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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


CESTAT Set Asides Confiscation of Gold Biscuits for Lack of Illegal Smuggling evidence

December 10, 2023 900 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Hyderabad decision directing the release of gold bars seized as smuggled goods in Mitta Sunil Kumar vs Commissioner of Customs case. Learn about the legal arguments and outcome.

Declared value cannot be rejected solely based on NIDB data: CESTAT Chennai

December 8, 2023 834 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Chennai order against the Commissioner of Customs, rejecting the declared value of imported goods solely based on NIDB data. Learn why the decision was overturned.

Service Tax Obligation for Map Making Sub-Contract Work: October 2007 to March 2008

December 7, 2023 1041 Views 0 comment Print

Explore CESTAT Kolkata ruling on Service Tax for map-making sub-contract work by C. E. Testing Company Pvt. Ltd. Learn about detailed analysis and conclusions of case.

Smart Watch is classifiable under 8517 6290 and not under 9102 1900

December 7, 2023 2793 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that G-Watch i.e. Smart Watch is classifiable under 8157 6290 and not under CTH 9102 1900. Accordingly, benefit of entry serial no. 955 of notification no. 15/2009-Cus. dated 31.12.2009 doesn’t apply.

Customs Exchange Rates effective from 8th December, 2023

December 7, 2023 2238 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Notification 90/2023-Customs (N.T.) dated 7th December, 2023, revealing revised foreign exchange rates for imports and exports. Detailed schedules and implications discussed

CBIC exempts imports of Yellow Peas from BCD & AIDC up to 31.03.2024

December 7, 2023 2391 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Customs Notification 64/2023 exempting Yellow Peas [HS 0713 10 10] from duty and AIDC until March 2024. Details, analysis, and implications discussed

Denial of benefit of project import regulations and concessional rate unjustified

December 7, 2023 1317 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that denial of benefit of project import regulations and the concessional rate of duty despite clearly taking note of factual position is certainly an error of judgement.

Most appropriate classification of canned pineapple slices is CTH 0804

December 7, 2023 1083 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that the most appropriate classification of canned pineapple slices will be CTH 0804. However, duty demand of extended period set aside as there was confusion in department regarding classification of canned sliced pineapples.

CESTAT accepts Bona fide Request request for provisional release of goods  

December 7, 2023 624 Views 0 comment Print

Read the CESTAT Chennai order allowing provisional release of seized polyester coated fabric. Analysis of the case against Commissioner of Customs. Full details.

CESTAT Chennai Allows Provisional Release of goods u/s 110A of Customs Act

December 7, 2023 840 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai allows provisional release of gold seized from Sree Venkateshwara Bullion, citing balance of convenience and following principles of natural justice.

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