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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


CBIC exempt Gold imports from Social Welfare Surcharge 

June 30, 2022 1716 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 34/2022-Customs [G.S.R. 487(E).], Dated: 30.06.2022 – Seeks to exempt Gold imports from Social Welfare Surcharge MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 34/2022-Customs | Dated: 30th June, 2022 G.S.R. 487(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) read […]

CBIC increase BCD rate on Gold

June 30, 2022 2439 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 33/2022-Customs [G.S.R. 486(E).], Dated: 30.06.2022 – Seeks to increase BCD rate on Gold MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 33/2022-Customs | Dated: 30th June, 2022 G.S.R. 486(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and sub-section (12) […]

Exemption from additional Custom duty on imports of Petroleum Crude & ATF

June 30, 2022 1050 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to exempt imports of Petroleum Crude and ATF from whole of the additional duty of Customs leviable thereon under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the said Customs Tariff Act, as is equivalent to the Special Additional Excise Duty. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 30th June, 2022 Notification No. 32/2022-Customs […]

Section 127B Customs: HC explains who can file Application To Settlement Commission 

June 30, 2022 2823 Views 0 comment Print

Halliburton Offshore Services Inc. Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) The word ‘case”’ used in Section 127-B of the Customs Act, 1962 is defined u/s 127-A(b) to mean any proceeding under this Act or any other Act for the levy, assessment and collection of customs duty, pending before an adjudicating authority on the date […]

Scented & Flavoured and/or Sweetened Betel Nut’ merit classification under CTH 080280

June 29, 2022 2247 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Scented & Flavoured and/or Sweetened supari, the question to be answered is whether the addition of special flavoring agents would render the betel nuts into preparations of betel nuts, classifiable under Chapter 21. In this regard, the judgment of the Honble Supreme Court of India in the case of M/s Crane Betel Nut Powder Works and of the CESTAT, Chennai in the case of M/s Azam Laminators Pvt. Ltd.

Adjudicating authority can exercise discretion for provisional release of seized goods

June 29, 2022 3465 Views 0 comment Print

Held that para 2 of Circular 35/2017-Cus is clearly contrary to Section 110 A and is, consequently, void and unenforceable at law. It is not permissible for the CBEC, by executive fiat, to incorporate limitations, on provisional release of seized goods, which find no place in the parent statutory provision, i.e. Section 110 A of the Act.

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Swiss Franc wef 30.06.2022

June 29, 2022 447 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Swiss Franc wef 30.06.2022 vide Notification No. 54/2022 -Customs (N.T.) Dated: 29th June, 2022 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 54/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 29th June, 2022 In exercise of the powers […]

Depreciation allowable up to the date of payment of import duty

June 29, 2022 1362 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Ahmedabad case – Anjaleem Enterprise P Ltd Vs C.C.E. & S.T. Learn how lower authorities violated Tribunal orders on duty, depreciation, and payment.

No Penalty & Confiscation for mere Clerical Error in filling Bill of Entry

June 29, 2022 2043 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Delhi ruling in Ceramic Tableware case against the Commissioner of Customs. Analysis of clerical error, redemption fine, and penalty under Sections 112(a)(ii) and 114AA.

Advance ruling cannot be treated as blanket permission to importer of Scrap

June 28, 2022 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the legal battle of Uwas Recyclers LLP vs. Customs Authority. The case revolves around the classification of metal waste, exploring Customs Act sections and the implications.

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