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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


Additional Director General, DRI did not have jurisdiction to issue show cause notice

April 10, 2022 2319 Views 0 comment Print

Ashok Singhla Vs Principal Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) The first issue that arises for consideration is whether the Additional Director General, DRI had the jurisdiction to issue the notice. This precise issue was examined by the Supreme Court in Canon India. The Supreme Court observed that the nature of the power to recover the […]

Delhi HC admits petition questioning provision overruling SC Judgment in Canon India case

April 8, 2022 4992 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court admits petition questioning Validity of provisions in Finance Act 2022 which overruled landmark Judgment of Supreme Court in Canon India case On 07.04.2022, the Delhi High Court admitted a petition challenging validity of provisions contained in the Finance Act 2022 to overrule the judgment of Supreme Court in Canon India case.  The Supreme […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 08.04.2022

April 7, 2022 2100 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 8th April, 2022 vide Exchange rates Notification No. 32/2022 – Customs (N.T.) dated the 7th April, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 32/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, […]

Notification No. 20/2022 – Customs, Dated: 06.04.2022

April 6, 2022 4551 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to the Notification No. 40/2015-Customs dated 21.07.2015 to substitute the name of M/s International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research India Pvt Ltd by M/s De Beers India Pvt Ltd MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 6th April, 2022 Notification No. 20/2022 – Customs […]

No Penalty on Importer for Error by Shipper/Exporter in Bill of Entry

April 6, 2022 1761 Views 0 comment Print

Callmate India Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) CESTAT finds that there is no case of deliberate mis-declaration made out on the part of the Appellant importer. The Bill of Entry had been filed as per the packing list and Bill of Lading. Further, the Shipper/Exporter have accepted their mistake, there being error […]

Representation of Customs Chennai-II against Advance Ruling dated 31.03.2017

April 4, 2022 2268 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s Isha Exim (CAAR Delhi) M/s Isha Exim, P-586, Block-N, New Alipur, Kolkata. West Bengal-700053, an applicant having IEC number 0214014525 had filed an application dated 05.05.2016. seeking advance ruling under section 28-H of the Customs Act, 1962 before the Authority for Advance Rulings (Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax), New Delhi (AAR, […]

HC cannot entertain question relatable to rate of duty/ benefit of exemption notification

April 3, 2022 633 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs  Vs CRI Limited (Calcutta High Court) First, we take up for consideration the preliminary objection raised by Mr. Ghosh with regard to the maintainability of the appeal before this Court. The facts are not in dispute, namely, that the benefit of the notification no.45 of 2005 has been denied. In such circumstances, […]

CESTAT upheld penalty for not informing of counterfeit goods

April 3, 2022 696 Views 0 comment Print

D.J. Import (Prop-Harpreet Singh) Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi)  So far as penalty under Section 117 is concerned, CESTAT find that the conduct of the Appellant is also dubious, and not clean. In spite of having knowledge that the goods dispatched by the Shipper vide aforementioned Bill of Lading, being not as per order […]

CESTAT allows two day delay in filing appeal due to calculation error

April 3, 2022 783 Views 0 comment Print

Dow International Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) The Appellant is in Appeal against impugned Order-in-Appeal whereby, the Commissioner (Appeals) have rejected the Appeal on the ground of limitation. It has been observed in the impugned order that although the Appellant had filed an application of condonation of delay but have not given […]

Know all about Customs Cash Ledger Applicable from 1st June 2022

April 2, 2022 4536 Views 0 comment Print

The Gazette of India released on 29 March 2018 hinted about the soon introduction of Customs Electronic cash ledger similar to GST ledgers. The said amendment was mentioned in The Finance Act, 2018 under ‘Chapter VIIA – Payment through electronic cash ledger’ in the Customs Act, 1962. It was not notified then. In this regard, […]

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