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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 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


Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Amendment Regulations, 2023

March 31, 2023 2043 Views 0 comment Print

Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Amendment Regulations, 2023 shall come into force on 1st April, 2023.

Customs- FA 2023 commencement dates of Section 135 & 128 to 131

March 31, 2023 2148 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies commencement dates of clauses (a) and (b) of section 135 & 128 to 131 of Finance Act, 2023 (FA 2023) as 1st April 2023 vide Notification No. 21/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated : 31st March, 2023.  Text of the Notification is as follows:- MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 21/2023-Customs (N.T.) | […]

Customs notification giving effect to 2nd tranche of India UAE CEPA

March 31, 2023 6246 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 20/2023-Customs Dated: 31st March, 2023 giving effect to 2nd tranche of India UAE CEPA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 20/2023-Customs Dated: 31st March, 2023 G.S.R. 252(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, […]

Tariff Notification No. 20/2023- Customs (N.T.) Dated-31.03.2023

March 31, 2023 3117 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 20/2023- Customs (N.T.) Dated-31.03.2023 – Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Reg. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notifications No. 20/2023- Customs (N.T.) Dated : 31st March, 2023 S.O. 1562(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) […]

Notification to give effect to 3rd tranche of India Mauritius CECPA

March 31, 2023 795 Views 0 comment Print

CECPA Notification No. 19/2023-Customs | Dated: 31st March, 2023 to give effect to 3rd tranche of India Mauritius CECPA from 1st day of April, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 19/2023-Customs | Dated: 31st March, 2023 G.S.R.251(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 […]

Mis-declaration of goods not sustained as goods deposited in bonded warehouse for re-export and shipping bills filed

March 31, 2023 1761 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that as goods deposited in bonded warehouse for re-export from the said warehouse and shipping bills have also been filed for export, allegation of misdeclaration of goods cannot be sustained.

Customs duty exemption on drugs & Food for personal use for treatment of Rare Diseases

March 31, 2023 1794 Views 0 comment Print

Customs duty full exemption for all imported drugs & Food for Special Medical Purposes for personal use for treatment of all Rare Diseases The Central Government has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all drugs and Food for Special Medical Purposes imported for personal use for treatment of all Rare Diseases listed under the National […]

Benefit of exemption notification no. 06/2006-CE dated 01.03.2006 available to tubular tower

March 31, 2023 1335 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that tubular tower being parts of wind operated electricity generator is eligible for exemption under notification no. 06/2006-CE dated 01.03.2006.

Acceptance of e-COO issued under India-Japan CEPA

March 31, 2023 7707 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC instructions on Acceptance of Electronic Certificate of Origin (e-COO) issued under India-Japan CEPA vide Instruction No. 13/2023- Customs Dated: 31st March, 2023. F. No. 20000/3/2012-0SD (ICD) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs International Customs Division Room No. 227 A, North Block, New Delhi ***** Instruction […]

Amendment of Notification 19 of 2022 Customs NT dated 30.03.2022

March 30, 2023 2661 Views 1 comment Print

Amendment of Notification 19 of 2022 Customs NT dated 30.03.2022 Vide Notifications No.19/2023- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notifications No. 19/2023– Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 S.O. 1529 (E). —In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of […]

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