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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 144 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 144 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


Transfer from SEZ/FTWZ to DTA cannot be termed as ‘re-import’: CAAR

June 6, 2023 3450 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Customs Authority of Advance Ruling (CAAR Delhi) decision on the re-import of goods from SEZ/FTWZ, analyzing the implications under Notification No. 45/2017-Cus.

Electronic Repairs Services Outsourcing Pilot Initiated at ACC Bengaluru

June 3, 2023 5919 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Circular No. 14/2023-Customs dated 3rd of June, 2023 introduces the Electronic Repairs Services Outsourcing (ERSO) initiative. ERSO aims to extend the lifespan of defective or damaged electronic goods by allowing designated repair service entities in India to import and repair them before re-exporting. The circular outlines the regulatory environment for ERSO, including the General […]

Limitation for GST Refund Application Starts from Online Filing, Not Manual Filing

June 3, 2023 2760 Views 0 comment Print

HC held that limitation period for GST refund application should be considered from date of online filing, not the date of manual filing

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 02.06.2023

June 1, 2023 4653 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Notification No. 39/2023 – Customs (N.T.) on June 1, 2023, regarding the exchange rates for import and export transactions. These rates will come into effect from June 2, 2023. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS […]

Goods can be concluded to be smuggled on failure to produce document of discharge of customs duty

June 1, 2023 672 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that as appellant failed to produce document proving discharge of customs duty liability, it can easily be concluded that gold so procured has passed the customs area in concealed manner and accordingly the same is smuggled goods.

Self assessment orders are also assessment orders and are appealable

May 31, 2023 2946 Views 0 comment Print

Apex Court in case of ITC LTD Vs. CCE, Kolkata held that self assessment orders are also assessment orders and are appealable just like other orders, like re-assessment orders.

Tariff Notification No. 38/2023-Custom (N.T.) Dated 31st May, 2023

May 31, 2023 2103 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC issued Notification No. 38/2320-Custom (N.T.) on 31st May, 2023 which amends notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.), dated 3rd August, 2001. The amended tables include revised tariff values for various goods such as Crude Palm Oil, RBD Palm Oil, Crude Palmolein, Brass Scrap, Gold, Silver, and Areca nuts. The notification will be effective from 1st June, […]

Re-organisation of National Assessment Centres & Faceless Assessment Groups

May 31, 2023 5655 Views 0 comment Print

F. No.450/26/2019-Cus. IV(Pt) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) Room No.227B, North Block, New Delhi ***** Circular No.13/2023-Customs, Dated: 31st of May, 2023 To, All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs/ Customs (Preventive) / Customs and Central Tax All Principal Commissioners/ Commissioners of Customs/ […]

Demanding payment of penalty despite interim order of division bench is untenable

May 30, 2023 684 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that issuance of communication to pay penalty amount within prescribed period, despite of interim orders of division bench directing customs department not to take coercive steps, is untenable in law.

Advisory to all ECL users for PAN merger with ICEGATE ID on ICEGATE

May 30, 2023 1650 Views 0 comment Print

Account merger functionality has made live at ICEGATE if the duty payment was initiated using PAN and due to any reason Payment Integration failed and amount transmitted to PAN based wallet. User can now request to transfer amounts from PAN based wallet to the associated IEC ICEGATE ID based wallet.

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