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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


Re-exporting of goods without payment of customs duty not permissible on expiry of bonded period

January 11, 2023 3798 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that as the bonded period is expired, the importer is liable to pay the customs duty. Importer cannot re-export the goods under section 69 without payment of the customs duty.

SOP to deal with Customs clearance of fresh fruit consignments

January 10, 2023 1650 Views 0 comment Print

Grievances have been received from Trade and Customs Brokers highlighting the issue of delay in examination and clearance of consignments of fresh fruits.. especially in view of the perishable nature of such fresh fruits, where verification or investigation is being done by SIIB (I) or CIU, JNCH,

Reasons should be recorded when Central Government opines non-imposition of anti-dumping duty and designated authority recommends imposition

January 9, 2023 1071 Views 0 comment Print

The main grievance of the appellant, which is an Association of Indian Steel producer in India, is that despite the recommendation made by the designated authority in the final finding pursuant to the sunset review investigation that was initiated for imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of colour coated/pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel originated in or exported from China PR and European Union , the Central Government did not issue a notification for imposition of anti-dumping duty though three months expired from the date of publication of final finding.

Health Warning on both sides of tobacco product packages covering 85% of display area

January 7, 2023 606 Views 0 comment Print

Section 7 of the Act provides for specified Health Warning on all tobacco product packs. These rules have been amended time to time, for display of specified health warning on both sides of the tobacco product packages covering 85% of the principal display area.

Implementation of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022

January 7, 2023 6789 Views 0 comment Print

Port and Custom Authorities have to take necessary action inter-alia to verify the import or export with respect to Extended Producer Responsibility, to Inform the Ministry and Central Pollution Control Board of any illegal traffic and take action against importer for violations under the Indian Ports Act, 1908 or the Customs Act, 1962. The duties and responsibilities of Port and Customs are prescribed in Schedule-V of the said rules.

Direction of higher authority is binding upon lower authority

January 6, 2023 3201 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that it is settled legal position that the directions given by the higher authority is binding upon the lower authority and therefore, such directions cannot be ignored on any count.

ADD on Fishing Net originating in or exported from China extended

January 6, 2023 900 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to extend levy of ADD on Fishing Net originating in or exported from China PR till  9th July, 2023, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier vide Notification No. 01/2023-Customs (ADD) Dated: 6th January, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 01/2023-Customs (ADD) Dated: 6th January, 2023 G.S.R. 12.(E).— Whereas, the […]

Revised guidelines for Back to Town (BTT) of Export Cargo

January 5, 2023 19269 Views 0 comment Print

After the filing of Shipping Bill, the cargo needs to be registered at CFS/CPP. After examination/inspection, Let Export Order (LEO) is granted. In some cases Exporter/CHA wants to

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 6th January, 2023

January 5, 2023 4545 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 6th January, 2023 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 02/2023 – Customs (N.T.) Dated 5th January, 2023. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS New Delhi ***** Notification No. 02/2023 – Customs (N.T.) Dated 5th January, […]

Bail granted as arrest memo didn’t contain gist of alleged offence

January 5, 2023 2595 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that as arrest memo needs to contain the gist of offence alleged to have been committed Absence of the same, makes arrest memo bereft of necessary particulars. Accordingly, bail granted to the applicant.

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