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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


CBIC notifies Nepalgunj road as an additional LCS

April 20, 2023 1779 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 55/2022-Customs, dated the 31st October 2022, in order to notify Nepalgunj road as an additional LCS against condition number 1 Vide Notification No. 31/2023-Customs Dated: 20th April, 2023 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 31/2023-Customs | Dated: 20th April, 2023 G.S.R.309(E). – In exercise […]

Procedure u/r 7 of Anti-Dumping Rules cannot be bypassed by resorting to RTI

April 19, 2023 723 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that procedure prescribed under rule 7 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-Dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995 is to be followed for any party (including the person who participated in the anti-dumping investigation) requires any information. Rule 7 procedure cannot be bypassed by resorting to RTI.

Conditional provisional release granted as goods are perishable in nature

April 19, 2023 1185 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that when the goods are perishable in nature, the authorities should act with greater swiftness to proceed with the adjudicatory mechanism and take a final decision. Accordingly, conditional provisional release of goods granted.

Scented Sweet Supari classifiable under sub-heading 080280

April 19, 2023 2838 Views 0 comment Print

Shreedhra Agro LLP Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) 1. The appellant has filed the present appeal impugning an order dated 22.06.2022 passed by the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, New Delhi (hereafter ‘CAAR’) whereby the products proposed to be imported by the appellant being ‘Scented & Flavoured and Sweetened Supari’ are classified under […]

ADD on imports of ‘Vinyl Tiles other than in roll or sheet Form’

April 19, 2023 5196 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC imposes anti-dumping duty (ADD) on imports of Vinyl Tiles other than in roll or sheet form originating in or exported from China PR, Taiwan and Vietnam vide Notifications No. 05/2023-Customs (ADD) Dated: 19th April, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notifications No. 05/2023-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 19th April, 2023 G.S.R. 308(E).—Whereas, in the matter […]

Import conditions not violated for use of imported aircraft by non-scheduled (passenger) services

April 18, 2023 1341 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that as per explanation inserted to Condition No. 104, exemption condition would be satisfied if the aircraft imported is used for non-scheduled (passenger) services or non-scheduled (charter) services. Accordingly, use of imported aircraft by non-scheduled (passenger) services, shall not be construed to be a violation of conditions of imports at concessional rate of duty.

CESTAT set aside order of forfeiture of security deposit of Rs. 10 lakh of FedEx Express

April 18, 2023 861 Views 0 comment Print

FedEx Express Transportation & Supply Chain Services India Private Ltd Vs Commissioner (CESTAT Delhi) This is an appeal against Order-in-Original dated 27.03.2021 passed by the Commissioner of Customs (Airport and General), New Delhi, have ordered forfeiture of the whole amount of security deposit of Rs. 10 lakhs, alongwith penalty of Rs. 50,000/- under Regulation 14 […]

Written Consent for Acceptance of Bills of Entry missing – HC allowed Appeal

April 18, 2023 453 Views 0 comment Print

Kanam Latex Industries Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) The facts of the case are that the appellant had imported rubber gloves in bulk. The original authority had directed them to indicate MRP on the packets of imported rubber gloves and assessed the goods to additional duty of customs in terms of Central […]

Customs (Waiver of Interest) Third Order, 2023

April 17, 2023 5352 Views 0 comment Print

duty and interest has been paid within 3 days (including holidays) from the date of removal of such system inability at the Common Portal, which shall be certified by the DG Systems;

Probiotic cultures cannot be classified under chapter 21 of Customs Tariff Act, 1975

April 17, 2023 2313 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that no amount of argument or depth of research can move ‘probiotics’ or, for that matter, ‘cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeast)’ to chapter 21 of First Schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975 as proposed by the show cause notices.

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