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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


Revenue Department has discretion to allow/disallow redemption of prohibited hazardous waste

December 21, 2022 684 Views 0 comment Print

HC upheld order passed by Revenue Department confiscating the waste oil and imposing the penalty on import of the same. Held that, re-export of imported waste oil is not allowable as it is prohibited under the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2008

Notification No. 5/2022-Customs (CVD), Dated: 21.12.2022

December 21, 2022 1248 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 5/2022-Customs (CVD) | Dated: 21st December, 2022 – Seeks to amend notification No. 2/2022- Customs (CVD) dated 28.04.2022 in order to change the name of the producer viz. M/s Kobelco and Materials Copper Tubes (Thailand) Co Ltd to KMCT (THAILAND) CO. LTD, in pursuance of DGTR recommendation MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) […]

Anti-Dumping duty on Stainless-Steel Seamless Tubes & Pipes extended for 5 years

December 20, 2022 14631 Views 2 comments Print

Notification No. 31/2022-Customs (ADD), Dated: 20.12.2022 – Seeks to impose Anti-Dumping duty on Stainless-Steel Seamless Tubes and Pipes originating in or exported from China PR for a period of 5 years in pursuance of fresh final findings issued by DGTR. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) NEW DELHI Notification No. 31/2022-Customs (ADD) […]

Notification No. 111/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated 20th December, 2022

December 20, 2022 1143 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 111/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | dated 20th December, 2022 – Seeks to amend Notification No. 58/2021-Customs (N.T.), dated the 01.07.2021 under sub-section (2) of Section 151B of the Customs Act, 1962 to notify Agreement or Arrangement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance (CMAA) in Customs Matter of India and with other Countries. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA […]

No Penalty leviable merely on basis of Speculations

December 17, 2022 1425 Views 0 comment Print

Since none of the orders of the authorities below was at any discussion or finding regarding mensrea or unlawful gain to the appellant or attributing any knowledge on his part, therefore, the orders denying the duty exemption benefit and confirmed the differential duty of Rs.26,12,902/- with interest and imposed a penalty of Rs.26,12,902/- along with interest under Section 114A was merely proceed on basis of speculations which was not justified.

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 16.12.2012

December 15, 2022 1542 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 16th December, 2022 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 109/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | dated 15th December, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS NEW DELHI ***** Notification No. 109/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | dated 15th […]

Tariff Notification No. 108/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 15th December, 2022

December 15, 2022 1824 Views 0 comment Print

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver vide Notification No. 108/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 15th December, 2022 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi Notification No. 108/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 15th December, 2022 S.O. 5869(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by […]

Revenue needs to establish the smuggled nature of the goods

December 14, 2022 663 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that as the goods are not being notified under section 123 of the Act, it is onus on the revenue to establish the smuggled nature of the goods. In absence of any evidence, allegation of smuggled nature unsustainable.

CBIC notifies Kakrawah as LCS for clearance of any class of goods

December 13, 2022 1245 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 107/2022- Customs (N.T.) Dated 13 December, 2022 – Notifying Kakrawah as LCS for clearance of any class of goods imported or exported by land by amendment of Principal Notification No. 63/1994-Customs (N.T.) dated 21st November, 1994. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) New Delhi Notification No. 107/2022- Customs (N.T.) | […]

Rate of duty/ exemption prevailing at time of filing ex-bond bill of entry is available

December 13, 2022 3792 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that the assessment in real sense takes place at the time of ex-bonding of the warehouse goods. Therefore, the effect of rate of duty, any exemption notification prevailing at the time of filing the ex-bond bill of entry shall be applicable and not the one which is applicable at the of in-bonding of the good.

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