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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 5136 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


Specially Distinguished Record of Service Medal to 29 CBIC Officers

January 25, 2022 1536 Views 0 comment Print

President is pleased to award Appreciation Certificates and Medals for Specially Distinguished Record of Service to the officers and staff of CBIC, Department of Revenue, on the occasion of the Republic Day, 2022

Anti-dumping Duty on Import of ‘Axles for Trailers’ from China

January 24, 2022 3849 Views 1 comment Print

CBIC imposed Anti-dumping Duty on ‘Axles for Trailers’ originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China vide Notification No. 4/2022-Customs(ADD), Dated 24.01.2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department Of Revenue) New Delhi, the 24th January,2022 Notification No. 04/2022-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 43(E).—Whereas, the designated authority, vide notification No. 7/7/2021-DGTR dated the 19th April, 2021, published in […]

CBIC rescinds Notification levying ADD on PVC Flex Films

January 24, 2022 3012 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind Notification No. 42/2016 – Customs (ADD) dated 8th August, 2016 to remove levy of ADD on PVC Flex Films vide Notification No. 3/2022-Customs (ADD), Dated: 24.01.2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 24th January, 2022 Notification No. 3/2022-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 38 (E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections […]

I-MAS POS consisting of Nickle/Cobalt Hydroxide, Graphite & moisture classifiable under CTH 28254000

January 23, 2022 939 Views 0 comment Print

In re Smartage Projects Pvt ltd (CAAR Mumbai) Thus, it is in terms of the chapter note 1 of chapter 28 read with Rules 1, 2 and 3(a) of the GIR, the goods proposed to be imported i.e. I-MAS POS, consisting of Nickle Hydroxide (78-80%), Cobalt Hydroxide (2-2.5%), Graphite (12-18%) and moisture (2.8%) is classifiable […]

Extortion of money in the names of Customs Officers

January 20, 2022 5658 Views 0 comment Print

Beware of fraudsters extorting money in the name of Indian Customs! Indian Customs never calls or send SMS for paying Customs Duty in a personal bank account. All communication from Indian Customs contain a DIN which can be verified on CBIC website. Public Notice has been issued as below- OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 21.01.2022

January 20, 2022 2202 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 21st January, 2022 vide Notification No. 04/2022- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 20th January, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 04/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the […]

Imported Base Oil can be used as HSD or Automotive fuel in internal Combustion Engines: HC

January 20, 2022 7521 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT ignored the fact that High-Speed Diesel imported under the guise of Base Oil SN 50 was being diverted as fuel by routing such goods through the purported manufacturers who claim to manufacture Bio-Diesel B100. Thus, department had es

Evans Consoles merit classification under heading 8537

January 20, 2022 2337 Views 0 comment Print

In re Evans Consoles Corporation (CAAR Delhi) Product under consideration is described as ‘Evans Consoles’ in the product literature, which is equipped with switches, electric motors and other electronic equipment, meant for performing specialized functions. These Consoles will be designed according the requirements of the customers in India as per the contracts, will be manufactured […]

Classification of GPON ONT (Gigabit Passive Optical Networks Optical Network Termination))

January 20, 2022 5208 Views 0 comment Print

In re Netlink ICT Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) M/s. Netlink ICT Private Limited filed an application on 30.08.2021 seeking advance rulings on the classification of GPON ONT and applicability of Sr. No. 13P of the Notification No. 24/2005-Customs, dated 01.03.2005 or Sr. No. 421 of Notification No. 50/2017- Customs, dated 30.06.2017 on the said device. […]

Alignment of AEO Circulars with CAROTAR, 2020 – Reg

January 19, 2022 2475 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is drawn to Circular No. 33/2016–Customs dated 22.07.2016 as amended, including by Circular No. 54/2020- Customs dated 15.12.2020, vide which relaxation in furnishing of Bank Guarantee was extended to various categories of AEO/AEO (MSME), but would not be applicable in cases where the Competent Authority orders furnishing of Bank Guarantee for provisional release of goods under section 18 of Customs Act, 1962.

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