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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


Benefit given to importer as dept failed to substantiate allegation of undervaluation

August 15, 2022 1617 Views 0 comment Print

Held that no iota of evidence was submitted by Revenue regarding under valuation of goods and hence benefit given to the appellant.

Non reporting of change in constitution by Customs Broker – CESTAT upheld Penalty

August 13, 2022 1056 Views 0 comment Print

Regulation 13 of CBLR, 2013 lays down that change of constitution of a Customs Broker needs to be communicated within 60 days from the date of such change for grant of license under Regulation 7.

Requirement of Health Certificate accompanied with import of food consignments

August 12, 2022 2322 Views 0 comment Print

FSSAI stated that with effect from 1st November 2022, imported food consignments of following food categories as specified in FSS(Food Product Standards & Food Additives) shall be accompanied by a Health Certificate issued by Competent Authority of the exporting country in the prescribed format as attached as Annexure-I with the said Order.

Waiver of pre-deposit is not tenable on account of financial inability

August 12, 2022 2673 Views 0 comment Print

Whether wavering of pre-deposit on the grounds of Section 129E of the Customs Act, 1962 existing prior to August 06, 2014 is feasible?

Supplies from DTA to SEZ – Whether Export Duty Applicable?

August 12, 2022 9804 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the implications of Export Duty on supplies from DTA to SEZ in India. Learn about the SEZ policy and how it affects tariff and duties.

Tariff Notification No. 68/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated 12th August, 2022

August 12, 2022 1332 Views 0 comment Print

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Notification No. 68/2022-Customs (N.T.) – Dated- 12th August, 2022 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi Notification No. 68/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 12th August, 2022 S.O. 3801(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by […]

Amendment in Export Policy of Items under HS Code 1101 (wheat)

August 11, 2022 1044 Views 0 comment Print

During the period from 8th August 2022 till 14th August, 2022 certain consignments of wheat flour, as specified therein, will be allowed to be exported.

CAAR ruling not obtained by fraud or misrepresentation of facts not merit to be declared void

August 10, 2022 897 Views 0 comment Print

In re Spraytec India Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) It is not in dispute that no Show Cause Notice had been issued to the applicant by DRI, New Delhi regarding the past clearances at the time of the applicant filing application before the erstwhile AAR, even if it is acknowledged that DRI. New Delhi was investigating the issue […]

Classification of Lithium Ion Cell for use in manufacture of LED Emergency Bulb/Light

August 10, 2022 3207 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on issue as to whether the goods sought to be imported namely Lithium Ion Cell (Captive Consumption — For LED)” merits benefit under Sr. No. 471 of Exemption Notification No. 50/2017-Cus. dated 30.06.2017, as amended by Notification No. 02/2021-Cus. dated 01.02.2021 as part for use in manufacture of LED Emergency Bulb/ Light.

Exemption from BCD & IGST with respect to import of cable laying vessel

August 10, 2022 2220 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant intends to claim exemption from basic customs duty and Integrated Goods and Service Tax with respect to the import of cable laying vessel, as per Sr. Nos. 555 and 557C of the Notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated June 30, 2017.

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