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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


Agricultural Infrastructure Development Cess on Bourbon whiskey Revised

February 13, 2025 1857 Views 0 comment Print

India revises customs duties, imposing 100% duty on most alcoholic beverages and reducing bourbon whiskey duty to 50%, effective immediately.

No Unfettered Cross-Examination Rights Under Customs Act Sec. 138(B): Delhi HC

February 13, 2025 1158 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that provisions of section 138(B) of the Customs Act doesn’t provide unfettered right in all cases for cross examination of relevant person. Accordingly, appeals are disposed of.

Delhi HC Orders 30% Bank Guarantee for Seized Goods Release

February 13, 2025 438 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that imposition of condition in case of provisional release of seized goods is discretionary and hence directed furnishing of bank guarantee to the tune of 30% of the differential duty instead of 130%.

Baggage Rules doesn’t apply to jewellery worn in person: Madras HC

February 13, 2025 1647 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that the Baggage Rule, 2016 will apply only to the baggage and not to the jewellery worn in person. Accordingly, petition is allowed and confiscation order quashed.

Import Duty & GST Exemptions on Life-Saving Drugs for Rare Diseases

February 12, 2025 2313 Views 0 comment Print

The government exempts import duties on specific life-saving drugs for rare diseases under set conditions. Learn about eligibility and exemption procedures.

Exemption notification Conditions Must Be Met for Excise Exemption: CESTAT Chennai

February 12, 2025 915 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that when the benefit of an exemption Notification is claimed, the claimant has to necessarily fulfil all the conditions prescribed under the said beneficial Notification.

Communication modules are classifiable under CTI 8517 70 90: CESTAT Delhi

February 12, 2025 813 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that communication modules being parts of communication hubs is classifiable under CTI 8517 70 90. Accordingly, differential duty and also interest and imposition of penalty u/s. 114A set aside.

Supreme Court Directs Mandatory E-Filing for Tax Appeals

February 10, 2025 2676 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court mandates e-filing for tax appeals in High Courts, ITAT, and CESTAT, aiming to streamline legal processes and reduce physical paperwork.

Classification of Medical Examination Rubber Gloves: CAAR Mumbai Ruling

February 10, 2025 1707 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai rules Medical Examination Rubber Gloves under subheading 4015.12 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, confirming classification for medical use.

Quick Lime Classifiable under CTH 25221000, not 28259090: CESTAT Hyderabad

February 9, 2025 1035 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Hyderabad rules Quick Lime imported by Jindal Stainless correctly classified under CTH 25221000, not 28259090.

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