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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


Rejection of application u/s 125 of Customs Act on sound reasons justifiable

February 17, 2023 1920 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that rejection of application u/s 125 of the Customs Act, 1962 for release of confiscated goods on payment of redemption fine justified as the rejection was based on sound reasons.

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 17.02.2023

February 16, 2023 5283 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export with effect from 17th February, 2023 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 10/2023 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 16th February, 2023. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 10/2023 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: […]

Exemption notification gets effective only from date it got published in Official Gazette

February 16, 2023 1983 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore held that notification no. 29/2018-CUS dated 01.03.2018 was published in the official gazette only on 06.03.2018 after it was digitally signed. Hence, the said notification is effect only from 06.03.2018 and not from 01.03.2018.

Absolute confiscation of gold sustainable as appellant failed to prove that it was not smuggled

February 16, 2023 1239 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi upholds the absolute confiscation of disputed gold as it was reasonably believed to be smuggled and appellant failed to discharge his burden to prove that the golds was not smuggled gold.

Security deposit is not governed by provisions of Section 27 of Customs Act

February 16, 2023 2325 Views 0 comment Print

Komatsu India Private Limited Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) It is not the case of the Revenue that what the appellant claimed was the refund of the duty paid and there is also no dispute that the appellant claimed only the security deposit made. The Hon’ble jurisdictional High Court in the case of M/s. […]

Tariff Notification No. 09/2023-Customs (NT) Dated: 15th February 2023

February 15, 2023 2496 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 09/2023-Customs (NT) Dated: 15th February 2023– Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs New Delhi Notification No. 09/2023-Customs  (N.T.) | Dated 15th February, 2023 S.O. … (E).– In exercise […]

Reassessment by Deputy Commissioner after clearance of goods for home consumption is bad in law

February 15, 2023 2784 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that the Deputy Commissioner is not empowered to issue an assessment order under Section 17(5) of the Customs Act, 1962, after the goods have already been cleared for home consumption.

Customs field formations and DRI keep constant vigil to deter smuggling of gold and drugs

February 15, 2023 1911 Views 0 comment Print

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) celebrated its 65th Founding Day on 5th December 2022 in an Inaugural Function held in New Delhi. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today. The Minister stated that the inaugural function was followed by […]

Anti-dumping Duty cannot be demanded on the basis of expired notification

February 15, 2023 1143 Views 0 comment Print

Once a notification enforcing anti-dumping duty is expired and non-existent, such non-existent notification cannot be extended.

Duty paid against order assessing customs duty which was appealed is duty paid under protest

February 14, 2023 5076 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that the very act of filing an appeal against an order imposing customs duty is a protest against the duty as assessed. Accordingly, the same is to be construed as duty paid under protest.

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