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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


CAAR Order on grounds of Awaiting Decision of Delhi High Court

February 21, 2022 1278 Views 0 comment Print

In re Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) M/s. Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. (the applicant, hereinafter) had filed 10 applications for advance rulings before the Authority for Advance Rulings, Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, New Delhi (AAR, hereinafter). These applications were pending at the time of appointment of the Customs Authorities for […]

Amazon wireless Speaker device classifiable under heading 8518

February 21, 2022 2670 Views 0 comment Print

In re Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that wireless speaker device model no. P5B83L merits classification under heading 8518 and more specifically under subheading 85182100 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, MUMBAI Ruling M/s. Amazon Seller Services Pvt. […]

HSN mentioned by supplier is just a base, imported goods can be classified under any other appropriate HSN

February 20, 2022 7587 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Central Excise And Customs Vs Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. (CESTAT Hyderabad) Facts- The assessee imported various equipment from Reliance Infra Projects and Zhejiang and cleared them by filing 36 Bills of Entry (BOE) with the Customs at Kakinada. BOE filed in the Customs EDI system are either marked to an officer for assessment or […]

CAAR closes application of ‘Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd.’ for non-prosecution

February 19, 2022 1353 Views 0 comment Print

In re Jabil Circuit (CAAR Mumbai) As applicant has failed to submit the requisite information and express their willingness to appear for personal hearing, CAAR order that the said application of M/s. Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd. shall be treated as closed on the ground of non-prosecution. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF […]

Confiscated goods should be returned in case of delayed issuance of notice

February 18, 2022 5529 Views 0 comment Print

In the instant case, admittedly there has been no provisional release of the seized goods. Further extension of six months with the reasoned order by the Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs also is completely missing. The period of six months from the date of signature expired on 03.10.2019.

Gujarat HC asks Custom Authorities to consider waiving Demurrage Charges in Lieu of Wear & Tear suf-fered by Importer

February 17, 2022 1770 Views 0 comment Print

Hazel Mercantile Ltd Vs Chief Commissioner Of Customs (Gujarat High Court) At this stage, Mr. Nankani made two fold fervent appeals. He made a request that the earlier bond, which was furnished by his client to the respondent No.1 should be returned as the writ applicant has now been asked to furnish a fresh bond. […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 18.02.2022

February 17, 2022 2721 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 18th February, 2022 vide Notification No. 10/2022- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 17th February, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 10/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the […]

Tariff Notification No. 09/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15.02.2022

February 15, 2022 3228 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 09/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15.02.2022 for 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, the 15th February, 2022 Notification No. 09/2022-CUSTOMS (N.T.) S.O. 690(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) […]

Chennai Customs launches online portal for submission of intimations & returns

February 15, 2022 3894 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai-IV Commissionerate is introducing the EPD portal as a one-stop solution for online submission of mandatory compliances such as Returns, intimation of import, intimation of goods receipt, B17 bond debit & credit. The portal can be accessed through the web link https://epdchennaicustoms.in/. T

ADD on imports of Aluminium foil of thickness ranging from 5.5 micron to 80 micron

February 14, 2022 8940 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to extend the Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on imports of Aluminium foil of thickness ranging from 5.5 micron to 80 micron originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China, imposed vide Notification No. 23/2017-Customs (ADD), dated the 16th May, 2017,, till 15th June, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 14th […]

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