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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


CBIC notifies Authorised Officers for import of food under FSSAI Act

February 2, 2022 1923 Views 0 comment Print

It is stated that FSSAI has notified Authorised officers at 157 Points of Entries (PoEs) for food, wherein 104 PoEs are to be manned by Customs officials as Authorized officers (AOs) while 53 PoEs are manned by FSSAI officials.

Applicability of Social Welfare Surcharge on goods exempted from basic and other customs duties/cesses

February 1, 2022 6333 Views 1 comment Print

Circular No. 3/2022-Customs No. CBIC-190354/262/2021-TRU Section-CBEC Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Tax Research Unit) ***** Room No. 156, North Block New Delhi, dated the 1st of February, 2022 To, All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive), All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs & Central Tax, All Principal […]

Changes in Custom Duty vide Budget 2022- Detailed Analysis

February 1, 2022 23853 Views 1 comment Print

Memorandum Explaining the Provisions in Finance Bill, 2022 (Budget 2022-23) Relating To  Amendments in the Customs Act, 1962 Other Legislative Amendments Pertaining To Customs, Amendments in the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, Pruning and Review of Customs Duty Concessions/ Exemptions, Proposals Involving Changes in Effective Basic Customs Duty Rates In Respect Of […]

DRI has no jurisdiction to issue Show Cause Notice

February 1, 2022 5028 Views 0 comment Print

Sree Krishna Enterprises Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) Appellant submitted that the Show Cause Notice having been issued by DRI, the order passed cannot sustain in terms of the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Canon India Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Commissioner of Customs reported in 2021 (376) ELT 3 (SC). […]

Govt rescinds CVD on imports of Certain Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products

February 1, 2022 2946 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind the countervailing duty (CVD) imposed on imports of Certain Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products originating in or exported from China PR which was imposed by vide Notification No. 1/2017- Cus (CVD) dated 07.09.2017. CBIC notifies Notification No. 1/2022-Customs (CVD) dated 1st February, 2022 to give effect to above […]

Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Amendment Rules, 2022

February 1, 2022 24051 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules, 2017 so as to simplify and automate the procedures vide Notification No. 07/2022-Customs (N.T.) dated 1st February, 2022 to give effect to Changes prescribed vide Union Budget 2022-23 i.e. Finance Bill 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Flat rolled product of steel, plated or coated with alloy of Aluminum or Zinc rescinded

February 1, 2022 2847 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind the anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of Flat rolled product of steel, plated or coated with alloy of Aluminum or Zinc originating in or exported from China PR, Vietnam and Korea RP vide Notification No. 16/2020-Cus (ADD) dated 23.06.2020 vide Notification No. 07/2022-Customs (ADD) Dated 1st February, 2022 to give effect to […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of High Speed Steel of Non-Cobalt Grade rescinded

February 1, 2022 1467 Views 0 comment Print

seeks to rescind the anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of High Speed Steel of Non-Cobalt Grade originating in or exported from Brazil, China PR and Germany vide Notification No. 38/2019-Cus (ADD) dated 25.09.2019 vide Notification No. 06/2022-Customs (ADD) Dated 1st February, 2022 to give effect to Changes prescribed vide Union Budget 2022-23 i.e. Finance Bill 2022. […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Straight Length Bars and Rods of alloy steel rescinded

February 1, 2022 2595 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind the anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of Straight Length Bars and Rods of alloy steel originating in or exported from China PR vide Notification No. 54/2018-Cus (ADD) dated 18.10.2018 vide Notification No. 05/2022-Customs (ADD) Dated 1st February, 2022 to give effect to Changes prescribed vide Union Budget 2022-23 i.e. Finance Bill 2022. […]

Govt amends exemption notifications related to electronic items & medical devices

February 1, 2022 4359 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend various notifications giving exemption to electronic items and medical devices vide Notification No. 15/2022-Customs Dated 1st February, 2022 to give effect to Changes prescribed vide Union Budget 2022-23 i.e. Finance Bill 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 15/2022-Customs New Delhi, the 1st February, 2022 G.S.R.89(E). – […]

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