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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 5118 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 63 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 81 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 78 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 129 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


Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) mandatory with effect from 01 April 2023

April 3, 2023 13050 Views 3 comments Print

CBIC issued Circular No. 09/2023 – Customs, dated 30 March 2023 to clarify on phased implementation of Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) with effect from 01 April 2023.

Limitation period is to be calculated from date of amendment when Bill of Entry is amended

April 3, 2023 3504 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that in case of amendment in Bill of Entry, period of limitation should be counted from the date of amendment and not from the date of assessment of Bill of Entry.

Time limit for issuance of notification imposing anti-dumping duty extended by section 6 of the 2020 Act

April 3, 2023 2088 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that provisions of section 6 of the Taxation and other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act, 2020 (the 2020 Act) extends the time limit specified in the Tariff Act for issuance of the notification imposing anti-dumping duty.

Tariff item 8523 don’t offer scope for inclusion of software of any type in residual entry ‘others’

April 3, 2023 2268 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that tariff items within heading 8523 don’t offer scope for inclusion of ‘software’ of any type in the residual entry ‘others’ owing to the exhaustive enumeration in description in that heading.

Exemption under 30/2004-CE not available if new conditions under notification not satisfied

April 3, 2023 900 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that exemption benefit of Central Excise Notification No. 30/2004-CE dated 9.7.2004 not available as new conditions amended vide Notification No. 34/2015-CE dated 17.7.2015 not satisfied.

Amendment to Notification 40/2015 – Customs dated 21.07.2015

April 3, 2023 1170 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Notification 40/2015 – Customs dated 21.07.2015 vide Notification No. 29/2023 – Customs Dated: 03rd April, 2023 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notification No. 29/2023 – Customs Dated: 03rd April, 2023 G.S.R. 265(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section […]

Mere suspicion in import/export cannot be ground to suspend license of Customs Broker

April 1, 2023 1194 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that simply because a suspicion has arisen in a particular case it is not sufficient ground to suspend the licence of the customs broker who handled such imports/exports.

Classification of goods cannot be altered as some parts imported and cleared under separate BOE

April 1, 2023 1743 Views 1 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that merely because some parts were imported separately and cleared under a separate Bill of Entry (BOE), the department cannot contend that the goods cannot be classified under CTH 8437. Goods classifiable under CTH 8437 as order placed for supply would be complete only by including the goods imported vide both Bills of Entry.

Imports of Motor Spirit/ High Speed Diesel assessable on actual receipt in shore tank

April 1, 2023 858 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that imports of Motor Spirit/ High Speed Diesel is assessable on actual receipt in shore tank and not transaction value based on invoice price of overseas supplier.

Manner of issue of duty credit for goods exported under RoSCTL Scheme

April 1, 2023 1419 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies manner of issue of duty credit for goods exported under the RoSCTL Scheme under Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 vide Notification No. 25/2023-Customs (N.T.) Dated:  1st April, 2023. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 25/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated:  1st April, 2023 G.S.R. 262(E) – In exercise of the powers conferred […]

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