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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


India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Telescopic Drawer Sliders

December 18, 2024 4425 Views 1 comment Print

India imposes definitive anti-dumping duty on Telescopic Channel Drawer Sliders imported from China, effective from 27th June 2024.

Role and Responsibilities of Customs Brokers with Penalties for Law Infractions

December 18, 2024 3081 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the roles, duties, and penalties of Customs Brokers under Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations (CBLR), ensuring compliance with customs laws and safeguarding interests.

Revocation of customs broker license without providing relied upon document not justified: CESTAT Delhi

December 17, 2024 585 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that revocation of customs broker license without providing relied upon documents and statements by the Inquiry Officer is against the principles of natural justice and hence the order deserves to be set aside.

Court cannot decide dispute between private parties under Article 226 of Constitution

December 17, 2024 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that Article 226 of the Constitution doesn’t permit Court to decide the dispute between two private parties. Accordingly, writ dismissed with liberty to petitioner to avail civil remedy.

Customs Restrict Manufacturing for Solar Projects in Warehouses

December 16, 2024 1362 Views 0 comment Print

From December 17, 2024, goods for solar power generation projects cannot undergo certain manufacturing processes in warehouses, per new Customs Notification.

Penalty u/s. 112 and 114AA duly imposed for mis-declaration of nature of goods in BOE: CESTAT Delhi

December 16, 2024 1419 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that penalty under section 112 and 114AA of the Customs Act, 1962 duly imposed since the appellant had intentionally mis-declared the nature of the goods in the Bill of Entry (BOE).

Iron Ore Export- CRCL/Customs Lab report cannot be basis for Final Assessment

December 16, 2024 1386 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata ruled that the CRCL report cannot be the basis for export duty on iron ore fines, confirming contractual terms as the decisive factor.

Customs law and Baggage rules do not restrict foreign tourist from wearing gold ornaments: Delhi HC

December 14, 2024 2526 Views 0 comment Print

As per Indian Customs Declaration Form of the petitioner, there were no dutiable goods carried by him. Petitioner had not declared any gold/bullion in Column No. 10 (ii) & (iii) in the declaration form.

Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver wef 14.12.2024

December 13, 2024 1263 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC updates tariff values for various goods, including palm oil, soya bean oil, gold, silver, and areca nuts. New rates effective from 14th December 2024.

Differential Duty Demand on Subsequent Car Purchaser Unjustified if Importer Retains Ownership: SC

December 13, 2024 840 Views 0 comment Print

Held that there is no ownership in law which can be recognized insofar as the appellant herein is concerned inasmuch as his name has not been entered in the registration certificate concerning the vehicle in terms of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

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