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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


Bank Account Freezing by Customs Authorities Quashed: Rajasthan HC Ruling

November 22, 2024 1080 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan High Court examines the legality of freezing a bank account under Section 110(5) of the Customs Act, citing statutory violations and procedural lapses.

Enhancement of value of imported goods based on proforma invoice not valid: CESTAT Chennai

November 21, 2024 1092 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that a proforma invoice is in the nature of a quotation or offer and hence does not constitute valid basis for enhancement of value of the imported goods. Enhancement set aside since there is no evidence to show that there is flow back of amount.

Benefit of concessional rate cannot be denied for technical error in Certificate of Origin: CESTAT Chennai

November 21, 2024 1152 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that denying substantial benefits only for technical errors would not do justice to the appellant. Thus, technical error in Certificate of Origin cannot result in denial of concessional rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD).

Customs Notification 83/2024: New Cargo Facility at Dhanakya

November 21, 2024 1281 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends Customs Notification No. 12/97, adding Dhanakya, Rajasthan, for unloading imports and loading exports. Details on the updated facility.

Import duty refunded since goods were never cleared for home consumption: Kerala HC

November 21, 2024 1152 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that the import duty paid is liable to be refunded since the goods were never cleared for home consumption but were re-exported. Thus, customs department cannot retain the amount for the goods which were never cleared for home consumption.

Order directing fixation of brand rates of duty drawback upheld: CESTAT Chennai

November 21, 2024 999 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai upheld the order directing fixation of brand rates of duty drawback for drawback of duties suffered on inputs used in exports of cotton denim fabrics as no efforts made by revenue to negate the findings of appellate authority.

Clarifications on IGCR and MOOWR Applicability – CBIC Circular

November 21, 2024 4800 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Circular No. 26/2024 clarifies the applicability of concessional duty under IGCR Rules, 2022, for MOOWR units and manufacturing processes for specific cases.

Automation in IGCR Filing Extended Until January 31, 2025

November 21, 2024 2442 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC allows manual filing of IGCR statements until Jan 2025. Electronic filing of IGCR-3 to begin in February 2025 with an Excel utility.

Department failed to discharge burden of proof for classifying ECU under 8708 9090: CESTAT Chennai

November 20, 2024 2091 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. Hyundai Motor India Limited, Kanchipuram (HMIL), are engaged in the manufacture of passenger motor cars, under the brand name of “Hyundai”. They import various parts and accessories of passenger motor cars through Chennai ports.

Officers of DRI entrusted to issue notice for recovery of duty u/s. 28 of Customs Act: Supreme Court

November 20, 2024 1281 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that officers of DRI are entrusted with the functions of proper officer and thus has jurisdiction to issue show cause notices for recovery of duty under section 28 of the Customs Act, 1962.

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