutory Period: Delhi HC

April 8, 2025 735 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court orders release of gold bangles, stating customs cannot issue show cause notice post one year. Detention deemed impermissible.

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