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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


Customs Notification No. 82/2024: Updated Border Haat Goods List

November 20, 2024 993 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance revises Customs Notification No. 63/1994, defining goods permitted for clearance at specific Border Haats.

Seized goods liable to be returned back due to non-issuance of notice u/s. 124 of the Customs Act

November 20, 2024 2868 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that in terms of Section 110(2) of the Customs Act, the seized goods are required to be returned, if a notice under Section 124 of the Act is not issued within the period as prescribed.

Application of cross-examination without filing of defence reply is not allowable: Madras HC

November 20, 2024 1098 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that the entertaining an application for cross-examination of the witnesses, without any reply on merits by a notice in a show cause proceeding, is to be eschewed and should not to be allowed.

Mandatory Qualifiers for Coal Import Declarations w.e.f 15.12.2024

November 20, 2024 2391 Views 1 comment Print

CBIC mandates additional qualifiers for coking and non-coking coal imports from 15.12.2024 to improve assessments and reduce clearance delays.

Conditional bail granted to accused involved in smuggling of foreign origin gold: Patna HC

November 19, 2024 603 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court granted conditional bail to the accused involved in smuggling of foreign origin gold. Further, accused also directed to remain physically present in the given dates.

Penalty for Smuggling Battery Scrap Through Un-notified Route: CESTAT Allahabad

November 18, 2024 699 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad held that penalty imposable for the act of smuggling of battery scrap by concealing the same with plastic scrap through un-notified route from Nepal. Accordingly, penalty upheld and appeal dismissed.

No Interest on Refund When Assessment Finalized Within Section 18(4)Timeframe: CESTAT Chandigarh

November 18, 2024 801 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh held that interest on refund not eligible if the assessment is finalized within three months as prescribed under Section 18(4) of the Customs Act, 1962. Accordingly, appeal dismissed.

Minor Procedural Lapses not Ground for denying SAD Refund: CESTAT Chennai

November 16, 2024 720 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT rules procedural lapses insufficient to deny SAD refund if taxes are paid, upholding Noritsu India’s claim on imported photofinishing equipment.

Refund of redemption fine and penalty directed due to delay in de novo proceedings: Madras HC

November 15, 2024 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that due to unwanted delay in de novo proceedings by the Additional Commissioner of Customs, the refund claim of redemption fine and penalty is directed to be processed. Accordingly, refund granted.

Customs duty exempt on manufacturing of stainless steel coils under Advance Authorisation Scheme

November 15, 2024 783 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad held that customs duty leviable on manufacturing of stainless steel coils under Advance Authorisation Scheme is exempt. Accordingly, appellant is entitled to refund of CVD paid on the same.

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