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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 141 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


Declared value rejectable whenever significantly higher value of identical goods noticed

May 18, 2023 2355 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad’s verdict on customs valuation rules regarding Kumar Impex’s appeal against reassessment of imported goods’ value under Rule 12.

Requirement of EPR registration certificate for import of battery as well as equipment containing battery

May 18, 2023 6810 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance issues Instruction No. 17/2023-Customs regarding the requirement of EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) registration certificate for the import of batteries and equipment containing batteries. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has highlighted the Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022, which supersede the earlier Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. All producers, including importers, […]

Notification No. 37/2023-Customs (N.T.)| Dated: 18th May, 2023

May 18, 2023 2079 Views 0 comment Print

Notification in relation to the rail link route connecting Bathnaha-Indian Customs Yard, Jogbani in Inda, and Nepal Customs Yard, Biratnagar in Nepal and Road connecting Kolkata, Dunlop Bridge, Barrackpore, Krishna Nagar, Malda, Raiganj, Dalkola, Purnia, Araria, Forbesganj and Jogbani in India, and Biratnagar in Nepal by amendment of Principal Notification No. 63/1994-Customs (N.T.) dated 21st […]

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 19.05.2023

May 18, 2023 2367 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export with effect from 19th May, 2023 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 36/2023 – Customs (N.T.) Dated : 18th May, 2023. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 36/2023 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated:  18th […]

CHA cannot be expected to detect fraudulent exporter as bank officials despite verification failed to detect it

May 17, 2023 1311 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that if the Bank officials despite verification are not able to detect the fraudulent nature of the documents, how can one expect from CHA who is not even a public official to unearth the dubious plan of the exporter.

Reg. Release of Imported Consignments under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022

May 17, 2023 1743 Views 0 comment Print

E-waste (Management) Rules 2022 – regarding release of imported consignments of producers of 85 EEEs items (ITEW 17 to ITEW 27, CEEW 6 to CEEW 19, LSEEW 1 to LSEEW 34, EETW 1 to EETW 8, TLSEW 1 to TLSEW6, MDW 1 to MDW 10 and LIW1 to LIW 2) – reg.

Amnesty for default in export obligation – Exporter should be registered with DGFT

May 17, 2023 888 Views 0 comment Print

Principal Commissioners / Commissioners are to ensure that the exporters approaching for paying the duty, etc. are registered with the DGFT in terms of the Public Notice dated 02.04.2023 ibid. These cases under the scheme be monitored and tracked so that there is efficient handling and expeditious closure of these old cases of bona fide EO default in a seamless manner. Suitable mechanism for this should be put in place and closely supervised by the Principal Commissioners / Commissioners.

CBIC notifies Land Customs Stations and routes in Anandpara (India)

May 17, 2023 735 Views 0 comment Print

Notification in relation to Land Customs Stations and routes a) Anandpara (India) – Ramgarh (Bangladesh) via River Feni (b) The road from NH-8 in Anandpara (India) through Maitri Setu to Ramgarh (Bangladesh) by amendment of Principal Notification No. 63/1994-Customs (N.T.) dated 21st November 1994 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notifications No. 35/2023 -Customs (N.T.) […]

Roasted betel nuts fall under Tariff heading 2008: CAAR

May 16, 2023 3000 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of CAAR Mumbai’s ruling on the classification of roasted areca nuts under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. Understand the implications of roasting processes and legal interpretations.

CAAR ruling on Classification of Compounded Rubber

May 16, 2023 1662 Views 0 comment Print

Compounded rubber formulation 1 (with less than 5 parts of Carbon Black) mentioned in para 5.1 merits classification under CTH 4005 1000 Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip – compounded with carbon black or silica and is eligible for duty exemption benefit under serial number 503

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