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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 174 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 3003 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 4968 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 603 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 828 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 1425 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 75 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 114 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 75 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

Past GST Cancellation Cannot Justify Customs Broker License Revocation: CESTAT Delhi

Custom Duty : CESTAT Delhi held that earlier GST cancellation history became irrelevant once the exporter possessed valid GST registration on th...

May 22, 2026 99 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 90 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 99 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 531 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 180 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 387 Views 0 comment Print


20% Export Duty on Onions Withdrawn Effective 1st April 2025

March 22, 2025 2388 Views 0 comment Print

The government amends Notification 27/2011-Customs to remove the 20% export duty on onions (HS 0703 10) starting April 1, 2025, ensuring public interest compliance.

India: Anti-Dumping Duty on PVC Paste Resin Imports

March 21, 2025 5556 Views 0 comment Print

India imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on PVC Paste Resin from China PR, Korea RP, Malaysia, Norway, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Amendment to Customs Rules on Diamond Variance Limits

March 20, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

The government has amended Customs Notification No. 9/2012, allowing specific size and weight variances for imported diamonds. New limits apply from March 20, 2025.

Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Amendment Rules, 2025

March 18, 2025 5502 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance amends Customs Rules 2020, replacing “certificate” with “proof” in origin-related provisions. Changes take effect upon notification.

Soft Ferrite Cores: Anti-Dumping Duty Imposed on China Imports

March 18, 2025 4845 Views 0 comment Print

India imposes anti-dumping duty on Soft Ferrite Cores from China, affecting specific geometries. Details on rates, producers, and tariff items included.

Delhi HC dismisses Writ as Domestic Industry Drops Anti-Dumping Duty Demand

March 18, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court disposed of writ petitions as domestic industry no longer presses for imposition of Anti-Dumping Duty [ADD]. Thus, writ petitions are disposed of as having been rendered infructuous.

NIRYAT SAMVAAD: Monthly Exporter Grievance Forum

March 18, 2025 678 Views 0 comment Print

JNCH introduces NIRYAT SAMVAAD, a monthly forum for addressing individual exporter grievances. Learn about participation, process, and key details.

CAAR Mumbai Rejects Advance Ruling Request citing pending case before HC

March 17, 2025 933 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai dismisses Viewsonic Technologies’ advance ruling application on data projectors, citing a pending case before the Madras High Court.

CAAR Mumbai Denies Advance Ruling on Optoma Panels, Citing CESTAT Order

March 17, 2025 741 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai denies Audio Distribution House Pvt Ltd’s request for advance ruling on Optoma Interactive Flat Panels, citing prior CESTAT Delhi judgment.

CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling Request on Matter Already Decided by Tribunal

March 17, 2025 945 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai ruled on the classification of ViewSonic Interactive Flat Panels under Customs Tariff heading 8471. Case linked to prior CESTAT Delhi judgment.

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