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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


Import of Medical Devices as per requirements of Medical Devices Rules, 2017

February 1, 2023 5265 Views 0 comment Print

Bills of Entry containing Medical Devices including Surgical and Medical Examination Gloves are required to be referred to the concerned Assistant Drug Controller (I) office at the port of import for ensuring the compliance of the requirements before clearance of the medical devices under the Medical Device Rule, 2017.

Customs Act: HC grants bail to accused as Gold Value was than less Rs. 1 Crore

February 1, 2023 1317 Views 0 comment Print

Ronak Soni Son of Hariram soni Vs Union of India (Rajasthan High Court) The accused person Mr. Ronak Soni while coming from Kolkata to Jaipur (via train) was intercepted by officials of DRI on 27.10.2022 and he was found carrying gold weighing 1872 grams of gold valued at Rs. approx 97 lacs. However, on the […]

ICEGATE Registration and Procedure

February 1, 2023 63402 Views 3 comments Print

Find out everything you need to know about ICEGATE Registration and Procedure. Learn how to obtain a digital signature certificate (DSC), the registration process and more! ICEGATE, Indias e-commerce portal managed by the customs department simplifies the customs clearance process.

Tariff Notification No. 07/2023-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 31.01.2023

January 31, 2023 65451 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 07/2023-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 31.01.2023 – Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi Notification No. 07/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 31st January, 2023 S.O. 459(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by […]

Procedure to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning at Port

January 31, 2023 2022 Views 0 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-III) CONTAINER SCANNING DIVISION, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, TAL. URAN, DIST. RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA-400707 F.  No. S/V-30/Misc-40/2017-18/CSD/JNCH Dated: 31.01.2023 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 08/2023 Subject: Operationalization of Drive Through Container Scanner (Road) at BMCT (Scan codeD­INNSA1RSDT02); Procedure to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning­-reg. Attention of the Importers, Exporters, […]

When & How to Strike Off Name of LLP from Register of LLPs

January 30, 2023 4431 Views 0 comment Print

An application is required to be made in E-Form 24 to Registrar of Companies for striking off name of the LLP with consent of all partners

Redemption Fine cannot be demanded merely for issue of PSI certificate by Branch Office

January 29, 2023 729 Views 0 comment Print

When the question is considered in the larger perspective, it is clear that there is no violation as alleged, more so because the PSI certificate issued by the Branch was subsequently ratified by the DGFT (as reflected in paragraph 25 of the Order-in-Original), which serves the purpose.

High Court can’t answer classification of products under Customs Tariff Act as it requires Technical Analysis: Calcutta HC

January 27, 2023 1233 Views 0 comment Print

Writ Jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India Writ Court should not scrutinise an adjudicating authority’s decision itself, by acting as an appellate authority over such order of the authority and substitute the findings of an authority by reappreciating the evidence and material and more particularly the nature of a case like this.

No custom duty recovery on import of aircrafts in absence of findings by Competent Authority

January 27, 2023 1935 Views 0 comment Print

Chimes Aviation Private Limited Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) Conclusion: Confiscation and customs duty recovery order against Chimes Aviation Private Limited for use of aircrafts for purposes other than training was quashed as  the customs authorities should have proceeded to recover the duty on the basis of the undertaking only when the competent authority […]

Amendment to Instructions on extension of Requirement of Health Certificate accompanied with import of food consignments

January 27, 2023 1938 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Instruction No 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022, Instruction No 30/2022-Customs dated 14.11.2022 and Instruction No 32/2022-Customs dated 28.11.2022 regarding extension of Requirement of Health Certificate accompanied with the import of food consignments-reg.

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