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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


Govt imposes ADD on import of ‘Decor Paper’ from China

December 27, 2021 4680 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 77/2021-Customs (ADD) -Seeks to impose ADD on Decor Paper originating in or exported from China PR for a period of 5 years. OVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 77/2021-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 27th December, 2021 G.S.R. 882(E).- Whereas in the matter of ‘Décor Paper’ (hereinafter referred to […]

Provisions of Warehousing Under Customs Law

December 26, 2021 108054 Views 0 comment Print

The provisions for warehousing have been mentioned under Chapter IX of the Customs Act, 1962 and other subsequent rules and regulations. The process of warehousing and its related provisions have been elaborated below. What is Warehousing? Warehousing is the process of storing physical goods before they are sold further or distributed. Warehouses safely and securely […]

Classification of Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate (1- mole, 2-mole, 7-mole)

December 25, 2021 6123 Views 0 comment Print

In re VVF (India) Limited (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that the goods ‘Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylate (1-mole, 2-moles, 7-mole)’ are non-ionic organic surface-active agents and merit classification under subheading 34021300 of Customs Tariff Act, 1975, subject to prescribed conditions under note 3 to Chapter 34. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, MUMBAI […]

Unsubstantiated allegations against applicant goes against the spirit of advance rulings

December 25, 2021 1074 Views 0 comment Print

In the present case, the applicant has disclosed all relevant facts in the applications, which were also shared with the jurisdictional commissionerate. The unsubstantiated allegations of the commissionerate against the applicant in this proceeding are therefore unwarranted and go against the spirit of advance rulings.

Classification of Unfavoured/API/Chikni/Flavoured supari

December 25, 2021 2952 Views 0 comment Print

In re UBS Exports International Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) Advance ruling has been sought on classification of four different goods, each known as ‘supari‘ in common trade parlance, albeit with differentiator, viz. API, Chikni, Unflavoured and Flavoured. The basic raw material for each of the four goods is raw betel nut, which is classifiable under […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Turkish Lira wef 25.12.2021

December 24, 2021 2571 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Turkish Lira against Indian Rupees with effect from 25th December, 2021 vide Notification No. 103/2021-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 24th December, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 103/2021 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 24th December, […]

Notification No. 54/2021-Customs, Dated: 24.12.2021

December 24, 2021 3783 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 54/2021-Customs Seeks to further amend Notification No. 46/2011-Customs, dated the 1st June, 2011 to give effect to 13th tranche of preferential tariff as per ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 24th of December, 2021 Notification No. 54/2021-Customs G.S.R. 881(E).—In exercise of the powers […]

Details of infrastructure available for testing of samples related to hazardous goods by Revenue Laboratorie

December 23, 2021 912 Views 0 comment Print

Instruction No. 29/2021-Customs F.No. 401/98/2021-Cus-III Government of India Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs North Block, New Delhi Dated the December 23rd, 2021 To, All Principal Chief Commissioners/Chief Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive), All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs & Central Tax, All Principal Commissioners/ Commissioners of […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Hydrofluorocarbon Blends

December 22, 2021 1221 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to levy anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Hydrofluorocarbon Blends (All blends other than 407 and 410 are excluded)’ originating in or exported from China PR for a period of five years. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 22nd December, 2021 Notification No. 76/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 876(E).—Whereas, in the matter of “Hydrofluorocarbon […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Turkish Lira wef 23.12.2021

December 22, 2021 735 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Turkish Lira against Indian Rupees with effect from 23rd December, 2021 vide Notification No. 102/2021-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 22nd December, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 102/2021 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 22th […]

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