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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 3018 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 5106 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


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 81 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 78 Views 0 comment Print

Education Cess Paid via MEIS Scrips Cannot Be Recovered Again in Cash: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai ruled that Education Cess and Secondary & Higher Education Cess paid through MEIS duty credit scrips for past import...

May 22, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

Past GST Cancellation Cannot Justify Customs Broker License Revocation: CESTAT Delhi

Custom Duty : CESTAT Delhi held that earlier GST cancellation history became irrelevant once the exporter possessed valid GST registration on th...

May 22, 2026 99 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 126 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 132 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 189 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


Madras HC Quashed CESTAT Order for Deciding Issues Not Raised in Appeal

January 14, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that the Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by setting aside redemption and re-export relief that was never challenged by the Department. Issues that had attained finality could not be reopened in an assessee’s appeal.

Madras HC Put on Hold Customs Seizure Over Wheat Flour vs Gluten Classification Issue

January 14, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court restrained seizure of perishable goods where prior rulings treated vital wheat gluten and wheat flour as identical. Authorities were directed to decide the issue after personal hearing.

Need to Import of Medical Devices into India: How to do?

January 14, 2026 1311 Views 0 comment Print

This explains the end-to-end regulatory framework governing medical device imports into India. It highlights why compliance with CDSCO, DGFT, BIS, Customs, and GST laws is essential for smooth clearance.

Bhogapuram Notified as Customs Handling Point in Andhra Pradesh

January 14, 2026 567 Views 0 comment Print

The government has officially notified Bhogapuram for unloading imports and loading exports, expanding authorised customs locations under the Customs Act.

Step-by-Step Process to Import Restricted Goods in India

January 14, 2026 1380 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how restricted imports are regulated in India and the approvals required. The key takeaway is that advance licensing and regulator clearances are critical for smooth imports.

Proclaimed Offender Arrested After 22 Years in Customs Fraud Case

January 14, 2026 672 Views 0 comment Print

A long-absconding accused in a ₹58 lakh customs duty drawback fraud was finally arrested. The case highlights sustained investigation and identity-tracing efforts by the agency.

Customs Tariff Values Notified for Oils, Gold, Silver & Areca Nuts wef 14.01.2026

January 13, 2026 921 Views 0 comment Print

The government issued a notification updating tariff value tables for key commodities, largely retaining existing values with effect from 14 January 2026.

Girls’ Slips Classifiable as Knitted Undergarments Due to Lack of Bust Support: CAAR Delhi

January 13, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority examined whether imported girls’ slips resembled brassieres and held that absence of support features placed them under knitted underclothing. The ruling confirms classification under Heading 6108 for slips made of synthetic fibres.

Non-Ionic Surfactant Classifiable Under CTH 3402 Due to Surface-Active Properties: CAAR Mumbai

January 13, 2026 567 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerned classification of a beverage processing aid containing Polysorbate 65. The Authority held that it met Chapter 34 criteria and classified it as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent.

Optional SIM Connectivity Not Enough to Treat Portable Computers as Telecom Devices: CAAR Delhi

January 13, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether rugged portable devices with scanning and connectivity features should be treated as communication equipment. The Authority held that since data processing is the principal function, the devices are classifiable as portable ADP machines under Tariff Item 84713090.

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