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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 51 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


Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority: Goldripe International Pvt. Ltd.

November 23, 2023 996 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest Customs Act amendment through Notification No. 85/2023-Customs (N.T.) by the Ministry of Finance. Learn about the appointed adjudicating authorities and their roles

Gold not liable for confiscation as revenue failed to prove that gold is smuggled one

November 23, 2023 3696 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that impugned gold cannot be seized u/s 110 of the Customs Act, 1962 as it is a case of town seizure and revenue has failed to prove that gold in question is smuggled one. Accordingly, gold not liable for confiscation.

Anti-dumping Duty on imports of Natural Mica-based Pigments from China

November 22, 2023 2907 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest Customs (ADD) amendment, Notification No. 13/2023, modifying duty on ‘Natural Mica-based Pearl Industrial Pigments’ from China. Get insights on changes and impact

Let export order cannot be issued before payment of full custom duty: CESTAT

November 22, 2023 699 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Odisha Mining Corporation vs. Commissioner of Central Excise case. Detailed analysis of let export order, duty payment, and refund claim rejection.

No Penalty Without Sufficient Evidence in Abetment Case: CESTAT Bangalore

November 21, 2023 1218 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore’s ruling in case of Rafeek K.T. v. Commissioner of Customs, emphasizing need for substantial evidence to impose penalties for abetting illegal imports.

Continuation of Anti-Dumping Duty on Synthetic Zeolite 4A from China

November 21, 2023 1071 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest customs notification (No. 12/2023-Customs ADD) on the extension of anti-dumping duty for Synthetic Zeolite 4A (Detergent Grade) from China. Analysis, findings, and impact discussed

Wireless Access Points is exempted from whole of customs duty vide notification dated 01.03.2005

November 20, 2023 1257 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that Wireless Access Points which works on technology and doesn’t support LTE is exempted from whole of customs duty under serial 13(iv) of the notification dated 01.03.2005.

Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS)

November 18, 2023 5547 Views 1 comment Print

Experience minimum operational costs and swift global movements with the Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS) – designed to automate clearances in express mode with real-time status tracking and bar-code scanners. Learn more about ECCS today!

Hub & Spoke Model

November 18, 2023 2103 Views 1 comment Print

The Hub & Spoke Model harnesses the extensive postal network of 1.54 lakh post offices, eliminating intermediaries for seamless exports. Learn more about this scheme endorsed by CBIC & DoP!

Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)

November 18, 2023 5160 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for exports under Chapters 61, 62 and 63 with MoT’s notification No. 14/26/2016-IT.

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