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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


Advance Assessment of Courier Shipping Bills Implemented: CBIC

November 8, 2023 1437 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Circular No. 28/2023-Customs allowing advance assessment of Courier Shipping Bills on ECCS. Enhance trade facilitation and reduce dwell time. Details and updates

Retention of gold and currency unjustified as two authorities concurrently orders release

November 7, 2023 405 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that as two authorities have concurrently held in favour of the petitioner and ordered release of the Gold and Currency, the same cannot be retained. Accordingly, confiscated gold and cash directed to be released.

Confiscation of gold unsustainable as ownership and acquisition of gold proved via documentary evidence

November 6, 2023 1569 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad held that legal ownership and acquisition of gold proved via documentary evidence on the other hand, the Department has not been able to provide any iota of evidence to show that the seized gold bar was smuggled. Thus confiscation under Section 121 Customs Act is unsustainable

Evidence Unavailable for Cross-Examination cannot be Treated as Admissible

November 6, 2023 1392 Views 0 comment Print

In the Commissioner of Customs vs Deepak Dialani trademark case, cross-examination was unavailable and the evidence inadmissible. Find out the implications here!

Absence of Dumping Finding Precludes Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duty

November 5, 2023 495 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling in Century Plyboards I Ltd Vs C.C.-Kandla case, highlighting the denial of anti-dumping duty refund for past clearances and its implications.

CESTAT Confirms Customs Duty Value Increase for Digital Multi-Function Printer

November 5, 2023 792 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata’s decision to uphold the enhanced value of customs duty on a multi-function printer based on a chartered engineer’s estimation.

Delhi HC: Review Petition Allows Revisiting Crucial Document Request

November 5, 2023 630 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court grants a review petition challenging the handling of a petitioner’s document request by the Customs Commissioner. Learn more in this article.

Benefit of preferential rate vide notification 53/2011-Cus allowed as Certificate of Origin submitted

November 4, 2023 708 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that benefit of preferential rate vide Notification 53/2011-Cus dated 01.07.2011 not deniable as Certificate of country of origin from Malysia Chamber of Commerce for subsequent import of identical goods afterward submitted.

Adjudicate SCN on Smuggled Gold Expeditiously: Kerala HC

November 4, 2023 606 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court directs Customs authorities to quickly conclude the adjudication of a show cause notice related to the smuggling of gold from Jeddah to India.

Madras HC upheld Classification of ‘Upgraded Beneficiated Ilmenite’ under CTA 2823

November 4, 2023 462 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Madras High Court judgment on the classification of Upgraded Beneficiated Ilmenite and its impact on duty drawback. A detailed analysis of the case.

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