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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


ICEGATE Advisory for E-scrip to avail Export Incentive Schemes (RoSCTL, RoDTEP)

January 5, 2024 7455 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC’s E-scrip module for digital access to RoSCTL and RoDTEP schemes. Step-by-step guide for exporters, including account creation, scheme claims, and scrip transfer

CESTAT Upholds Reassessment Order in Customs Duty Refund Case

January 5, 2024 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the case of Commissioner of Customs vs. Rajhans Enterprises: CESTAT’s decision on reassessment for refund of excess customs duty and the legal implications.

Domestically Manufactured Plastic Injection Mould Machine Exempt from Anti-Dumping Duty

January 4, 2024 2229 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee-company was engaged in the manufacture of Plastic Injection Moulded Machines (PIMM) and was duly registered with the Central Excise department, having jurisdiction over the factory of such manufacture of the excisable goods.

HC directs Release of confiscated Digital Multifunction Equipment on payment of enhanced Customs Duty

January 4, 2024 1938 Views 0 comment Print

The designated authority was directed to release the confiscated Digital Multifunction Equipment on condition that, assessee should pay/deposit the enhanced duty and this order would  not stand in the way for Customs Department to go ahead with the further proceedings including the adjudication in the manner known to Law.

Voluntarily accepted enhanced value cannot be subsequently challenged by importer

January 4, 2024 933 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh held that once the importer voluntary accepted the enhancement then the importer is estopped from challenging the same subsequently.

Refund Claim Valid for Customs Duty paid via DEPB Scrip: CESTAT Kolkata

January 4, 2024 1413 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata upholds refund claim by New Way Vyapaar Private Limited, stating customs duty paid through DEPB Scrip cannot be rejected. Full order analysis.

Exclusion of Know-How Fees from Assessable Value in Customs Valuation Rules

January 3, 2024 1461 Views 0 comment Print

Charges of Know How agreement were not required to be added to the assessable value of imported goods in terms of Customs Valuation Rules, 1988 as there was no technical know-how fees attributable towards post import related/associated acts and activities and thereby no case arose for scaling up the assessable value with the inclusion of the royalty charges.

Matter remanded to examine issue of Customs Duty Exemption Benefit on re-imported goods

January 3, 2024 1518 Views 0 comment Print

Since the appellate authority had failed to examine issue of customs duty exemption Notification No. 45/2017-Cus., which provided different levels / measures of exemption benefits to the re-imported goods depending upon which export benefits, like duty drawback, rebate etc.

CESTAT Kolkata Upholds Redemption Fine & Penalty in Karan Impex Case

January 2, 2024 903 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata confirms redemption fine and penalty against Karan Impex for importing old clothing. Detailed analysis of the order and its implications.

Mere Accounting Treatment Not Conclusive Proof of Duty Burden Passing

January 2, 2024 1167 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata’s order on Commissioner of Customs vs. KEC International Limited. Justifying burden of customs duty, accounting not conclusive proof. Detailed analysis and conclusions.

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