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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


Assy Cover Display merit classification under CTH 84189900: CAAR Mumbai

October 13, 2024 885 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Customs Authority of Advance Ruling on Samsung’s Assy Cover Display’s tariff classification under CTI 85371000 for refrigerators.

Valuation Ruling for Arista Networks’ Service Spare Parts

October 13, 2024 759 Views 0 comment Print

Arista Networks seeks a Customs advance ruling on the valuation of service spare parts exported to India, addressing the absence of a transaction value.

CBI Arrests Customs Officials in Bribery Case

October 11, 2024 1755 Views 0 comment Print

CBI arrests Customs Superintendent and private firm rep for ₹3.18 lakh bribe; over ₹22.7 lakh recovered during searches.

Customs Bonded Warehouse Digitization Procedures for Licensing, Bond-to-Bond Movement & Monthly Returns Upload

October 9, 2024 2268 Views 0 comment Print

Indian government digitizes Customs Bonded Warehouse processes, enabling online licensing, goods transfer, and monthly return submissions via ICEGATE.

Monitoring of Export Proceeds: Introduction of DRISHTI Module at JNCH

October 7, 2024 4878 Views 0 comment Print

DRISHTI module at JNCH improves monitoring of export proceeds, addressing issues with the RBI-BRC module for efficient recovery of drawback benefits.

Allegation of mis-declaration without challenging transaction value untenable: CESTAT Mumbai

October 7, 2024 600 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that allegation of mis-declaration and duty demand thereon not sustained as department doesn’t challenged transaction value. Further, importer duly mentioned value of all the imported goods in the invoice. Hence, duty demand not sustained.

Notification No. 65/2024-Customs (N.T.) on Customs Adjudication Appointments

October 7, 2024 927 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance issues Notification No. 65/2024-Customs, appointing authorities for adjudication of Show Cause Notices effective immediately.

Customs Act requires mandatory assigning of reasons or grounds while preparing seizure memo: Patna HC

October 5, 2024 1278 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court held that assigning reasons or grounds is mandatory while preparing seizure memo. Action based on local trader’s opinion is not reliable and acceptable. Accordingly, seizure memo is liable to be set aside.

Classification of “Motor Controllers” should be under CTH 8503 0090 as “Parts of Electric Motors” for Import Valuation

October 5, 2024 1197 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee, to avoid delay and demurrage charges, cleared the goods on payment of the enhanced customs duty, under protest, and requested the lower authority to issue the order(s) of assessment under Section 17(5) of the Customs Act, 1962.

No import of vehicle in CKD form if essential components were sourced locally

October 5, 2024 2337 Views 0 comment Print

Until all the components of the complete article were presented together for assessment at the same point of time, Rule 2(a) of General Interpretative Rules could not be invoked to classify the parts as complete article.

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