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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 3021 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 5118 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 54 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 48 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 129 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 138 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


Typographical Error in Bills of Entry: Custom duty leviable on actual goods imported

June 4, 2024 825 Views 0 comment Print

Duties of Customs are to be charged on the goods imported into India (section 12) and not on the goods said to have been imported into India.

Classification & Exemption notification applicability on Telematics Control Unit

June 4, 2024 1218 Views 0 comment Print

In re Denso Haryana Private Limited: CAAR Delhis decision on the classification and duty of imported Telematics Control Units under Customs Tariff.

Erroneous Classification Not Misdeclaration: CESTAT Deletes Section 114AA Penalty

June 4, 2024 1080 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Raj Metals & Alloys Vs. Commissioner of Customs case by CESTAT Delhi. Detailed examination of erroneous classification and penalties under Customs Act.

Small Quantity Differences not Justify Mis-Declaration Allegations: CESTAT

June 4, 2024 486 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of the CESTAT Chennai order regarding mis-declaration of goods, penalty under Customs Act 1962, and setting aside of penalties and fines.

Anti-Dumping Duty leviable on Reflective Glass: 04/01/2009 to 22/05/2009

June 4, 2024 426 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the case of Puthuval Associates vs. Commissioner of Customs regarding anti-dumping duty on green reflective glass from January 4th to May 22nd, 2009, analyzed in a CESTAT Bangalore order.

Interpretation of policy provisions lies within jurisdiction of DGFT: CESTAT Bangalore

June 4, 2024 528 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT held that interpretation of policy provisions lies within jurisdiction of DGFT, whose opinion is binding. Therefore, restriction applied by Customs Department was deemed unsustainable.

CESTAT Sets Aside Penalty for Alleged Dummy Import: No Corroborative Evidence

June 4, 2024 561 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore sets aside penalty imposed under Customs Act on Orbit Trans Express & Freight Pvt. Ltd. Allegations of dummy import debunked. Detailed analysis of the case provided.

Netlink Eligible for 10% Duty Reduction on PCBs for Telecom Equipment: CAAR Mumbai

June 1, 2024 1083 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai held that Netlink eligible to claim benefit of reduced duty of 10% in respect of Populated Printed Circuit Boards, for manufacture of telecommunication equipment

Courier license cannot be revoked for Omission to Appoint Authorized Person for Courier Bill of Entry 

May 31, 2024 537 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the CESTAT Bangalore judgment on Pigeon International vs. Commissioner of Customs. Analysis of penalties, violations, and conclusions.

Govt revises Tariff Values for Edible Oils, Metals, Areca Nuts wef 1.06.2024

May 31, 2024 858 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance introduces amendments to customs tariff values for various goods through Notification 38/2024-Customs (N.T.). Details here.

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