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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


CAAR allows TPuS method for goods to be imported from related party suppliers

January 2, 2023 1683 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sick India Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) Regarding seeking certainty on consistency with the principles of customs valuation under process called Transfer Price System and steering Concept (TPuS) To summarise, a factual matrix submitted by applicant states that they propose to follow Transfer Pricing System and Steering Concept (TPuS) method also known as Resale […]

Late fee on filing new Bill of Entry as old Bill of Entry got purged is unsustainable

January 2, 2023 5274 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that imposing late fee charges on filing of new Bill of Entry, as old Bill of Entry got purged and erased in ICEGATE, is unsustainable in law.

Fraudulent import of old cars as new cars- Cestat Reduces penalty to 10%

January 2, 2023 960 Views 0 comment Print

Charanjit Singh Vs Commissioner of Customs (Port) (CESTAT Kolkata) The allegations are made that Appellant had actively participated in the operations regarding fraudulent import of the said cars and undertook the clearance of the cars from Kolkata port, where the said car was cleared as per the declaration. There was no mis-declaration at all as […]

CESTAT Allows Plea for Change of Classification in Globus Infocomm Case

January 2, 2023 567 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the CESTAT decision in the case of Globus Infocomm Ltd. vs. Principal Commissioner of Customs (Import), where the plea for change of classification was accepted. The order directs the re-examination of classification, duty demands, mis-declaration allegations, and penalties.

Value should firstly be determined as per value of contemporaneous imports of identical goods

December 31, 2022 1656 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that as per Rule 4 of the Customs Valuation (Value of Imported goods) 2007 the value shall be the value of contemporaneous imports of identical goods. If such a value is not found, then as per Rule 5 the value shall then be the value of contemporaneous imports of similar goods. Only if neither is available, Rules 7 can be resorted to.

Office memorandum set aside for reconsideration of recommendation for imposition of anti-dumping duty

December 31, 2022 1836 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi set aside the office memorandum for reconsideration of recommendation made by designated authority for imposition of provisional anti-dumping duty.

Instruction regarding Consolidated list of animal feed additives/premix/ supplements for Import into India-reg

December 30, 2022 5304 Views 1 comment Print

Instruction No. 34/2022 regarding Consolidated list of animal feed additives/premix/ supplements for Import into India-reg Instruction No. 34/2022 F.No. 401/92/2022-Cus-III Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) North Block, New Delhi Dated 30th December, 2022 To All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs/ Customs (Preventive). All […]

Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2022

December 30, 2022 1554 Views 0 comment Print

Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2022 notified vide Notification No. 114/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 30th December, 2022 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notification No. 114/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th December, 2022 G.S.R. 931(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157, read with sections 30, 30A, […]

ADD on Jute Products originating in or exported from Nepal & Bangladesh (SSR)

December 30, 2022 1935 Views 0 comment Print

Seek to levy anti-dumping duty on Jute Products originating in or exported from Nepal & Bangladesh (SSR) vide Notifications No. 33/2022-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 30th December, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notifications No. 33/2022-Customs (ADD) Dated: 30th December, 2022 G.S.R. 914(E).—Whereas, the designated authority, vide notification No. 7/09/2021-DGTR, dated the 28th June, 2021, published […]

Tariff Notification No. 113/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 30th December, 2022

December 30, 2022 1803 Views 0 comment Print

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver vide Notification No. 113/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th December, 2022 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notification  No. 113/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th December, 2022 S.O. 6168(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) […]

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