Follow Us:

Custom Duty

Custom Duty Meaning, Calculators, Rules, exemptions  Articles Notification, Circulars, Recent Changes, Duty Drawback Rates, Custom Rates, Anti-Dumping Duty

Latest Articles


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 5133 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


Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of calcined gypsum powder

December 17, 2021 12624 Views 1 comment Print

Notification No. 73/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated: 17.12.2021- Seeks to impose Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of calcined gypsum powder from Iran,  Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 17th December, 2021 Notification No. 73/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 867(E).—Whereas, in the matter of “Calcined Gypsum Powder” (hereinafter referred to […]

Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of hydrogen peroxide from Bangladesh

December 17, 2021 2262 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 72/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated 17th December, 2021 | Seeks to impose Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of hydrogen peroxide from Bangladesh. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 72/2021-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 17th December, 2021 G.S.R. 866(E).—Whereas, in the matter of import of ‘Hydrogen Peroxide’ (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling […]

Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of Sodium Hydrosulphite

December 17, 2021 2982 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 71/2021-Customs (ADD), Dated: 17/12/2021- Seeks to impose Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of Sodium Hydrosulphite from China PR and Korea RP MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 17th December, 2021 Notification No. 71/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 865(E).—Whereas, in the matter of “Sodium Hydrosulphite” (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under […]

Reg. ADD on Natural Mica based Pearl Industrial Pigment excluding cosmetic grade

December 17, 2021 1971 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 70/2021-Customs (ADD)- Seeks to amend Notification No. 47/2021-Customs (ADD) dated 26.08.2021 regarding levy of anti-dumping duty on ‘Natural Mica based Pearl Industrial Pigment excluding cosmetic grade’ to amend the name of exporter from ‘Nanyang Lingbao Pearl Pigment Company Limited Materials’ to ‘Henan Lingbao New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.’ MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 17.12.2021

December 16, 2021 4689 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 17th December, 2021 vide Notification No. 98/2021- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 16th December, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 98/2021 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 16th […]

Tariff Notification No. 97/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated 15.12.2021

December 15, 2021 1929 Views 0 comment Print

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver vide Notification No. 97/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15th December, 2021 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No. 97/2021-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, 15th December, 2021 S.O.5226(E).– In exercise of the powers conferred […]

Anti-Dumping duty on imports of Axle for Trailers in CKD/SKD form

December 13, 2021 2454 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 69/2021-Customs (ADD), Dated: 13.12.2021 – Seeks to impose Anti-Dumping duty on the imports of Axle for Trailers in CKD/SKD form originating in or exported from the Peoples Republic of China. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 69/2021-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 13th December, 2021 G.S.R. 854(E). Whereas, in […]

CBIC amended Bill of Entry Regulations to ensure faster Clearances of Imports

December 11, 2021 1872 Views 0 comment Print

Bill of Entry (BE) Regulations amended to ensure faster clearances of Imports -BE to be filed in advance as per the following time-limits: Latest by end of the day of arrival of the Vessel/Aircraft/ Vehicle 1. Imports from Bangladesh. Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at all Sea Ports 2. All imports at all Air […]

Procedure for amendment of seal number in IGM-reg

December 9, 2021 5742 Views 0 comment Print

Attention of all the Shipping Lines/Shipping Agents, importers, exporters, Custom Brokers and member of the Trade are invited to Public Notice No. 99/2021 dated 06.12.2021 issued by the Commissioner of Customs (NS-Gen), JNCH regarding procedure for re-sealing of containers with broken/absence/mismatch of seal including tampered seal to be followed at Port Terminals.

Goods infringing IPR are prohibited goods and liable for confiscation

December 9, 2021 3429 Views 0 comment Print

As far as the goods infringing the IPR (counterfeit goods) are concerned, once they are found to have violated the Rights of the rights holder, as per Rule 6, they become prohibited goods under section 11 of the Customs Act, 1962. Section 111(d) squarely applies to prohibited goods which are imported. As confirmed by assessee, since the goods were not even ordered by them and were sent by mistake, confiscation of goods u/s 111(l) is correct and proper.

Search Post by Date
May 2026
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031