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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 63 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 141 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 Permission for De-bonding Burnt Capital Goods Precludes Extended Limitation

May 27, 2024 618 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore rules on Mineral Enterprises Ltd. case, emphasizing no extended limitation for de-bonding burnt goods amid riots. Detailed analysis inside.

Misdeclaration of goods to claim ineligible drawback CESTAT Upholds Penalty 

May 27, 2024 993 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi upheld penalties on Jayant Vikram for misdeclaration of goods to claim ineligible drawback. Detailed analysis of the case and legal implications.

CESTAT Grants Relief in Customs Broker License Revocation, Citing Lack of Knowledge as Reason for Omissions

May 27, 2024 396 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore quashes violation allegations against Ajay Overseas Shipping, emphasizing brokers’ duty to advise clients on law compliance. Full order review.

Classification & Notification of Parts to manufacture ASSY-Case front: CAAR Ruling

May 24, 2024 1317 Views 0 comment Print

Read the CAAR ruling on Elentec India Pvt. Ltd.’s query regarding Customs duty exemption under Notification no. 09/2024 for manufacturing “ASSY-CASE-FRONT” and classification.

Waste Exceeding SION Norms Exempt from Customs Duty if cleared with Proper Permissions & Payments

May 24, 2024 1833 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that waste and scrap, even if exceeding SION norms, are exempt from customs duty provided they are cleared with proper permissions and duty payments.

Customs: Summons Couldn’t Be Issued Without Specific Orders/Directions for Summoning

May 23, 2024 738 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court quashes summons issued by Patiala House Court due to lack of specific direction, highlighting procedural errors. Read the full judgment and analysis.

Duty cannot be demanded for imports against Advance Authorization if Export Obligation Met

May 23, 2024 1686 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad rules in favor of Jewel Utensils Industries, confirming compliance with export obligations under the Advance Authorization Scheme, exempting all duties.

Madras HC Directs Bills of Entry Amendment Consideration under Customs Act, Section 149

May 23, 2024 759 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court directs Customs to dispose of Aditya International Ltd’s request for CVD exemption amendment on silk imports within six weeks.

Circular No. 05/2024-Customs on Disposal of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

May 22, 2024 1758 Views 0 comment Print

The latest CBIC Circular No. 05/2024 outlines revised protocols for the disposal of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, updating nodal officer details and contact information.

Govt revises Tariff Values for Edible Oils, Metals, Areca Nuts wef 22.05.2024

May 21, 2024 453 Views 0 comment Print

The Government of India fixes tariff values for crude palm oil, brass scrap, areca nuts, gold, and silver, effective May 22, 2024, under Notification No. 37/2024-Custom (N.T.).

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