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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 15 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 33 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


Deposit During Investigation or Audit to Count for Pre-Deposit in Customs Appeals

December 24, 2024 1371 Views 0 comment Print

The CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling in RTI Spinners Vs C.C.- Mundra considers pre-deposit requirements under Section 129E of the Customs Act. Appeals remanded for further review.

Pregnancy detection kits based on agglutinating sera eligible for customs duty exemption: CESTAT Delhi

December 24, 2024 603 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that import of ‘hCG Pregnancy Rapid Test Strip’ and ‘hCG Pregnancy Rapid Test Cassette’ i.e. pregnancy detection kits based on ‘agglutinating sera’ are eligible for exemption notification. Accordingly, customs duty not leviable on the same.

ICEGATE Introduces Electronic Voluntary Payment Facility

December 23, 2024 5106 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE now allows voluntary payments electronically, replacing manual TR-6 payments. The facility is available for past import/export duties.

Immediate suspension of customs broker license after lapse of long period of time not sustainable

December 23, 2024 1077 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that invocation of provisions of immediate suspension of Customs Broker License after more than four years of alleged act is not sustainable in law. Accordingly, order of continuation of immediate suspension is set aside.

Recovery Before Custom Appeal Period Completion Invalid: Chennai CESTAT

December 23, 2024 606 Views 0 comment Print

Associate Lumber Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (Import) (CESTAT Chennai) CESTAT Chennai has emphasized that recovery cannot be made effective from the assessee before completion of the appeal period mentioned in section 129 A (3) of the Customs Act, 1962. Legislature has prescribed three months time from the communication of the order. In the […]

Process and expediting assessment in FAG – Classification of LED Chips

December 21, 2024 663 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice 20/2024 emphasizes uploading detailed documents for accurate classification of LED chips during customs assessment, reducing delays and queries.

Customs Broker doesn’t have expertise to identify mis-declaration of goods: CESTAT Mumbai

December 21, 2024 858 Views 0 comment Print

The appellants herein is a Customs Broker (CB). In pursuance of specific intelligence regarding customs duty evasion in import consignment CFS was put on hold and further investigation ware carried out.

Exporters Can Claim Notification Benefit Later for Reimported Goods if not availed initially

December 20, 2024 858 Views 0 comment Print

The goods were re-exported in April 2005 after Customs clearance. Customs authorities issued a show-cause notice alleging non compliance with Notification No.158/95 and demanded duties and interest.

Department cannot insist provisional assessment of goods due to pendency of appeal: Delhi HC

December 18, 2024 1134 Views 0 comment Print

It is the Petitioner’s grievance that despite the issue of classification having been settled in favour of the Petitioner, the Revenue Department is insisting on goods being released provisionally subject to Petitioner’s furnishing of bonds.

Decoding Bill of entry (BOE): Understanding its key terms

December 18, 2024 24726 Views 0 comment Print

Decoding the Bill of entry : Understanding its key terms So Basically a BOE Contains five parts namely , 1. Bill of entry summary 2. Invoice & Valuation Details 3. Duties 4. Additional Duties 5. Other Compliances Part 1 : Bill of Entry Summary 1. IEC – Importer Exporter Code : An unique 10 digit code […]

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