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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 5133 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 135 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


CAAR rejects application as dispute already attained a formal status

April 26, 2022 990 Views 0 comment Print

In re Gee Pee Mica Enterprises (CAAR Delhi) CAAR finds that the question raised for advance ruling is already pending before an officer of Customs and the dispute between the applicant and the department has already attained a formal status. In this regard, proviso to section 28 I (2) lays down that the Authority shall […]

CAAR rejects application as question raised was already pending before a Custom officer

April 26, 2022 1401 Views 0 comment Print

In re Aggarwal Laminates Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) Having gone through the application For advance ruling and having heard the authorized representative of the applicant during the personal hearing, CAAR find that the question raised for advance ruling is already pending before an officer of Customs and the dispute between the applicant and the department […]

Refund amount credited to Consumer Welfare Fund, on failure to discharge burden of unjust enrichment

April 25, 2022 3096 Views 0 comment Print

The appellant has paid a certain amount of customs duty. Thereafter, the appellant has sought to create an asset in the shape of ‘receivables’ so as to not pass the effect of payment of duty to the profit and loss account. To nullify the effect of the entry ‘receivables’, it has created a parallel entry exactly opposite to the receivables in its ledger as ‘provisions’.

CESTAT upheld admissibility of CA certificate along with original sale invoice- Allows SAD Refund

April 24, 2022 1218 Views 0 comment Print

M/s Sim Enterprises Vs Commissioner of Customs (Export) (CESTAT Mumbai) Mismatch of description of goods in the import document and subsequent sale invoices that form the sole ground of rejection of refund claim of 4% SAD by the refund sanctioning authority that was confirmed by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) is assailed in this appeal. […]

Sharp monitors are correctly classifiable under heading 8528

April 24, 2022 2475 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sharp Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) M/s Sharp Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd., First Floor, Plot No. 51, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase-3, Near Modi Mill, New Delhi-110020, a private limited company having IEC number 0500002941 and PAN AAECS2980A (M/s Sharp, in short), has filed an application dated 17.07.2019 seeking advance ruling […]

Guidelines for National Risk Management Committee for Customs & GST

April 23, 2022 10989 Views 0 comment Print

There shall be established a National Risk Management Committee for Customs and GST. The DGARM, Delhi will be the nodal agency responsible for convening the NRMC meeting to review the functioning of the NCTC-Cargo, NCTC(Pax) and the GST Business Analytics Wing.

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 22.04.2022

April 21, 2022 4011 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 22nd April, 2022 vide Exchange rates Notification No. 34/2022-Customs (N.T.) dated 21st April, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No.  34/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated the 21st April, 2022 In exercise […]

Duty Drawback claim claimable despite availment of ITC

April 20, 2022 5907 Views 0 comment Print

Numinous Impex (I) Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) As far as the goods falling under Customs Heading No. 8483-40-00 of the Customs Tariff Act 1975 are concerned, the rate of duty for goods both covered under these two Columns is only at 2%. Thus, there is no variation as far as […]

Post import services was not a condition of sale in case the service contract had been closed prior to placing of order

April 18, 2022 2577 Views 0 comment Print

Arcil Catalyst Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs (Import) (CESTAT Mumbai) Conclusion: Where the rendering of the contracted service was to be contingent on readiness of the facility and that the purchase order for the goods to be imported was issued much after those terms of the service agreement was finalized, the rendering of service […]

CESTAT Order on Classification of Goods & Determination of Customs Duty Appealable only before SC

April 18, 2022 2934 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs II JNPT Vs Axiom Cordages Ltd. (Bombay High Court) Impugned order of CESTAT and the appeal memo clearly indicates that the main controversy which arises for determination is in the nature of classification dispute, which relates directly and proximately to the rate of duty applicable for the purpose of assessment and therefore the […]

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