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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 138 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 141 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


Exports by Post (Amendment) Regulations, 2022

December 9, 2022 1347 Views 0 comment Print

These regulations may be called the Exports by Post (Amendment) Regulations, 2022. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Tribunal cannot reconsider its previous decision

December 9, 2022 666 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa High Court held that in absence of any power of review, the Tribunal could not have subsequently reconsidered its previous decision and the subsequent order reopening the matter is held to be the illegal, ultra vires and without jurisdiction.

Postal Export (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2022 and implementation of PBE Automated System

December 9, 2022 1554 Views 0 comment Print

In order to leverage the vast network of post offices across the country and enable MSME’s (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) to export to global markets using e-commerce or other regular channels, the CBIC in collaboration with the Department of Posts (DoP) has developed a dedicated Postal Bill of Exports (PBE) Automated System for postal exports.

Penalty u/s 114AA leviable due to unauthorized modification/ alteration in shipping bill

December 8, 2022 1185 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that penalty under section 114AA of the Customs Act is leviable as the appellant have resorted to unauthorised modification /alteration in the shipping bill after the same was passed by the proper officer of the Customs

Notification No. 102/2022- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 08.12.2022

December 8, 2022 1818 Views 0 comment Print

Notification in relation to Land Customs Stations removal of seasonal limit for trade and item restriction for import and export through Nagarkata and Kulkuli LCS by amendment of Principal Notification No. 63/1994-Customs (N.T.) dated 21st November, 1994 .

Duty drawback already paid needs to be remitted as sale proceeds not received by exporter

December 8, 2022 1641 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that duty drawback has been paid to the exporter, but, until now, sale proceeds have not been received against exports, the deeming provision incorporated in the second (2nd) proviso to Section 75 will kick in. Hence, duty drawback needs to be remitted.

Classification of imported Fuel Cell System for use in manufacturing of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

December 7, 2022 2748 Views 0 comment Print

Fuel Cell System which is made up of seven components viz. Fuel Processing System. Fuel cell stack module. Air Processing System. Thermal Management System, Electric module. FCS monitoring control and module and DC DC Converter proposed to be imported by the applicant merits classification under CTH 85.01 and more specifically under CTH 8501 33 20.

Special Valuation Branch (SVB) under Customs – Valuation for Goods imported from Related Parties

December 7, 2022 33174 Views 0 comment Print

Special Valuation Branch is a special unit of the Customs department which is specializing in investigating the transactions which are entered into by importer based out in India and a supplier based in foreign country who have relationship like joint ventures, partnerships, holding-subsidiary etc.

Refund of SAD paid via DEPB Scrip is available

December 5, 2022 1386 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT held that benefit of refund of SAD paid u/s. 3(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 in terms of notification no. 102/2007-CUS as amended by notification no. 93/2008-CUS dated 01/08/2008 is available even if the same is paid through DEPB scrip.

Confirmation of penalty u/s 112 of Customs Act to non-importer is unsustainable

December 3, 2022 1098 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that the appellant being a subsequent purchaser of the goods from the M/s Philips India who had allegedly purchased the imported the goods hence confirmation of penalty under Section 112 of the Customs Act is unsustainable in law.

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