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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 5136 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


Challenge to Enhancement of Value (Re-Assessment) Under Section 17(4) of Customs Act, 1962

October 21, 2021 7329 Views 1 comment Print

1. Whether an Importer/Assesse Can Challenge the Enhancement of Value (Re-Assessment) Under Section 17(4) of the Customs Act, 1962 by way of an appeal under section 128 of the Customs Act, 1962 Pursuant to Acceptance of Value Enhanced by The Assessing Authority in Terms of Section 17(5) of The Act? 2. Whether Such Appeal Filed […]

Reg. Multiple requests made for change in CFS for particular bill of lading /consignments

October 20, 2021 582 Views 0 comment Print

It is hereby instructed to all concerned that in cases of multiple requests made for change in CFS for particular bill of lading /consignments, the latest request for change of CFS shall be taken as final request.

ADD on Phenol imported from European Union, Singapore & Korea RP

October 20, 2021 918 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 61/2021-Customs (ADD) Seeks to rescind Notification No. 06/2016-Customs(ADD) levying ADD on Phenol originating and imported from European Union, Singapore and Korea RP. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 20th October, 2021 Notification No. 61/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R.748(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A […]

Custom Authority cannot insist for producing entire original VAT/ST challans if no deficiency memo

October 16, 2021 582 Views 0 comment Print

Aditya Chemicals Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) Production of original VAT or Sales Tax Challans not required for grant of SAD refund unless any deficiency memo is issued The Hon’ble Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai (the CESTAT Chennai) in the case of M/s Aditya Chemicals v. Commissioner of Customs [Customs Appeal […]

ADD on Aceto Acetyl Derivatives of aromatic or hetrocyclic compounds

October 14, 2021 1701 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Seeks to levy of ADD on Aceto Acetyl Derivatives of aromatic or hetrocyclic compounds also known as Arylides originating in or imported from China PR vide Notification No. 60/2021 -Customs (ADD) Dated: 14th October, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 14th October, 2021 Notification No. 60/2021 -Customs (ADD) G.S.R.739(E).—Whereas, in the matter […]

Tariff Notification No. 81/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 14.10.2021

October 14, 2021 1725 Views 0 comment Print

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver vide Notification No. 81/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 14th October, 2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, 14th October, 2021 Notification No. 81/2021-Customs (N.T.) S.O. 4297(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) […]

SCN by DRI Officer U/s. 28 demanding Customs Duty not Sustainable

October 13, 2021 2814 Views 0 comment Print

Principal Commissioner, Customs Vs Dish TV India Limited (CESTAT Delhi) At the outset learned Counsel representing the appellant importer, Shri Dalmia and Shri Tagra, submitted that the SCN was issued by DRI in these matters under section 28(4) of the Customs Act demanding differential duty in respect of the goods which were assessed and thereafter […]

Govt reduces AIDC on crude soya, sunflower & palm oils till 31.03.2022

October 13, 2021 1833 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to reduce AIDC on crude soya, sunflower and palm oils till 31.03.2022 vide Notification No. 49/2021-Customs Dated 13th October,2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 49/2021-Customs New Delhi, the 13th October, 2021 G.S.R. 734 (E). – In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the […]

Govt reduces BCD on crude & refined soya, sunflower & palm oils till 31.03.2022

October 13, 2021 3066 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to reduce BCD on crude and refined soya, sunflower and palm oils till 31.03.2022 vide Notification No. 48/2021-Customs Dated 13th October,2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 48/2021-Customs New Delhi, the 13th October,2021 G.S.R. 733(E). – In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of […]

Base Oil SN50 cannot be reclassified as HSD in absence of conclusive evidence

October 12, 2021 3501 Views 0 comment Print

Base oil SN50 could not be classifiable as High-Speed Diesel (HSD) in absence of any conclusive evidence to hold that the imported product was only HSD and it could be used as Automotive Fuel, the imported base oil in question could not be reclassified as HSD.

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