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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


Cancellation/Holding of swapping order of Export Quota for export during Sugar Season 2022-23-Reg.

January 27, 2023 855 Views 0 comment Print

Instruction No. 03/2023-Customs Cancellation of swapping order w.r.t. 8th & 9th Reallocation of Export Quota for export during Sugar Season 2022-23 and holding of export quota

ADD on Phthalic Anhydrid import from China, Indonesia, Korea RP & Thailand Reg.

January 25, 2023 1443 Views 0 comment Print

Phthalic Anhydride‘ originating in, or exported from China PR, Indonesia, Korea RP and Thailand, falling under tariff item 2917 35 00 of the First Schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975

Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificates & Medals announced to CBIC officers on Republic Day, 2023

January 25, 2023 2547 Views 0 comment Print

Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificates and Medals announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2023 vide Notification No. 06/2023-Customs (N.T.)  Dated:  25 January, 2023 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS NEW DELHI 5 MAGHA, 1944 SAKA Notification No. 06/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 25 January, 2023 […]

Mere wrong classification doesn’t amount to mis-declaration/ mis-statement

January 23, 2023 9879 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that wrong classification of goods or claiming of ineligible exemption notification doesn’t amount to mis-declaration or mis-statement.

Import of urea through STC, MMTC and Indian Potash Limited is permissible as per ITC (HS) Policy 2009-2015

January 23, 2023 942 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that Heading No.3102 1000 of the ITC (HS) Policy 2009-2015 allows import of Urea through STC, MMTC and Indian Potash Limited. Hence, goods cannot be held liable to confiscation. Consequently, no penalty u/s 112 can be imposed.

Goods released as department failed to prove the smuggled nature of goods

January 23, 2023 681 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that appellant produced all the evidence and documents contending that mobile phones were purchased from open market in Delhi. However, customs department failed to satisfy the onus that the said mobile phones were smuggled in nature. Accordingly, goods released.

HC dismisses revenue Appeal against CAAR ruling in Amazon case for delay in filing

January 23, 2023 792 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs (Import) Vs Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd (Delhi High Court) Inordinate delay in the advance ruling attaining finality would frustrate the scheme and the object of providing such advance rulings. Thus, keeping in view the express language of the proviso to Section 28KA of the Customs Act as well as the nature […]

Method of computation of transaction value of export of goods shall be as per Custom Valuation Rules

January 21, 2023 6618 Views 0 comment Print

In re Shiv Shakti Minechem (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR ruled that valuation of the subject goods namely ‘Laterite’ shall be done in accordance with the provisions of Customs Valuation (Determination of value of export goods) Rules, 2007 read with Customs Act, 1962. Accordingly, in respect of the rulings sought by the applicant on the points as […]

Classification of to be imported Rolls Made of Polyester, Taffeta, Satin Etc.

January 21, 2023 1179 Views 0 comment Print

Applicant proposed to import Rolls made of Polyester, Taffeta, Satin etc. which are available with width ranging from 10 millimetres to 810 millimetres. The applicant submits that ultimate customer of products are companies engaged in manufacturing of readymade garments. The products will be ultimately used for the purpose to capture trademark, wash care instructions and other details like country of manufacturing, size, make etc. on the products for the reference of retail customers.

Classification of projectors designed for use with automatic data processing machine

January 21, 2023 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Classification on import of Data Projector- It is evident that the projectors in question are designed for use with an automatic data processing machine. It also appears that the subject goods has got additional ports which make it capable of being a video projector, classifiable under 85286900.

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