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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


Customs Broker Not Liable for Importer’s Misdeclarations Without Deliberate Intent or Negligence

August 16, 2024 1515 Views 0 comment Print

Customs brokers must perform their duties with diligence, they should not be held responsible for penalties arising from misdeclarations made by importers if there is no clear evidence of their deliberate misconduct.

Rejection of refund claim for non-mentioning of period particulars in CA’s certificate is harsh: CESTAT Chennai

August 16, 2024 468 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai rejection of refund claim merely for non-mentioning of period particulars in CA’s certificate unjustifiable as rejection of claim on this basis would be harsh.

Legal Validity of “S/d-” on Documents: The Final Word

August 16, 2024 15801 Views 1 comment Print

Instead of a formal signature, some documents are marked with S/d- (an abbreviation for signed) as a form of attestation. This raises important questions about the legal standing of such documents and whether they can be challenged on the basis that they lack a formal signature or seal.

Customs Tariff Values for Gold, Silver, Oils & Areca Nuts wef 15.08.2024

August 14, 2024 1257 Views 0 comment Print

The CBIC revises customs tariff values for crude and refined oils, brass scrap, gold, silver, and areca nuts effective August 15, 2024.

Customs Broker license cannot be suspended as a penalty: Delhi HC

August 14, 2024 927 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court rules that a Customs Broker license cannot be suspended as a penalty for not physically verifying the exporter’s authenticity under Regulation 10(n).

Classification of Dual Mass Flywheel under Customs Tariff Act, 1975

August 13, 2024 1221 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai rules on the classification of Dual Mass Flywheel under Customs Tariff Act, addressing its role in vehicle driveline systems and applicable tariff heading.

AC Parts Classification: Fujitsu General Ruling

August 13, 2024 1713 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR clarifies AC parts classification: SKD imports together as complete units; separate imports as parts under CTH 84159000. Crucial for accurate customs duty.

Duty Exemption on Dexolac 2 Import – CAAR Mumbai Ruling

August 13, 2024 474 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai’s ruling on Dexolac 2 import, clarifying regional value content and tariff change criteria under ASEAN trade rules.

Electronic Control Units for Electronic Power Steering classifiable under CTI 8708 94 00: CESTAT Delhi

August 7, 2024 1194 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that Electronic Control Units for Electronic Power Steering (EPS-ECU) and its sub-assembly are correctly classifiable under Customs Tariff Heading 8708 94 00.

High Credit Card Use Can Trigger Income Tax Scrutiny

August 7, 2024 10983 Views 1 comment Print

Excessive credit card spending may attract tax notices. Learn how to manage credit card transactions to avoid scrutiny and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

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