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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 5127 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 66 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 84 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 81 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 132 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


Motorized Boat Seizure: Madras HC Directs Assessee to Face Customs Authority Enquiry

August 6, 2023 405 Views 0 comment Print

Unpack the Madras High Court’s judgment in AL Ameen vs Commissioner of Customs regarding the seizure of a motorized boat and the subsequent enquiry.

Minor mismatch due to adoption of standard method, not a mis-declaration

August 6, 2023 906 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into CESTAT Ahmedabad’s ruling in Kalpataru Transmission Ltd vs C.C.-Mundra, a case concerning penalties and goods misdeclaration accusations.

Universal Joints Parts for Transmission Shaft falls under Heading 84836090

August 4, 2023 1392 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that Universal Joints Parts to be used in transmission shaft, are more specifically covered under sub heading 8483 60 90 and not under heading 8708.

Duty Admittance Before Settlement Commission not Justify Denial of Warehouse License Renewal

August 4, 2023 837 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that non-renewal of Private Bonded Warehouse license alleging settlement of disputes and admission of duty liability before Settlement Commission is unjustified. As post settlement, immunity is granted to the assessee from fine, penalty and prosecution under Customs Act and any other Central Act.

Sterling Agro Vs Customs: Fine in Lieu of Confiscation Ruling

August 4, 2023 1062 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT allows Sterling Agro to redeem goods via a fine instead of confiscation, further reduces penalty. Review this detailed court order analysis.

New Procedure for Clearance of Restricted Goods – JNCH

August 3, 2023 1752 Views 0 comment Print

Updates on new procedures for clearance of restricted goods via Special Import License at Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House. Understand the step-by-step process.

Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2023

August 3, 2023 7713 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC announced an amendment to the Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules, 2016 vide Notifications No. 58/2023-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 3rd August, 2023. Known as the Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2023, it signifies an important shift in import regulations. Analysis: The amendment brings two significant changes to the 2016 rules. Firstly, it provides […]

ADD on Dispersion Unshifted Single Mode Optical Fiber From China, Indonesia, Korea

August 3, 2023 3720 Views 0 comment Print

India imposes Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on Dispersion Unshifted Single-Mode Optical Fiber (SMOF) exported from China, Indonesia, and Korea. Read details here.

New Forex Rates from 4th August 2023: CBIC Notification 57/2023

August 3, 2023 3798 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Notification 57/2023 declares new forex rates effective from 4th August 2023, superseding Notification 54/2023. Check the updated currency exchange rates.

No interest or penalty on late payment of surcharge, CVD, SAD & IGST: Bombay HC

August 2, 2023 5706 Views 0 comment Print

Breaking News: Bombay HC rules in favor of taxpayers! No interest or penalty on late surcharge, CVD, SAD & IGST payments. Dive into the key observations, including the need for clear legal authority. Valuable insights for ongoing litigation and potential refund applications.

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