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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


Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty or for Specified End Use (IGCRS)

November 17, 2023 23316 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how new amendments ensure contactless import of goods at concessional rate of duty or for specific end use with Customs Rules 2022!

IGST not leviable on re-import of goods which were exported for exhibition

November 17, 2023 6978 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that the goods exported under LUT are admittedly imported within six months of the export then there is no liability to pay tax on re-import.

Wireless Access Point classifiable under 8517 62 90 is entitled for Basic Customs Duty exemption

November 17, 2023 1977 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that Wireless Access Point is classifiable under Customs Tariff Item 8517 62 90 and accordingly is entitled to exemption from Basic Customs Duty under serial no. 13 of notification dated 01.03.2005 as amended by notification dated 11.07.2014.

Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme

November 17, 2023 4218 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the RoDTEP scheme, a Department of Commerce program implemented in 2021 for rebates on exports. Get updated information from November 2023 for Central, State, and local duties/taxes/levies.

EXIM Trade through Courier/Post – A Growth Enabler

November 17, 2023 1392 Views 0 comment Print

EXIM Trade through Courier/Post: Simplify cargo clearance at 14 Customs Airports in India with Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS). 100% X-Ray screening & 24×7 operations for faster movement of goods.

Project Imports Scheme for imports of machinery, instruments & apparatus

November 17, 2023 5157 Views 0 comment Print

Take advantage of the Project Imports Scheme by CBIC & benefit from concessional rate of duty on imports of machinery, instruments & apparatus!

Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Toughened Glass for Home Appliances

November 17, 2023 12522 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India enforces anti-dumping duty on toughened glass for home appliances from China for 5 years. Get details on affected products and key producers

Baggage Guide for Travellers coming to India

November 17, 2023 21756 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the Indian Customs Welcome Guide for Travellers coming to India. Get info on latest government gazette documents, FAQs & more!

Components of Contactless Customs initiative

November 17, 2023 1353 Views 0 comment Print

Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade (SWIFT): SWIFT enables electronic communication between Customs and other Partner Government Agencies (PGAs). The Single Submission of Declaration, Integrated Risk Management and Online NOC module has enabled efficient implementation of allied Acts in the border.

Paperless Customs initiative to speed up Customs clearance process

November 17, 2023 3435 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how the Paperless Customs initiative helps speed up Customs clearance processes & enhances the efficiency of the logistics network!

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