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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


Enhancement in Value based on Chartered Engineer certificate – CESTAT reduces redemption fine & Penalty

June 24, 2023 1071 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore modifies penalties in case of import valuation discrepancies. Learn more about the details of Sri Sai Graphics Vs Commissioner of Customs.

Amendment in Customs Exchange Rate for Turkish Lira from 24th June, 2023

June 23, 2023 1215 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC issued Notification No. 46/2023 – Customs (N.T.) amending exchange rate for Turkish Lira in Customs Act. This amendment will come into effect from 24th June 2023.

Goods not meeting requirements of under Chapter Note 4 of Chapter 27 cannot be classified under CTH 27101920

June 22, 2023 1749 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that for the purpose of sub heading 27101920, the “light oils and preparations” are those of which 90% or more by volume (including losses) distil at 210 degree Celsius. Goods not meeting the requirements as specified under Chapter Note 4 of Chapter 27 cannot be classified under CTH 27101920.

Provisional release of goods directed on payment of enhanced customs duty

June 21, 2023 939 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court directed provisional release of goods on the payment of enhanced customs duty. Further, directed that prayer for waiver of demurrage be addressed to appropriate respondent.

Mere sending of Order by registered post not amounts to valid service

June 21, 2023 1593 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai in Metro Fashions vs Commissioner of Customs, held that mere sending of Order-in-Original by registered post was not deemed to be valid communication, impacting the limitation period for an appeal.

Provisionally preserved Areca nut falls under Customs Heading 0812: CAAR

June 21, 2023 1206 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai clarifies that provisionally preserved betel nuts, treated with preservatives and not fit for immediate human consumption, are classified under Customs Heading 0812, following Chapter note 4’s guidance on provisional preservation.

Penalty not leviable if Department was not sure of the provision of law

June 21, 2023 2175 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad recently ruled in the case of Fiberweb India Ltd Vs C.C.E. & S.T. Daman, shedding light on the limitations of selective departmental audits and customs duty demands.

CESTAT rules against Extended Period of Limitation for Evaporation Loss Demand

June 21, 2023 579 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad ruled in the case of Sujag Fine Chemicals Pvt Ltd Vs C.E. & S.T. Vadodara, opposing the application of an extended period of limitation for a customs duty demand on declared evaporation loss

CVD based on retail sale price in case of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives justified

June 20, 2023 579 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that collection of CVD on basis of retail sale price in terms of Notification No. 49/2008-C.E.(N.T.) dated 24.12.2008 issued under Section 4A of the Central Excise Act, 1944 in case of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives justified.

Madras HC Orders Customs to Consider allowing Re-export of Link Samahan

June 19, 2023 777 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Courts ruling on ASR International vs Deputy Commissioner of Customs, regarding re-exportation of Link Samahan without payment of import duties.

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