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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 5121 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


Revocation of customs broker licence justified on failure to verify correctness of documents

February 24, 2023 1818 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that Customs Broker failed to verify the correctness of the documents, violated the obligation as a custom broker under CBLR, 2013, accordingly, revocation of licence and forfeiture of security deposit justified.

CBIC exempts BCD on ships/ vessels for breaking up

February 23, 2023 3495 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Exempted Customs Duty and IGST leviable on ‘vessels and other floating structures for breaking up’ Vide Notification No. 13/2023-Customs Dated: 23rd February, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) New Delhi Notification No. 13/2023-Customs | Dated: 23rd February, 2023 G.S.R. 124(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the […]

Seizure Memo of DRI devoid of reasons liable to be Quashed & Set Aside

February 23, 2023 3561 Views 0 comment Print

HC held that reasons should be stated in seizure memo, order of provisional release and order of extension of time period under Customs Act.

Portable Solar Home Electric Light – HANS 300 & HANS 150 are solar power based device

February 22, 2023 807 Views 0 comment Print

JMK Energy Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) CESTAT Delhi held that simply because there are four other alternative means through which Portable Solar Home Electric Light – HANS 300 and HANS 150 can be charged, it doesn’t mean that they are not solar power based devices. Facts- M/s JMK Energy, New Delhi filed this […]

Goods imported in violation of ITC(HS) Import policy and also undervalued are liable to confiscation

February 22, 2023 1920 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that imported goods are liable to confiscation under section 111 of the Customs Act as restricted goods are imported in violation of the provisions of ITC(HS) Import Policy and the goods were not correctly valued.

Applicability of amended Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 on imported goods

February 22, 2023 4329 Views 1 comment Print

Importers of goods which are not plastic packaging, but are coming wrapped or packed in plastic packagings, such as machinery, textile, etc., are required to upload the EPR registration in e-sanchit at the time of filing of the Bills of Entry to avoid any query on this issue.

Amendment in Circular No. 26/2016-Customs dated 09.06.2016

February 21, 2023 6510 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to notice that cases of such antecedent verification arc lacing unreasonable delays at certain field formations. In order to ensure that this task is completed in a time hound manner. it has been decided to amend the aforesaid Circular 26/2016-Customs by inserting the following sentence at the end of Para 4.1

CBIC amends details of ex-bond Bill of Entry / Shipping Bill in Form A

February 21, 2023 3120 Views 0 comment Print

F. No. 483/01/2020-LC Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs Room No. 227 A. North Block, New Delhi *** Circular No. 04/2023-Customs Dated 21st February, 2023 To. All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs (Prey.) All Principal […]

Pre-deposit mandatory under section 129E of the Customs Act in gold smuggled case

February 21, 2023 2388 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that looking at the kind of quantum of gold smuggled in India, it is impossible to accept that petitioner has no financial capacity. Accordingly, pre-deposit mandatory under section 129E of the Customs Act for further proceedings.

Notice for revocation of customs broker license issued beyond 90 days of offence report is unsustainable

February 21, 2023 1260 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that as per regulation 17(1) of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations 2018, notice for revocation of license to the customs broker is to be issued within a period of 90 days from the receipt of offence report. Order unsustainable as notice issued beyond the period of 90 days,

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