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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


Expansion of Auto LEO Facility in ECCS – Circular 19/2023-Customs

August 2, 2023 2301 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC announces expansion of automatic Let Export Order (LEO) facility in ECCS through Circular 19/2023-Customs. Know new provisions and impact on ease of doing business

CVD Exemption under Notification No. 30/2004-CE Valid for Trader not Availing CENVAT Credit

August 1, 2023 1083 Views 0 comment Print

An exploration of CESTAT Chennai’s judgement on CVD exemption under Notification No. 30/2004-CE for a trader not availing CENVAT credit.

Refund sanctioned after due verification cannot be withhold on Vague allegations

August 1, 2023 876 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai supports the sanctioning of a customs duty refund claim for K.I. International Ltd after thorough document verification. Learn more here.

CESTAT Quashes Penalty for Ship Chandler’s Revocation: Non-Violation of Customs Act, Section 89

August 1, 2023 783 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore overrules a penalty against P. J. Johnson & Sons, proving no violation of Section 89, Customs Act. Read our detailed case analysis.

Conversion of Shipping Bills cannot be denied for non-examination of goods

July 31, 2023 822 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai grants approval for the amendment of shipping bills in the case of Regin Exports. The rejection of the request by the authorities is set aside, citing the absence of examination as an insufficient reason for denial.

Uncorroborated Statements: No Basis for CHA License Revocation

July 31, 2023 516 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai allows the appeal by VNMS Ayyachamy Nadar & Bros against the order of the Commissioner of Customs. The revocation of the CHA license is set aside, and a partial forfeiture of the security deposit is upheld.

Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver amended wef 01.08.2023

July 31, 2023 657 Views 0 comment Print

Get latest updates on Customs Tariff Value Amendment 2023, including rates for edible oils, brass scrap, areca nut, gold, and silver. Effective from August 1st, 2023.

CESTAT Chennai: External Hard Disc Drives Eligible for Customs Duty Exemption

July 31, 2023 963 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai upheld the eligibility of “External Hard Disc Drives” for exemption from customs duty under Notification No. 12/2012-CE. The classification as per the Central Excise Tariff Act was crucial in determining the benefit.

Equipment on board cannot be treated as independent of barge without evidence

July 31, 2023 486 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai upheld the quashing of customs duty liability on the import of a barge, Aqua Float 300′, citing irregular value addition of equipment on board. The appeal focused on whether equipment should be charged separately, but the tribunal rejected the claim.

CESTAT Ahmedabad Reduces Bank Guarantee for Provisional Release Based on Precedent

July 31, 2023 453 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad reduces the bank guarantee for provisional release of imported dry dates to Rs. 18 lakhs, citing the proportionate value of the goods. The appellant, K.L. International, had sought reconsideration of the original order, arguing that the goods were perishable edible goods and not restricted or prohibited.

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