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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


Advisory for launch of ICEGATE 2.0

November 17, 2022 3150 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC is launching ICEGATE 2.0 in phased manner w.e.f. 16.11.2022. Users will be intimated about various upcoming modules in advance by way of pop up/tickers/notifications. Users will continue to use existing features of ICEGATE 1.0 and additional features under ICEGATE 2.0 till the complete rollout of the latter.

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 18.11.2022

November 17, 2022 2496 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 18th November, 2022 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 97/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 17th November, 2022 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 97/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 17th November, […]

Notification No. 57/2022-Customs, Dated: 17.11.2022

November 17, 2022 4461 Views 0 comment Print

MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 57/2022-Customs | Dated: the 17th November, 2022 G.S.R. 822(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do […]

Concessional duty benefit under Project Import Regulations under CTH 9801

November 16, 2022 3294 Views 0 comment Print

In re Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (CAAR Mumbai) The applicant has sought an Advance Ruling on whether the applicant and Siemens Limited can register the said ‘Project’ and avail the concessional duty benefit under Project Import Regulations under the CTH 9801 with recommendation / sponsoring letter issued by the PMRDA. In this regard […]

Gas lift/Gas spring merits classification under sub-heading 9401 9900

November 16, 2022 1350 Views 0 comment Print

In re Gurmat Impex & Shipping Services (CAAR Mumbai) Gas lift/Gas spring merits classification under sub-heading 9401 9900 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, MUMBAI M/s. Gurmat Impex & Shipping Services (hereinafter referred to as ‘applicant’) has filed the present advance […]

Rough/semi-finished castings merit classification under Heading 8477

November 16, 2022 1449 Views 0 comment Print

As per the explanatory notes to Heading 73.25 which provides for exclusion of ‘castings which are products falling in other headings of the Nomenclature (e.g., recognizable parts of machinery or mechanical appliances) or unfinished castings which require further working but have attained the essential character of such finished products, the subject goods do not merit classification under Heading 7325.

If classification proposed by Revenue is incorrect, than classification declared by appellants cannot be disturbed

November 16, 2022 1413 Views 0 comment Print

Utkarsh Chemicals Vs C.C. Mundra (CESTAT Ahmedabad) The common issue involved in all the appeals of the bunch as well as in the present appeals is of classification of goods declared by the appellant as Bed Cover and the revenue’s claim is that imported goods is ‘polyester woven fabric’ classifiable under CTH 54075490. Brief facts […]

Tariff Notification No. 96/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15th November, 2022

November 15, 2022 1350 Views 0 comment Print

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Notification No. 96/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15th November, 2022

Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 15.11.2022 of Korean Won

November 14, 2022 957 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate of Korean Won for Import & Export wef 15th November, 2022 vide Exchange rate Notification No. 95/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | dated 14th November, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** New Delhi Notification No. 95/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | […]

Restricted entry of food items in under specific ports

November 14, 2022 1707 Views 1 comment Print

Vide order dated 17.10.2022 FSSAI has decided that with effect from 1st February, 2023, import of below specified high-risk products shall be permitted only through 61 ports

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