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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


BCD exemption on import of specific textile machineries parts & raw material

March 29, 2023 4407 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 to continue/provide BCD exemption on import of specific textile machineries parts & raw materials for manufacture of goods to be supplied in connection with the purposes of off-shore oil exploration or exploitation medicines of rare diseases and goods for use in the manufacture of X-ray machines. MINISTRY OF […]

Issue of mandatory pre-consultation before Issue of SCN: Bombay HC stays SCN

March 29, 2023 5355 Views 0 comment Print

HC observed that against judgment of High Court of Delhi in case of Amadeus India Pvt. Ltd., appeal is pending before Supreme Court solely on the point of limitation. Thus, prima facie, Revenue has impliedly conceded that pre-consultation is mandatory.

Appeal cannot be dismissed for delay in filing appeal against an Order not served

March 29, 2023 1449 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai remands customs appeal on service date ambiguity. Order-in-Original service method not specified. Time-bar decision reconsidered.

SCN cannot be issued on the basis of mere Suspicion

March 29, 2023 1524 Views 0 comment Print

Shree Rishabhdev Marble and Minerals Private Limited Vs Commissioner of Customs (Preventive) (CESTAT Delhi) CESTAT find that the present proceedings before this Court emanate from a letter dated 6.1.2020 which cannot be treated as a proper show cause notice. No reason or evidence to support the allegation has been brought on record by the respondent […]

Educational & Higher Education Cess payable on Clean Energy Cess

March 29, 2023 3444 Views 0 comment Print

Chemplast Sanmar Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) The appellant had contended before the authorities below that as per Section 83 (3) of Chapter VII , Section 83 (5) of Chapter VII of the Finance Act, 2010, Section 94 of the Finance Act, 2004, Section 138 & Section 139 of the Finance Act, 2007 […]

Amendment to Notification No. 61/94-Customs (N.T.) dated 21.11.1994

March 29, 2023 1077 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Notification No. 61/94-Customs (N.T.) dated 21.11.1994 vide Notification No. 17/2023-Customs Dated: 29th March, 2023 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 17/2023-Customs Dated: 29th March, 2023 G.S.R. 228(E)— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and […]

Demarcation of role of CIU in a Custom House in relation to anti-smuggling work

March 27, 2023 4725 Views 0 comment Print

It has been noticed that customs field formations have adopted varying practice in work allocation between the Special Intelligence and Investigation Unit (SUB) [Import/Export] and the Central Intelligence Unit (CIU) in relation to anti-smuggling cases.

Saccharomyces Boulardii being yeast is classifiable under chapter 21

March 27, 2023 1542 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that Saccharomyces Boulardii being yeast is classifiable under chapter 21 and not under CTH 29183090 as Carboxylic acid.

Enhancement of value only on the basis of NIDB data unacceptable

March 27, 2023 2016 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that enhancement of value merely on the basis of NIDB (National Import Database) data without any other independent evidence is not acceptable.

MOOWR Scheme is Injured!

March 27, 2023 7038 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of proposed amendments to the MOOWR scheme under the Customs Act, 1962, restricting deferment to duties other than IGST and compensation cess. Analyze the potential implications for importers and the manufacturing sector in India.

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