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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


Amnesty Scheme for one time settlement of default in export obligation

April 26, 2023 1974 Views 0 comment Print

Amending Customs Notifications to implement the Amnesty Scheme for one time settlement of default in export obligation by Advance and EPCG authorization holders notified by DGFT Vide Notifications No. 32/2023-Customs Dated: 26th April, 2023 MINISTRYOF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notifications No. 32/2023-Customs |Dated : 26th April, 2023 G.S.R. 316(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by […]

Classification of Mobileye Connect (Surveying system used for collision avoidance)

April 26, 2023 1548 Views 0 comment Print

It is submitted that Mobileye Connect is a surveying system used for collision avoidance and consists of three main components and functions of which are as under: (i) Camera Unit (ii) Display Unit (iii) GPS Unit

Customs Broker not liable for mis-declaration as BOE filed based on documents given by importer

April 26, 2023 2073 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that Customs Broker cannot be held liable for mis-declaration as Bill of Entry (BOE) was filed by the Customs Broker based on the documents given by the importer and there is no evidence brought on record to show that the Customs Broker was aware of the misdeclaration.

Amendment of Notification No. 19/2022 Customs (NT) dated 30.03.2022

April 26, 2023 1581 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment of Notification No.19/2022 Customs (NT) dated 30.03.2022 Vide Notification No. 30/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 26th April, 2023 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notification No. 30/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 26th April, 2023 S.O. 1934(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 51A of the […]

Reassessing ‘cameras’ under general description instead of declared specified classification unjustified

April 26, 2023 1458 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that rejecting exemption benefit and duty demand u/s 28 of Customs Act, 1962 by reassessing ‘cameras’ under general and residual description i.e. ‘others’ under 8525 8090 instead of declared specified classification i.e. 8525 8020 is unjustified.

Breach of regulation 11(m) of CBLR unsustainable as sub-let owner failed to dealt with export consignment

April 26, 2023 687 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that there is no breach of regulation 11(m) of Customs Broker Licensing Regulations, 2013 (CBLR) as the licence is sub-let and two employees of sub-let owner failed to dealt with export consignment.

DEPB license obtained based on fabricated documents – Penalty upheld

April 26, 2023 945 Views 0 comment Print

DEPB licences sold by the appellant were based on fabricated documents showing export of goods to Bangladesh through Land Customs Station

Benefit of exemption notification no. 102/2007 not deniable alleging imported goods were sawn and sold in DTA

April 25, 2023 672 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that the benefit of exemption Notification No. 102/2007 cannot be denied merely because the imported goods were of logs whereas the same were sawn and sold in DTA.

Suspension of Customs Broker license at the stage of Show Cause Notice unjustified

April 25, 2023 1755 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that suspension of Customs Broker license at the stage of Show Cause Notice unjustified as the same will have serious implication on the livelihood of many employees working in the organization.

Cross examination cannot be denied stating that no purpose will be achieved

April 25, 2023 1059 Views 0 comment Print

Noticee has a right to get copies of documents. Department has to record reasons for denying request for cross examination. Cross examination cannot be denied stating that no purpose will be achieved.

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