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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


Section 128(1) of Customs Act, allows appeals against communication denying DFIA exemption

September 2, 2023 1470 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the K S Enterprises vs. Commissioner of Customs appeal regarding denial of DFIA exemption. CESTAT Ahmedabad’s decision and analysis.

Penalty u/s 114AA leviable on person who causes to have made, signed or used any false declaration or fraudulent document

September 2, 2023 1278 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that penalty under section 114AA of the Customs Act is leviable on person who causes to be made, signed or used any false declaration or fraudulent document

Union Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal

September 1, 2023 849 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of the rules governing the award, the nomination/proposals for the said medal are to be subjected to two-tier screening. The first level of screening shall be done by the committee constituted in this regard by the Head of the Organization/ Department sponsoring the proposals (i.e. CBIC) which shall then send its recommendations to the designated Committee in MHA.

Sending order without ‘registered post with acknowledgement due’ is invalid service of order

August 31, 2023 3165 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that tendering of an order to an unauthorized person or sending it without ‘registered post with acknowledgement due’ is not considered as a valid service of order. Accordingly, matter disposed of by way of remand.

Customs authorities cannot counter once licencing authorities are satisfied that licencing conditions are fulfilled

August 31, 2023 654 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that once the licencing authority has found that the licencing conditions have been fulfilled, it would not be open to the customs authorities too contend that the imports under the licence are contrary to law.

Tariff Value Update: Edible Oils, Metals and Areca Nut wef 01.09.2023

August 31, 2023 1593 Views 0 comment Print

An overview of latest tariff values for Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Gold, Silver, and Areca Nut as amended by Notification No. 63/2023- Customs(N.T.)  Dated: 31st August, 2023

CBIC exempt LPG, Liquified Propane and Liquified Butane from levy of AIDC

August 31, 2023 1404 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue has released a new notification numbered 51/2023-Customs on 31st August 2023. This notification announces critical amendments to a previous notification, No. 11/2021-Customs, which dates back to 1st February 2021. The primary focus of the amendment is to exempt LPG, Liquified Propane, and Liquified Butane from the levy of […]

Revocation of Customs Broker licence as exporters untraceable during subsequent verification unjustified

August 31, 2023 1146 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that Customs Broker cannot be held responsible for the exporters found to not exist during subsequent verification undertaken by the officers. Accordingly, revocation of Customs Broker licence unjustified.

Online Registration of Authorised Dealer-AD Code, Bank Accounts on ICEGATE

August 30, 2023 10461 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about AD Code Registration for smooth customs clearance. Explore benefits, process, and documents required for AD Code registration in India.

Madras HC Orders Expedited Release of Goods under Customs Act Section 110A

August 30, 2023 672 Views 0 comment Print

Highlighting Madras High Court’s verdict on Harees Infotech’s plea for the provisional release of imported goods under Section 110A of the Customs Act, 1962.

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