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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 5148 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 54 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 138 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 408 Views 0 comment Print


Data projector classifiable under sub-heading 85286200

January 12, 2022 1215 Views 0 comment Print

In re Audio Distribution House Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) The projector under consideration has got certain additional ports such as HDMI, audio, composite, etc. Further, the product is compatible with an aspect ratio of 16:9, though the aspect ratio of 4:3 is native. These facts make it capable of being a video projector and consequently […]

Classification of Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)- Off Combo Unit

January 12, 2022 3042 Views 0 comment Print

In re Alvest Millennium Aviation Leasing IFSC Pvt Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) According to the HSN Explanatory Notes, the heading 8803 covers parts of the goods falling in heading 88.01 or 88.02, provided the parts fulfil both the following conditions: – i. They must be identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with the […]

Parts of electronic toy cars merit classification under heading 9503

January 12, 2022 4308 Views 0 comment Print

The goods described in the application as parts of electronic toy car, in semi-assembled form as presented before me merit classification under heading 9503 of First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act.

Customs cargo service provider not entitled to charge any rent or demurrage on goods seized or detained or confiscated by Superintendent of Customs

January 12, 2022 3813 Views 0 comment Print

Green Gold Timbers Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (Gujarat High Court) The short point that falls for our consideration is, whether the customs cargo service provider (respondent no.3 herein) is entitled to charge any rent or demurrage on the goods seized or detained or confiscated by the Superintendent of Customs or Appraiser or Inspector […]

Penalty cannot be imposed on Customs Broker if no deliberate act or omission

January 11, 2022 4854 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs Vs B. Dhananjayan (CESTAT Chennai) For violation of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations the agent is not an inspector, but rather a processing agent of documents with respect to clearance of goods through Customs House; that the mentioning of IE Code of the exporter in the shipping bill would itself reflect that before […]

CESTAT upheld Confiscation of 11 Gold Bars which appeared to be of foreign origin

January 10, 2022 1665 Views 0 comment Print

Confiscation of eleven gold bars-MMTC marking/brand was upheld and penalty under section 112(b) was reduced to Rs. 2,50,000 as the reliability of statement of Mr. Bajpai recorded during investigation was doubtful, as he had alleged coercion and duress.

Classification of Vehicle ‘Parts’ – Supreme Court & CBIC Instruction

January 10, 2022 11892 Views 0 comment Print

SC in the case of Westinghouse Saxby Farmer Ltd. v. Commissioner of C. Ex. decided on 08.03.2021 held that the ‘relays’ capable of use solely as part of the Railway signalling equipment should be classified under heading 8608 and not as normal electrical relays under heading 8536.

HC directs Customs Commissioner to consider representation of Appellant & Pass reasoned & speaking order

January 7, 2022 1503 Views 0 comment Print

Carbon Resources Private Limited Vs The Prinicipal Commissioner of Customs (Port) & Anr. (Calcutta High Court) Petitioners in this writ petition are aggrieved by inaction on the part of the respondents to dispose of their first representation dated December 26, 2020 being Annexure P3 to the writ petition as well as the second representation by […]

HDFC Bank goes live for Customs Duty payments

January 7, 2022 1866 Views 0 comment Print

HDFC Bank today announced that its integration with Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) ICEGATE platform has gone live. With this, the Bank will offer customers the convenience of directly paying Customs Duty by selecting HDFC Bank. This follows authorisation by the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts of CBIC to collect IGST on […]

Tyres needs to be classified based on Dominant use of the same

January 7, 2022 2472 Views 0 comment Print

We find going by the principle of dominant use as enunciated in the judgments cited above, as we find that the tyres are basically suitable for off-road use that is in difficult terrain and rocky/muddy areas etc.

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