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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


Networking Device classifiable under sub-heading 85176290

November 24, 2021 1497 Views 0 comment Print

In re  Amazon seller services Pvt Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) From the functionality perspective, the product under consideration, therefore, appears to perform the function of reception, conversion and transmission in all three different scenarios described above. The first rule of interpretation of customs tariff is that goods under consideration should be classified in accordance with the […]

CAAR ruling on classification of networking device & passive antennas

November 24, 2021 1329 Views 0 comment Print

In re Amazon Digital Services Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that  that networking devices model nos. DSN87C (rooftop node or RT node) and D5N87D9 (customer premise node or CP node) are classifiable under sub-heading 85176290; and passive antennas, one high gain and one low gain, having model no. 14D3T2A are classifiable under sub-heading 85177090 […]

Unpreserved & Unprocessed dried Pumpkin Seeds kernels classifiable under CTH 12129990

November 24, 2021 2559 Views 0 comment Print

In re Afrodille Super Foods LLP (CAAR Mumbai) Pumpkin seed kernels, dried but not subjected to any other preparatory or preservation processes are classifiable under Custom Tariff heading (CTH) 12129990. Chapter 12 of the tariff covers ‘Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder’. According to […]

Optoma X400LVe projectors classifiable under sub-heading 85286200

November 24, 2021 840 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, S-Video, audio-video, which make it capable of being a video projector and consequently classifiable under CTH 85286900 also. GI Rule 3 states that “the heading which provides the most specific description shall be preferred […]

PAMAS liquid particle counters classifiable under CTH 90275090

November 24, 2021 2403 Views 0 comment Print

12 models of PAMAS liquid particle counters are classifiable under subheading 90275090 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Import of wireless equipment by Telecom Service Providers based on self-declaration

November 23, 2021 2775 Views 0 comment Print

Applicant shall submit all the relevant details on Saralsanchar Portal atleast 30 days in advance from the date of destination port entry. Applicant can immediately download a system generated certificate after online payment of fees of Rs. 500 and self-declaration.

Section 114AA Penalty not leviable in absence of misdeclaration or misstatement

November 21, 2021 8982 Views 0 comment Print

As per section 114AA, penalty can be levied only when a person knowingly or intentionally makes, signs or uses or causes to be made, signed or used, any declaration, statement or document, which is false or incorrect.

Madras HC directs customs department to check availability of advance authorization scheme

November 21, 2021 894 Views 0 comment Print

Czarnikow Group Limited Vs Senior Intelligence Officer (Madras High Court) Facts- The issue to be decided in the present matter is thus whether the ownership of the asset vests in the petitioner or RS, which in turn, would determine, as a consequence, whether the NCLT is the appropriate forum to adjudicate the petitioner’s prayers, including […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 19.11.2021

November 18, 2021 1341 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 19th November, 2021 vide Notification No. 92/2021- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 18th November, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No. 92/2021 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 18th November, […]

Application for Re-Assessment of Bill of Entry can be made Under section 154

November 18, 2021 14268 Views 0 comment Print

Indian Oil Corporation Limited Vs C.C.E. & S.T. (CESTAT Ahmedabad) We find that among other submissions the learned counsel has also made reference of Section 154 of Customs Act, 1962 whereby the assessment can be amended by Re­assessment of Bill of Entry. However, on query from the bench learned counsel fairly submits that they have […]

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