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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


Tribunal has no power to decide any rate of interest different than rate prescribed under the statute

November 18, 2021 1872 Views 0 comment Print

Bochasanwasi Shri Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sansths Vs C.C. (CESTAT Ahmedabad) As regard the second issue i.e. rate of interest, the rate of interest is statutorily prescribed under section 27(A) read with Notification issued there under according to which 6% as rate of interest was prescribed. The departmental officer is bound to follow the statutory provision strictly […]

CESTAT allows Provincial Release of Goods Detained on Execution of Bond, Bank Guarantee

November 16, 2021 1236 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata orders provisional release of seized goods. Apex International vs Commissioner of Customs. Guidelines considered. Full text of CESTAT order.

Assessable Value cannot be enhanced on the basis of Price quoted in Proforma Invoice

November 16, 2021 1293 Views 0 comment Print

Trading Syndicate Proprietor – Shri Mohinder Goel Vs Commissioner of Customs(Port) (CESTAT Kolkata) present proceeding was initiated against the appellant on the allegation that the goods imported by him had been undervalued. It is on record that the bills of entry were assessed by the Proper Officer and the assessable value was determined by him and […]

Tariff Notification No. 91/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated 15.11.2021

November 15, 2021 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver vide Tariff Notification No. 91/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated 15.11.2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 15th November, 2021 Notification No. 91/2021-Customs (N.T.) S.O. 4753(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section […]

CBIC launches online digital application for scheduling of examination of cargo for traders

November 12, 2021 1104 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC launches online digital application for scheduling of examination of cargo for traders at ICD Tughlakabad, Delhi ICD Tuglakabad’s initiative will improve logistics efficiency of industry by launching Customs clearance work on Sundays and all public holidays Customs at ICD Tuglakabad also inaugurates Baggage Scanner for non-intrusive examination of unaccompanied baggage/palletized import Cargo As a […]

CBIC imposes ADD on measuring tapes import from Singapore & Cambodia

November 12, 2021 1014 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to impose ADD on measuring tapes originating in or exported from Singapore and Cambodia. Notification No. 67/2021-Customs (ADD),Dated: 12.11.2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 67/2021-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 12th November, 2021 G.S.R.794(E). – Whereas, in the matter of review of anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Steel and […]

Release of seized goods in absence of notice u/s 124 within extended time limit to keep consignments

November 11, 2021 6579 Views 0 comment Print

With respect to seized goods, there was neither any notice under clause (a) of Section 124 issued to assessee within six months of the seizure nor had the period of six months been extended for a further period of six months, therefore, in the absence of there being any notice as required by the first proviso even within the extended period upto one year, the consequence that ought to follow was release of the seized consignments.

Seeks to impose ADD on Imports of Untreated Fumed Silica from China PR

November 11, 2021 1203 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to impose ADD on Imports of Untreated Fumed Silica from China PR – reg.- Notification No. 66/2021-Customs (ADD), Dated: 11/11/2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 11th November, 2021 Notification No. 66/2021-Customs (ADD) S.O. 790(E). Whereas, in the matter of “Untreated Fumed Silica” (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling […]

CBIC removes levy of ADD on Medium Density Fiberboard

November 11, 2021 693 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind Notification No. 34/2016 – Customs (ADD) dated 14th July, 2016 to remove levy of ADD on Medium Density Fiberboard- Notification No. 65/2021-Customs (ADD), Dated 11.11.2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 11th November, 2021 Notification No. 65/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 789(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) […]

Disposal of hazardous cargo by Indian Customs

November 8, 2021 1722 Views 0 comment Print

The disposal of all types of uncleared or unclaimed or seized hazardous cargo consignments, including chemicals, electronic wastes, etc, is a continuing exercise undertaken across Customs locations. The Customs field formations are to confirm safe storage by custodians, and they coordinate with regulatory authorities for faster disposal.

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