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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-examining the issuing authority unnecessary as duty demand not contested

November 28, 2022 708 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that the respondent is not contesting the duty demand and penalty and the entire duty and penalty is also paid by the respondent. Then, remanding the matter of re-examining whether the SCN issuing authority is proper or not is totally unnecessary and uncalled for.

Once application for SEZ LOP is accepted, unit attains SEZ status and entitled for exemption u/s 26 of SEZ Act

November 26, 2022 2754 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that once the application for SEZ LOP is accepted and LOP is issued, the Unit attains the SEZ Status and therefore entitled to all the exemptions provided under section 26 of the SEZ Act which also includes exemption from payment of duties of customs.

Data Centre Switch Router models lassifiable under sub-heading 85176290

November 25, 2022 1578 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR rule that Data Centre Switch Router models specified in para 2 are classifiable under sub-heading 85176290 of first schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and are eligible to avail benefit under Sr. No. 13N of Notification No. 24/2005-Customs

Data Center Switch models capable to be used as carrier ethernet switches classifiable under sub-heading 85176290

November 25, 2022 2847 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ingram Micro India Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) M/s Ingram Micro India Private Limited filed an application on 17.08.2022 seeking advance rulings on the classification of 18 different series of data centre switch models and applicability of Sr. No. 20 of Notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated 30.06.2017 on these devices. 2. The applicant is a […]

Mould Base merit classification under Sub-heading 84807900

November 25, 2022 1554 Views 0 comment Print

In re SMI-Amtek Cranshaft Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Delhi) CAAR note that the applicants intend to import specially designed, cut-to-shape & size goods said to be mould bases. It is also confirmed by the authorized representative that question posed for advance ruling is not pending before the officer of Customs and no dispute has arisen at […]

Classification of Laser Jet Printer should be based on its primary function

November 25, 2022 1818 Views 0 comment Print

In re HP India Sales Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) The moot question is as to whether or not, the items, i.e printers in question, in absence of formatter board and firmware have the essential character of a printer. To arrive at the conclusion, I intend to refer to a few judgments. In the case of Jaypee […]

CBIC amends certain specific FTA/PTA notifications

November 25, 2022 2496 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends 5 Customs Notifications w.r.t imports of Flat panels, Display modules, or Control circuits into India from Singapore vide Notification No. 61/2022-Customs | Dated: 25th November, 2022 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 61/2022-Customs | Dated: 25th November, 2022 G.S.R. 848(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section […]

CESTAT reduces Redemption Fine and Penalty as classification was not conclusive

November 25, 2022 798 Views 0 comment Print

Shree Keshariyaji Metal Impex Vs C.C. (CESTAT Ahmedabad) CESTAT find that as regard the classification of goods that whether the same is Aluminium Scrap or Aluminium Sheet, the assessment was made on the basis of the department’s claim and the appellant have paid the duty. The said assessment was not challenged by the appellant therefore at […]

Confirmation of recovery of cost of recovery charges by Commissioner under regulations 5(2) and 6(1)(o) of Customs Area Regulations 2009 unsustainable

November 24, 2022 2064 Views 1 comment Print

Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (Preventive) (CESTAT Delhi) CESTAT Delhi held that the Commissioner could not have ordered for cost recovery charges under the provisions of regulations 5(2) and 6(1)(o) of Customs Area Regulations 2009. Accordingly, penalty imposed under regulation 12(8) also not sustainable. Facts- The appellant is a State Government […]

CESTAT drops demand on Goods found in Registered Public Bonded Warehouse

November 24, 2022 486 Views 0 comment Print

C.C.E. & S.T. Vs Modest Infrastructure Ltd (CESTAT Ahmedabad) Whether the duty free material found during the search of the premises of M/s Modest at Warehouse- 2 can be considered as lying outside the bonded warehouse and registered premises of M/s Modest, consequently liable for payment of custom duty as proposed in the show cause […]

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