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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 5148 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 54 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 138 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 408 Views 0 comment Print


CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 06.05.2022

May 5, 2022 2145 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 6th May, 2022 vide Exchange rates Notification No. 40/2022-Customs (N.T.) dated 5th May, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 40/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the […]

Royalty provided & reversed subsequently not includible in Transaction Value

May 3, 2022 1401 Views 0 comment Print

Doosan Bobcat India Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) The issue is whether the amount of Rs.28.14 lakhs in the nature of payment of royalty can be included in the transaction value and whether it is a condition of sale. From the facts narrated above, it is seen that there is no agreement […]

Changes in Customs Tariff w.e.f. 01.05.2022- Waiver of Late Fee – reg

May 2, 2022 7617 Views 0 comment Print

Late Fee imposable in terms of Bill of Entry (forms) amendment Regulations, 2017 vide Notification No. 27/2017-Customs (N.T.) dated 31.03.2017 will be waived off in respect of Bills of Entry filed belatedly, which pertains to IGM’s filed on 01.05.2022 & 02.05.2022 on production of negative acknowledgement.

Reassessment u/s 28 is permissible to officer, who carried out initial assessment, and not to DRI

May 2, 2022 2514 Views 0 comment Print

While analyzing Section 28A(4) of the Customs Act, the Apex Court in the case of M/s. Canon India Pvt. Ltd., has held that the provision must be construed as conferring the power of such review on the same officer or his successor who has been assigned the function of assessment. An officer who did the assessment could only undertake reassessment and after extensive analysis, the Court held that the entire proceeding initiated by the Additional Director, General of DRI by issuing show cause notices in all the matters are invalid, without any authority of law and liable to be set aside and accordingly, ensuing demands also have been set aside.

Customs Broker’s Licence cannot be cancelled merely based on DGARM report

May 1, 2022 1680 Views 0 comment Print

Perfect Cargo & Logistics Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) In this case, there are no details in the SCN or in the inquiry report or in the impugned order as to how the DGARM came to the conclusion that the exporters did not exist and how after considering the defence submissions, the Commissioner came […]

Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India & United Arab Emirates) Rules, 2022

April 30, 2022 6405 Views 0 comment Print

Govt notifies Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the United Arab Emirates) Rules, 2022 vide Notification No. 39/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th April, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) NOTIFICATION New Delhi Notification No. 39/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th April, […]

Govt amends notification No. 11/2018 Customs to align HS Codes with FA 2022

April 30, 2022 2283 Views 0 comment Print

Govt amends notification No. 11/2018 Customs dated 2nd February, 2018 to align the HS Codes with  Finance Act, 2022 (FA 2022) vide Notification No. 24/2022-Customs | Dated: 30th April, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi Notification No. 24/2022-Customs | Dated: 30th April, 2022 G.S.R. 327(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section […]

Govt amends 17 Customs notifications to align HS Codes with FA 2022

April 30, 2022 3801 Views 0 comment Print

Govt amends various Customs Tariff notifications in order to align the HS Codes of the said notifications with the Finance Act, 2022 (FA 2022) vide Notification No. 23/2022-Customs | Dated: 30th April, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi Notification No. 23/2022-Customs | Dated: 30th April, 2022 G.S.R. 326(E).—In exercise of the […]

Notification to give effect to first tranche of India UAE CEPA

April 30, 2022 18057 Views 0 comment Print

Govt issued Notification No. 22/2022-Customs Dated 30th April, 2022 to give effect to first tranche of India UAE CEPA. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi Notification No. 22/2022-Customs | Dated: 30th April, 2022 G.S.R. 328(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of […]

SAD refund admissible even if VAT/Sales Tax rate is lower than rate of SAD or nil

April 30, 2022 1692 Views 0 comment Print

Principal Commissioner of Customs (Import) Vs M/s. Omya & Company (CESTAT Delhi) SAD is applicable at the time of import by way of an equitable levy in lieu of sales tax, so as to protect the domestic industry. Further, the Customs Tariff Act itself provides for refund of SAD on re-sale of the goods. The […]

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