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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 141 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


HC upheld penalty for illegal export of Red Sandalwood/Red Sanders

March 5, 2023 1440 Views 0 comment Print

HC found no infirmity with decision of Adjudicating Authority and its findings that certain parties were involved in illegal export of Red Sandalwood/Red Sanders

Customs valuation of imported goods for trading activity

March 4, 2023 4188 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant does not undertake any value addition on the goods. It earns a margin of 3% while trading imported goods. The assessable value for payment of customs duties has been determined by the applicant as the sum of price at which the goods are sold by Ingrasys Singapore to the applicant plus freight. It may be noted that such freight is directly met by ADSPL.

Dried Black Currant classifiable under HS code 08062010

March 4, 2023 2316 Views 0 comment Print

In re Wholesome Essentials (CAAR Delhi) CAAR consider that application has been submitted, seeking ruling on the questions that (i) Dried Black Currant (subject goods) is classifiable under HS code 08062010; and (ii) the subject goods are eligible to be covered under Sr. No. 32 of Notification 50/2017-Cus., dated 30.06.2017. I notice that the applicant […]

CBIC reduces BCD on Tur Whole to Nil

March 3, 2023 1551 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 50/2017- Customs, dated 30.06.2017, in order to reduce the BCD on Tur Whole to Nil vide Notification No. 16/2023-Customs | Dated: 3rd March, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 16/2023-Customs | Dated: 3rd March, 2023 G.S.R. 170(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of […]

CBIC discontinue specified TRQ rate after 31st March 2023

March 3, 2023 1707 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 30/2022- Customs, dated 24.05.2022, in order to discontinue the specified TRQ rate after the 31st March 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 15/2023-Customs Dated: 3rd March, 2023 G.S.R. 169(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, […]

Requirement of Health Certificate to be accompanied with import of food consignments deffered

March 3, 2023 1848 Views 0 comment Print

Considering representations from various countries and other stakeholders, the implementation of FSSAI’s order issued vide F.No.1829/Health Certificate/FSSAI/Imports-2021 dated 03.08.2022 is deferred till further orders.

Interest u/s 61(2)(i) of Customs Act, 1962 unsustainable as SCN time barred

March 2, 2023 1770 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that demand of interest under section 61(2)(i) of the Customs Act, 1962 unsustainable as SCN is time barred.

Duty demand unsustainable in Clandestine Clearance without Physical Movement/Diversion

March 2, 2023 1110 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad ruled that duty demand in a case of clandestine clearance cannot be sustained if there is no conclusive evidence of physical movement or diversion. The demand based on assumptions and presumptions is unsustainable.

Writ filed in case of differential duty in respect of portable emergency lamp after 16 years needs reconsideration

March 2, 2023 882 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that as writ is filed, in the matter of differential duty in respect of portable emergency lamp, after a lapse of almost sixteen years, the same needs reconsideration on merits and in accordance with law.

Interest u/s 27(A) gets applicable after expiry of 3 months from date of receipt of refund application

March 2, 2023 1959 Views 0 comment Print

CESAT Chandigarh held that interest u/s 27(A) of the Customs Act, 1962 is available after expiry of three months from the date of receipt of refund application till the date on which the refund has actually been paid.

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