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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


Customs Act: Penalty cannot be imposed on mere Contradictory Statements

April 15, 2023 1122 Views 0 comment Print

Sunil Garg Vs C.C. (CESTAT Ahmedabad) Appeal is filed against penalty imposed by the Adjudicating Authority under section 112(a) and 114AA of the Customs Act, 1962. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant submits that there is contradiction in the statement of the appellant as well as the third party. Therefore, these statements cannot […]

Classification of Portable Computers viz. Barcode/RFID/Tablet Mobile Computer

April 14, 2023 1977 Views 0 comment Print

The product carries a processing ability of a laptop and functionality of a scanner in a single wireless device. These Portable Computers essentially perform 1D and 2D barcode scanning and additionally have ferture s like Wi- Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, data transfer etc.

VIEWSONIC Brand LCD Monitors classifiable under sub-heading 85285200

April 14, 2023 1224 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR rule that all models of WIEWSONIC Brand LCD Monitors’ covered under present application are classifiable under sub-heading 8528 52 00 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and would be eligible to avail benefit of duty exemption under sr. no. 17 of Notification No. 24/2005-Customs, dated 01.03.2005, as amended.

Customs authorities not empowered to seal immovable property

April 14, 2023 1392 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that there is no power available with the custom authorities to seal premises of any person, which are nothing but a form of immovable property.

Refund of excess additional custom duty paid was rightly sanctioned as authorities were binding by HC order

April 14, 2023 1173 Views 0 comment Print

Refund claim seeking refund of the excess additional duty of customs paid during the period 26.03.2015 to 22.06.2015 was rightly sanctioned as there was no error on the part of either the Assistant Commissioner or the Commissioner (Appeals) in sanctioning the refund without considering the limitation as both authorities were bound by the order of the Delhi High Court.

Documentary evidences provided by appellant hence burden is on department to prove foreign origin of goods

April 13, 2023 873 Views 0 comment Print

Maa Lilori Bhander Vs Commr. of Customs (Preventive) (CESTAT Kolkata) CESTAT Kolkata held that appellant duly produced documentary evidences like GST invoice, E-way bill and consignment notes. Accordingly, once Appellant has provided documentary evidence, the burden of proving that the goods are of a foreign origin falls on the Department. Facts- In the present case […]

Tariff Notification No. 28/2023-Custom (N.T.) Dated: 13th April, 2023

April 13, 2023 2046 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 28/2023-Custom (N.T.) Dated:  13th April, 2023 -Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ) Notification No. 28/2023-Custom (N.T.) | Dated:  13th April, 2023 S.O. 1735(E).In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) […]

Fees of technical knowhow not includible in assessable value of imported goods

April 13, 2023 1374 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that as transfer of technical knowhow not a condition for sale of capital goods, hence, technical knowhow fee not to be included in the assessable value of imported goods.

Revenue cannot classify products under HSN other than one proposed in SCN

April 12, 2023 1716 Views 0 comment Print

Once the show cause notice proposes a particular classification it is not open to Adjudicating authority to classify the goods under a different If the revenue wishes to change the classification a separate show cause notice is required to be issued within permissible time.

Custodians & Shipping Lines directed to waive demurrage & detention charges till 13.04.2023

April 12, 2023 2703 Views 0 comment Print

Custodians and Shipping Lines are directed to waive the demurrage and detention charges till 13.04.2023.

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