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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 30 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 36 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


Enviva E0 101G falls Under Heading 2309 as Animal Feed Premix: CAAR Delhi

October 22, 2024 720 Views 0 comment Print

Enviva E0 101G, a phytogenic blend used in animal feed, is classified under Heading 2309 due to its role as a premix for improving animal health and nutrition.

Advance Ruling on Valuation of Arista’s Service Spare Parts

October 22, 2024 888 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Delhi ruled on customs valuation of Arista Networks’ service parts under the Residual Value Method, analyzing rules from 3 to 9 of the Customs Valuation Rules.

Clarification on debiting of Restricted License for import of IT Hardware

October 21, 2024 921 Views 0 comment Print

The Customs Office issued a notice clarifying the process for debiting licenses for importing restricted IT hardware, effective immediately.

India Imposes 5-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Unframed Glass Mirrors from China

October 21, 2024 6285 Views 0 comment Print

India imposes a 5-year anti-dumping duty on unframed glass mirrors from China to protect domestic industry. Effective as per Customs Notification No. 18/2024 dated 21st October.

Clarification on origin procedures under free trade agreements (FTAs)

October 21, 2024 2961 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC issues guidance on third-party invoicing under FTAs, addressing origin verification challenges for imported goods.

Proceedings Unsustainable Due to Denial of Cross-Examination: Violation of CBLR, 2013

October 20, 2024 1104 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore allows Cappithan Agencies appeal, highlighting errors in penalty imposition under CBLR regulations and denying cross-examination rights.

No Legal Requirement to Declare MRP in Bill of Entry; Only to Affix on Retail Packages

October 20, 2024 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Kriztle Bath and Wellness Pvt. Ltd. wins appeal on MRP declaration, ruling CESTAT finds no obligation to declare MRP in Bill of Entry.

Bombay HC Quashes 20-Year-Old Customs Show Cause Notice

October 19, 2024 972 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court quashes 20-year-old customs show cause notice against Great Eastern Shipping due to adjudication delay, citing previous case law precedents.

Notification No. 67/2024-Customs (N.T.): Amendment for Maharashtra Port

October 18, 2024 882 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends Customs Notification No. 62/1994, adding Yogayatan in Maharashtra as a customs location for loading and unloading of goods.

Customs Digitization of Bonded Warehouse Procedures

October 17, 2024 1452 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC digitizes customs bonded warehouse procedures, enabling online warehouse licenses, bond transfers, and monthly return submissions via ICEGATE.

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