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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 5121 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


Classification of Chromecast with Google TV

May 10, 2023 1239 Views 0 comment Print

On examining the functions of ‘Google Chromecast’ and ‘Chromecast with Google TV’ as stated in the aforesaid paras vis-a vis the material information available in the public domain

CBIC allows imports of Crude Soya-bean & Sunflower Oil at zero BCD & AIDC

May 10, 2023 1578 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC allows imports of Crude Soya-bean Oil and Crude Sunflower Oil at zero Basic Customs Duty (BCD) and zero Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) for TRQ license holders for FY 2022-23 up to the 30th June, 2023 vide Notification No. 37/2023-Customs Dated- 10th May 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, Notification No. […]

Department cannot decide title of goods, when no one is disputing ownership

May 9, 2023 852 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that department cannot self assign to itself the duty of declaring bad in law the certificate issued to the importer by Ministry of Renewable Energy or decide title of the goods, even when no one is disputing ownership.

Authority duty bound to refund excess duty paid because of an error in EDI system

May 9, 2023 1083 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that authority is not permitted to retain the excess amount paid by the appellant because of an error in EDI system. Authority is duty bound to refund such amount.

Jurisdiction of Settlement Commission in Relation to Goods under Section 123 of Customs Act- SC gives split verdict

May 9, 2023 1335 Views 0 comment Print

Right of an accused under Customs Act, 1962 to settle dispute as per provisions contained under chapter XIV A of the Customs Act.

MOA cannot be rejected by Customs if not incorrect, fabricated or if no variation in specification of goods

May 9, 2023 720 Views 0 comment Print

Ghasiram Gokulchand Vs C.C. Jamnagar (CESTAT Ahmedabad) In the instant case, CESTAT find that the genuineness of the MoA dated 22.11.2012 has not been doubted. It is also noted that the LDT mentioned in the MoA dated 05.11.2012 between Ace Exim Pvt. Ltd. and Alang Auto & Gen. Engg. Pvt. Ltd. was not found to […]

CBIC clarified on Electronic Cash Ledger raised by EXIM Trade/Customs Brokers

May 7, 2023 1425 Views 0 comment Print

The CBIC based upon various queries related to Electronic Cash Ledger, raised by the EXIM Trade / Customs Brokers, certain issues have been clarified. Query : If custom duty amount is not integrated in ICES, the same should be credited automatically in ‘ECL’ wallet? Response: If the amount is not integrated in ICES, amount will be credited […]

Cryptogenic Device/Token’ (ProxKey & ProxKey PRO) fall under Tariff entry 8471 80 00

May 6, 2023 1836 Views 0 comment Print

In re Pagaria Infotech Ventures LLP (CAAR Mumbai) M/s. Pagaria Infotech Ventures LLP (hereinafter referred to as ‘the applicant’, in short) filed an application for advance ruling before the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, Mumbai (CAAR, in short). The said application was received in the secretariat of the CAAR, Mumbai on 26.12.2022, along with its […]

No hard and fast rule can be laid down for fixing quantum of redemption fine

May 6, 2023 1476 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that no hard and fast rule can be laid down for fixing quantum of redemption fine but the same has to be done, depending upon facts and circumstances of each case

Penalty u/s 114A of Customs Act not imposable in absence of any duty demand

May 6, 2023 3540 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh held that penalty under section 114A of the Customs Act, 1962 not imposable in absence of any duty demand. Penalty u/s 114A is invariably linked to the quantum of duty evaded.

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