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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 3024 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


Time limit stated under Regulation 17(7) of CBLR, 2018 is mandatory in nature

January 16, 2023 1440 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that timeline prescribed under Regulation 17(7) of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018 (CBLR, 2018) relating to completion of the proceedings and passing of the final order within 90 days from the date of receipt of inquiry report is mandatory in nature.

Classification & Exemption of Projectors for Automatic Data Processing Machines

January 16, 2023 696 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the classification and exemption of projectors designed for use with automatic data processing machines. Understand the specific heading for classification, the presence of additional features, and eligibility for exemption under Notification No. 24/2005.

Import/Release of Goods without Ownership Transfer Not Permissible

January 14, 2023 2076 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court ruled that the import or release of goods in favor of a petitioner without the transfer of ownership is not allowed under Section 2(26) of the Customs Act, 1962. The petitioner is liable to pay 50% of the detention/demurrage charges.

Tariff Notification No. 04/2023-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 13th January, 2023

January 13, 2023 2772 Views 0 comment Print

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver vide Notification No. 04/2023-Customs(N.T.) Dated: 13th January, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, Notification No. 04/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 13th January, 2023 S.O. 259(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section […]

CBIC exempt COVID-19 vaccines from basic Custom duty till 31.03.2023

January 13, 2023 582 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC exempt COVID-19 vaccines from basic Custom duty till 31st March, 2023 vide Notification No. 01/2023–Customs Dated: 13th January, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 01/2023–Customs | Dated: 13th January, 2023 G.S.R. 22(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the […]

Whether Supply from SEZ to EOU is Import for EOU & Custom Duty Applicable?

January 12, 2023 9102 Views 2 comments Print

Find out whether the supply from SEZ to EOU is considered an import and whether Customs Duties are applicable. Our article covers key concepts of SEZ and provisions of the SEZ Act, 2005.

Commissioner (A) should consider order Passed by it in past for Similar Goods

January 12, 2023 483 Views 0 comment Print

ABB India Limited Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) The Petitioner is a manufacturer of circuit breakers and switch gears of high voltage. The Petitioner exported the goods under ten shipping bills dated 21 January 2008, 5 February 2008, 12 February 2008, 4 March 2008, 11 March 2008, 11 June, 2008, 5 June, 2008, […]

Faceless Assessment – Standard Examination Orders through RMS – Phased implementation of Standardized Examination Orders through RMS

January 11, 2023 2625 Views 0 comment Print

F. No.450/155/2020-Cus. IV(Pt) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) Room No.227B, North Block, New Delhi ***** Circular No. 02/2023-Customs | Dated : 11th January, 2023 To, All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs/ Customs (Preventive) / Customs & Central Tax All Principal Commissioners/ Commissioners […]

Customs (Assistance in Value Declaration of Identified Imported Goods) Rules, 2023

January 11, 2023 5097 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs New Delhi Notification No. 03/2023-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 11th January, 2023 G.S.R. 19(E)- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 156 read with section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, hereby makes the following […]

Customs (Assistance in Value Declaration of Identified Imported Goods) Rules, 2023 (CAVR, 2023)

January 11, 2023 5577 Views 0 comment Print

F.No. 466/32/2022-Cus.V Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs Room No. 227A, North Block, New Delhi ***** Circular No. 01/2023-Customs | Dated 11th January, 2023 To, Pr. Chief Commissioners/Chief Commissioners (Customs or Central Tax & Customs) Pr. Directors General/Directors General, all under CBIC Pr. Commissioners/Commissioners of […]

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