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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 30 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 36 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


Department cannot adopt conflicting positions on same issue in separate cases

January 18, 2025 1194 Views 0 comment Print

Flextronics Technologies India Private Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) In the case of Flextronics Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. vs Commissioner of Customs, CESTAT Chennai examined the classification and duty exemption of connectors imported by the appellant. Flextronics filed an appeal against an order by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals-I), Chennai, which upheld the […]

Recovery of encashment of bank guarantee cannot be made effective until expiry of appeal period: Delhi HC

January 17, 2025 636 Views 0 comment Print

The matter arises out of three “Advance Authorisation Licenses” which allow to import “Walnut Inshell of Chandler Variety” at nil rate of duty with the condition that the Petitioner would fulfil the export obligations.

Custom Circular: Extension of SCMTR Implementation for Certain Ports

January 17, 2025 1044 Views 0 comment Print

The implementation of SCMTR at certain ports has been extended to ensure smooth EXIM operations and address filing issues, with outreach programs for stakeholders.

Customs Notification 01/2025: New Cargo Facility at Dhirpur, Kurukshetra

January 17, 2025 870 Views 0 comment Print

The Government has amended Customs Notification for Haryana, adding Dhirpur, Kurukshetra for unloading of imported goods and loading of export goods.

Investigation report is not appealable order: CESTAT Chennai

January 16, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that the Investigation Report is administrative and fact finding in nature as it does not purport to decide the lis or contest between the contending parties by a statutory authority. Thus, investigation report is not appealable order.

BCD exemption benefit available on import of Digital Still Image Video Cameras: CESTAT Chennai

January 16, 2025 633 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that benefit of Basic Customs Duty BCD under notification no. 25/2005 eligible in case of import of ‘Digital Still Image Video Cameras’. Accordingly, appeal allowed with consequential benefits.

Customs Exemption Update for LRSAM Systems and Parts

January 16, 2025 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Notification 02/2025 updates customs exemptions for LRSAM systems and parts under Notification 19/2019, effective January 16, 2025, with immediate effect.

Customs Duty Exemption for IAEA Inspection Equipment

January 16, 2025 1599 Views 0 comment Print

Notification 01/2025 exempts IAEA inspection equipment from customs duties and integrated tax in India, effective January 16, 2025, with specific conditions.

Bills of entry relied upon were not made available: CESTAT remanded matter

January 16, 2025 267 Views 0 comment Print

Glass Beads (rockies) were imported against bills of entry. Some quantity which is covered by first of bills was re-assessed at US$ 1.60/Kg while consignment in subsequent shipments was re-assessed at US$ 1.75/Kg.

Classification of Sensor Temp for Refrigerators under CTI 8533

January 16, 2025 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Ruling on the classification of Sensor Temp used in frost-free refrigerators as Thermistors under CTI 8533. Important for customs tariff interpretation.

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