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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


Maximum time limit is 60 days for demurrage & detention charges waivers

July 1, 2022 6384 Views 0 comment Print

Since the maximum period of demurrage and detention charges waivers could be possible for 60 days, beyond which, there was no scope for such demurrage and detention charges waiver in view of the proviso to Regulations 10(l) of 2018 Regulations, since the said two months period had already been given from 18.11.2021 to 13.01.2022, beyond 13.01.2022, assessee could not seek for any such waiver for detention and demurrage charges.

Cess of Rs. 23,250 per tonne imposed on crude; import of crude not to be subject to this cess

July 1, 2022 591 Views 0 comment Print

Cess of Rs. 23,250 per tonne imposed on crude; import of crude not to be subject to this cess Special additional excise duty/Cesses imposed on exports of petrol and diesel at the rate  of Rs 6 per litre on Petrol and Rs 13 per litre on diesel Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) of Rs 6 […]

Order without finding for deciding the classification of goods – CESTAT remands matter back

July 1, 2022 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Suzuki Morots Gujarat Private Limited Vs C.C. (CESTAT Ahmedabad) The Commissioner (Appeals) while deciding the classification of the disputed goods, in question, under heading 8708, has not given any finding as to whether all the above conditions which are very important for deciding the classification of goods, satisfy / comply in respect of the disputed […]

Regulatory framework for e-commerce exports of jewellery through Courier mode

June 30, 2022 4860 Views 0 comment Print

Re-imports of jewellery exported using the courier mode on ECCS through an e- commerce platform and returned through the same platform, on ECCS, is being enabled in certain situations subject to certain conditions or restrictions

Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Amendment Regulations, 2022

June 30, 2022 2712 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 57/2022-Customs (N.T.) Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing ), Amendment, Regulations, 2022 for facilitating E-commerce exports of jewellery MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 30th June, 2022 Notification No. 57/2022-Customs (N.T.) G.S.R. 485(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157 […]

Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (First Amendment) Regulations, 2022

June 30, 2022 1383 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 56/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th June, 2022 – Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (First Amendment) Regulations, 2022 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi Notification No. 56/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th June, 2022 G.S.R. 483(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157, read with […]

Tariff Notification No. 55/2022-Custom (N.T.), Dated: 30.06.2022

June 30, 2022 1362 Views 1 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 55/2022-Custom (N.T.), Dated: 30.06.2022 on Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 30th June, 2022 Notification No. 55/2022-Custom (N.T.) S.O. 2960(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) […]

CBIC continues exemption from IGST & Compensation Cess on goods imported under AA/EPCG/EOU Schemes

June 30, 2022 11181 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 37/2022- Customs – Seeks to continue the exemption from Integrated Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess on goods imported under AA/EPCG/EOU Schemes GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 37/2022- Customs New Delhi, the 30th June, 2022 G.S.R. 501(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section […]

CBIC increases BCD rate on Gold imported under TRQ of India-UAE CEPA

June 30, 2022 780 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 36/2022-Customs [G.S.R. 489(E).], Dated: 30.06.2022 – Seeks to increase BCD rate on Gold imported under TRQ of India-UAE CEPA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 36/2022-Customs | Dated: 30th June, 2022 G.S.R. 489(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 […]

CBIC increases rate applicable under BCD exemption on Gold imported under replenishment scheme

June 30, 2022 672 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 35/2022-Customs [G.S.R. 488(E).], Dated: 30.06.2022 – Seeks to increase the rate applicable under BCD exemption on Gold imported under replenishment scheme MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 35/2022-Customs | Dated: 30th June, 2022 G.S.R. 488(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs […]

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