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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


Customs Faceless Assessment – Standard Examination Orders through RMS

August 29, 2022 6993 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC decided to introduce RMS generated uniform examination orders at all Customs stations across the country. This functionality is expected to enhance the uniformity in examination, and lower the time taken in the process as well as reduce associated costs.

Foreign Currency in excess of permissible limit liable for confiscation

August 27, 2022 5082 Views 0 comment Print

Currency was attempted to the exported and was brought within the limits of customs area contrary to the restrictions and prohibitions imposed by the Customs Act or any other law for time being in force, is liable for confiscation.

Factum of actual payment of price in terms of addendum cannot be ignored while determining value of vessel

August 26, 2022 525 Views 0 comment Print

Diamond Industries (SBD) Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Ahmedabad) CESTAT find that the controversy at hand narrows down to the question whether the transaction value of the vessel is to be price mentioned in the original MOA or the reduced price indicated in the addendum. We are of the opinion that in light of the […]

B&D spares of Interceptor Boats to Cost Guard eligible for exemption Notification No. 12/2012-Cust

August 26, 2022 1239 Views 0 comment Print

issue involved in present case is that whether appellant’s goods imported and supplied as a B&D spares of Interceptor Boats to Cost Guard, Government of India is eligible for exemption Notification No. 12/2012-Cust (Sr. No. 460 or 469A).

Refund cannot be denied on hyper-technical objection of not been filed before competent authority

August 26, 2022 1119 Views 0 comment Print

The petitioner was unquestionably prosecuting his refund claim in a bonafide manner which ought not to have thrown away on hyper-technical objection of not having been filed before the competent authority and/or not having been filed in the prescribed format and finally as being delayed.

Enhanced value for imports cannot be adopted merely based on acceptance by importer

August 26, 2022 1347 Views 0 comment Print

In spite of admission on behalf of the importer, Revenue is required to satisfy requirements prescribed under Section 14 of Customs Act read with Customs Valuation Rules before any enhancement of valuation.

CESTAT upheld absolute confiscation of smuggled gold bars

August 26, 2022 915 Views 0 comment Print

No dispute about illicit transaction of smuggling of old bars. So Commissioner (A) has rightly upheld absolute confiscation of gold bars.

CESTAT condones delay of 2644 days in filing appeal by sick unit before BIFR under SICA

August 25, 2022 888 Views 0 comment Print

Royal Cushion Vinyl Products Limited Vs Commissioner Of Customs Export (CESTAT Mumbai) On perusal of the date chart/list of events, as above, we find that as a sick company, the applicant was pursuing the matter before the BIFR under the Sick Industrial Companies (special Provisions) Act, 1985. Further, on examination of the case records, we […]

Concessional rate benefit of 2.5% basic customs duty available on import of power tillers

August 25, 2022 1737 Views 0 comment Print

Held that power tillers and rotary tillers are self same goods. Accordingly benefit of concessional rate of basic customs duty of 2.5% under notification no. 12/2012- Customs dated 17.03.2012 is available on import of power tillers

Differential classification of same goods imported at different places would negate very purpose of Tariff Act

August 25, 2022 2340 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs Vs Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (CESTAT Mumbai) Differential classification of same goods imported at different places would negate very purpose of Tariff Act CESTAT held that differential classification of the impugned goods imported at different places would negate the very purpose of the Tariff Act on the one hand and would cause avoidable […]

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