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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


Advance Ruling on Classification of Glucometers by CAAR

January 10, 2025 1308 Views 0 comment Print

 CAAR Mumbai rules that glucometers like Accu-Chek are classifiable under HS Code 9018 19 90 as electro-medical apparatus, with duty rates subject to CBIC notifications.

 Classification of Food Emulsifier Grindsted PGE 55-M by CAAR

January 10, 2025 924 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Delhi ruled Grindsted PGE 55-M, a food emulsifier, is classifiable under Tariff Item 3404 90 39. Analysis of its composition, properties, and classification process.

Classification of Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Under Customs Tariff

January 10, 2025 903 Views 0 comment Print

In re Danisco India Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR), Delhi, analyzed the classification of “Grindsted SSL P 70 Veg,” a food emulsifying agent primarily composed of Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate. The product is manufactured through a chemical reaction involving stearic acid and lactic acid, resulting in a waxy material widely used […]

Classification of GRINDSTED PGMS 86 Under CTH 3404

January 10, 2025 660 Views 0 comment Print

 Detailed analysis of GRINDSTED PGMS 86 used in food as an emulsifier. Examines classification under CTH 3404 based on chemical and physical properties.

Classification of Food Emulsifier Grindsted PS 101-M by CAAR

January 10, 2025 705 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed ruling by CAAR Delhi on the classification of Grindsted PS 101-M, a food emulsifier under CTSH 1516 20 91. Analysis includes composition and tariff notes.

Closure letter was issued: CESTAT sets aside Penalty

January 9, 2025 948 Views 0 comment Print

In the order above mentioned CESTAT allowed appeal of the assessee and held that that closure letter was already issued by the authority.

Duty demand due to non-fulfilment of export obligation justifiable: CESTAT Chennai

January 9, 2025 894 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that duty demand due to non-fulfilment of export obligation justified as department empower to recover escaped duty when post importation conditions are not fulfilled. Accordingly, appeal dismissed.

Bill of Entry amendment for claiming benefit of duty exemption certificate after clearance of goods allowed

January 9, 2025 873 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad held that amendment of bill of entry under section 149 of the Customs Act, 1962 for claiming benefit of duty exemption certificate received after clearance of goods allowed. Accordingly, appeal of revenue dismissed.

Exemption from additional duty of customs admissible on import of HSD even if working under DEEC Scheme

January 9, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that benefit of exemption from additional duty of customs i.e. benefit of notification no. 43/2002-Cus dated 19.04.2002 available on import of High Speed Diesel even if they are working under DEEC Scheme.

CBI Court Sentences Customs Official, Registers Bribery Case

January 8, 2025 1287 Views 0 comment Print

CBI court sentences Customs Superintendent for disproportionate assets and registers a bribery case involving Customs officials at Hyderabad Airport.

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