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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


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 12 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

Education Cess Paid via MEIS Scrips Cannot Be Recovered Again in Cash: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai ruled that Education Cess and Secondary & Higher Education Cess paid through MEIS duty credit scrips for past import...

May 22, 2026 81 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


CESTAT Upholds No Further Action Against Customs Broker in Duty Evasion Case

April 8, 2025 402 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai dismisses Customs appeal seeking further action against a broker whose employee colluded in duty evasion. Existing suspension upheld.

Delhi HC Slams Customs for Delayed Seizure & Irregular Detention of Export Goods

April 8, 2025 870 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court criticizes Customs for prolonged detention of export goods, orders provisional release, citing departmental circular.

GST Collection Impressive; CBIC Transfers Timely

April 7, 2025 1347 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC reports strong March 2025 GST revenue, timely officer transfers, and launch of ‘Aakalan’ performance dashboard.

Clarification on BCD for Interactive Flat Panel Displays & other monitors

April 7, 2025 5034 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC clarifies customs duty on IFPDs vs. monitors, removing IGCR condition and providing technical guidance for classification.

CBIC Appoints Common Adjudicating Authority – N/N 22/2025-Customs (N.T.)

April 7, 2025 2193 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC appoints authority for adjudication of show cause notices to Aardwolf Material Handling Pvt. Ltd. under Customs Act, 1962.

SEZ Duty Payment via TR6 Challan Temporarily Allowed

April 7, 2025 1533 Views 0 comment Print

Developers and IT/ITeS SEZ units may use TR6 challan for duty payments instead of ICEGATE until further notice from DG(Systems) or the Commerce Ministry.

No customs duty demand as SAD Exemption was applicable on De-Bonding

April 7, 2025 843 Views 0 comment Print

While at the time of debonding, the value of raw material cleared had to be valued at the time of importation, and the rate of duty was the effective rate of duty leviable on the imported goods at the time of debonding.

Advance Ruling Denied for Areca Nuts Classification for Sub-Judice matter

April 5, 2025 750 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Delhi refuses to rule on Mondal Traders’ areca nuts classification as the matter is sub-judice. Legal principles and judicial discipline cited.

Notification No. 23/2025-Customs, Dated: 4th April, 2025

April 4, 2025 3489 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Finance Ministry amends import duties, removing specific rate under Customs Notification 50/2017. Details of the change.

CBIC to Enable E-Processing for Import/Export via Air

April 3, 2025 867 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC to introduce electronic processing for import/export via personal carriage at select airports from May 2025, covering gems, jewellery, and machinery samples.

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