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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


Customers Broker not liable for penal action for bonafide action based on material given by client

May 28, 2022 1566 Views 0 comment Print

he appellant no doubt has filed Bill of Entry in the present case. But the same has been filed on the basis of material given to him by his client. He has expressed his bonafide and denied in-correctness of those documents. Merely because there is evidence on record to falsify the said statement, Customs Broker cannot be held liable for the penal action.

DRI seizes 52 kg Cocaine worth over Rs 500 crore under Operation Namkeen

May 27, 2022 1260 Views 0 comment Print

Continuing its streak of significant seizures, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has recovered 52 kg of cocaine, estimated to be valued at over Rs 500 crore in the international illicit market, from an import consignment. On the basis of extensive data analysis and field surveillance, intelligence was developed by DRI that certain consignments being imported from Iran were likely to […]

Revocation of courier licence justified on breaching legal framework of Customs Act

May 26, 2022 2007 Views 0 comment Print

The Government has been simplifying the law and procedure relating to imports through courier from time to time. Accordingly, lot of trust and reliance has been placed on the courier agencies. A very clear procedure has been put in place by way of Courier Regulations to stream line the imports through Courier mode.

Managing Directors of Company to be summoned only when authorized representatives are not cooperating

May 25, 2022 4560 Views 0 comment Print

HC held that the Managing Director of a company should not be directly summoned by authorities under Section 108 of the Customs Act, 1962 . Further held that, authorized representatives of a company are to be summoned and MD can only be summoned, if the former is not cooperating or if investigation is to be completed expeditiously.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Ceramic Tableware & kitchenware

May 24, 2022 17007 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to levy anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Ceramic Tableware and kitchenware, excluding knives and toilet items’ originating in or exported from China PR for a period of five years. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi Notification No. 16/2022-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 24th May, 2022 G.S.R. 388(E).—Whereas, in the matter of ―Ceramic […]

Anti Dumping Duty on Decor Paper – Reg.

May 24, 2022 7797 Views 0 comment Print

Anti Dumping Duty on Decor Paper – Seeks to amend notification No. 77/2021-Customs(ADD), dated the 27th December, 2021 vide Notification No. 15/2022-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 24th May, 2022 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi Notification No. 15/2022-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 24th May, 2022 G.S.R. 387(E).—Whereas in the matter of ‘Décor Paper’ (hereinafter […]

Notification No. 45/2022-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 24.05.2022

May 24, 2022 3114 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends Notification No.12/97-Customs(N.T.), dated the 2nd April, 1997 vide Notification No. 45/2022-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 24.05.2022 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 24th May, 2022 Notification No. 45/2022-Customs (N.T.) G.S.R. 391(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (aa) of sub-section (1) of section 7 […]

Govt exempts from BCD & AIDC – Crude Sunflower/Soyabean Oil

May 24, 2022 2109 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 30/2022-Customs, Dated: 24.05.2022 – Seeks to provide global Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) of 20 LMT per FY to Crude Sunflower Oil and Crude Soyabean Oil for 2 years exempting from whole of BCD and AIDC MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 30/2022-Customs | Dated: 24th May, 2022 G.S.R. 392(E).—In […]

Pea protein merit classification under subheading 21061000

May 22, 2022 3537 Views 0 comment Print

In re Anshul Life Sciences (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR rule that pea protein merit classification under subheading 21061000 of the first schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, MUMBAI M/s. Anshul Life Sciences, 401, 4th Floor, Jagdamba House, Peru Baug, Goregaon East, Mumbai- 400063 filed an […]

Classification of Import of Dehydrated Dark and Seedless raisin

May 22, 2022 2151 Views 0 comment Print

In re Frizwell Agro Foods (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that the dehydrated dark and small seedless raisin (Vitis vinifera) merit classification under subheading 08062010 of the first schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and are eligible for exemption benefit allowed under sr. no. 32 of notification no. 50/2017-Cus., dated 30.06.2017. FULL TEXT OF ORDER […]

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