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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


Sale of Goods by Importer to Another not Legally Prohibited: CESTAT quashes Penalty

April 18, 2022 747 Views 0 comment Print

Freight Link Logistics Vs The Commissioner of Customs  (CESTAT Chennai) In the present case, it is not disputed that M/s. Vaaraahi Traders are licensed to import goods and that their IE Code is valid. The case set up by the department is that the goods imported are for the use / purchase of Shri A. […]

Substantial evidence needed to prove allegation of non-re-warehousing of goods

April 17, 2022 747 Views 0 comment Print

Faizan Texturising Vs C.C.E. Bharuch (CESTAT Ahmedabad) Facts-The appellant is a 100% EOU engaged in the manufacture of Polyester Texturised Yarn and Polyester Twisted Yarn. Their factory was visited by the officers on 21.04.2003, who conducted various checks and verifications. As a result, shortage of 7618 kg. imported raw material viz. “Bright Polyester Spin Draw […]

Penal Provisions/Confiscation cannot be invoked for Enhancement of Value on Voluntary Statement

April 17, 2022 963 Views 0 comment Print

Neno Crystal Vs Commissioner of Customs (Import)  (CESTAT Mumbai) It would not be inappropriate to mention here that the Appellant’s case is squarely covered by the judgment of Hon’ble Madras High Court in Commissioner of Customs (Sea), Chennai-I Vs. M.R. Associates cited supra wherein it was clearly held that enhancement of value based on voluntary statement […]

Notice from Customs for recovery of Drawback on Non-Realisation of Exports Proceeds

April 15, 2022 17223 Views 5 comments Print

Lot many exporters have started receiving notice from Customs department for recovery of Drawback as below : Notice Specimen : Sub: Non/Part Realization of Exports Proceed s for Drawback – reg. 1. While monitoring the realization of exports proceeds for shipping bills filed between 01.04.2014 to 31.03.2018 through ADVAlT / RBI BRC module of CBlC, […]

Classification of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil and tyre pyrolysis recovered carbon

April 14, 2022 6567 Views 0 comment Print

In re Pairan Pyrolysis Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that the tyre pyrolysis oil and recovered carbon black merit classification under subheadings 27101990 and 28030010 respectively, of the first schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. These items are not covered under the negative list of ISFTA. The goods are exempted from basic customs […]

Classification of fatty substance mixture for developing aqua feed products

April 14, 2022 1014 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s Fermenta Biotech Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that Light Feed Oil or Distilled Fatty Acid and Heavy Feed Oil or Fatty Substance Mixture merit classification under sub-headings 15042090 and 15161000, respectively, of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. HFO, falling under sub-heading 15161000 is eligible for concessional rate of […]

CBIC prescribes BCD and AIDC on Raw Cotton for a specified period

April 13, 2022 3537 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Exempts Cotton From Customs Duty & AICD Till 30 September, 2022 CBIC prescribes BCD and AIDC on Raw Cotton for a specified period vide Notification No. 21/2022-Customs | Dated: 13th April, 2022 Currently, cotton imports are subject to a 5% basic customs tax with an additional 5% levied as the Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC). […]

Tariff Notification No. 33/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 13th April, 2022

April 13, 2022 2106 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 33/2022-CUSTOMS (N.T.) | Dated: 13th April, 2022 – 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 Notification No. 33/2022-CUSTOMS (N.T.) | Dated: 13th April, 2022 S.O. 1824(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred […]

Sampling of Imported Toys cannot be avoided for Difficulties, or commercial detriment

April 13, 2022 1254 Views 0 comment Print

Scale Arts In Vs Commissioner of Customs (NS-IV) (CESTAT Mumbai) Difficulties, or commercial detriment, in complying with the sampling prescriptions is not justifiable ground for excluding the import consignment from the rigours of prescribed testing that is obligated on the importer by the Foreign Trade Policy. Indeed, the policy has afforded sufficient latitude for such […]

Illegal Non-Basmati Rice Export: CESTAT reduces Penalty to Rs. 4 Lakhs

April 10, 2022 984 Views 0 comment Print

Rakesh Dhamir Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) Learned Commissioner (Appeals) recording the finding that the appellant had evidently involved himself in the illegal export of non-basmati rice and have also admitted his role in so many words in his various statement recorded, and also have explained the details of modes operandi. Accordingly, the appeal […]

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