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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


General spray purpose Aaerosol valves merits classification under heading 8424

October 12, 2021 2955 Views 0 comment Print

In Re Spraytec India Ltd (CAAR Delhi) Product in question is a component of spray mechanism, capable of spraying fluid (aerosol) from a bottle/container. Therefore, I am of the considered opinion that goods in question can also be mounted on bottle/can of Scent spray for delivery of Scent/perfume which can be containerized under pressure. Thus, […]

IGST on import of footwear having a sale value not exceeding Rs.1000 per pair

October 11, 2021 6762 Views 0 comment Print

In re Skechers South Asia Private Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) 45th GST Council meeting was held on 17.09.2021. In the meeting, GST rate changes in order to correct inverted duty structure in footwear was discussed. The fitment committee has proposed increasing the rate on footwear having sale value less than Rs 1000 to 12% from 5%. […]

CAAR Mumbai rejects application on the ground of non-prosecution

October 11, 2021 549 Views 0 comment Print

A conclusion is arrived at in respect of these transferred applications, where the applicants have failed to reaffirm their desire for obtaining an advance ruling. Hence, the applications mentioned in annex to this ruling are rejected on the ground of non-prosecution.

Audio Receiver/Transceiver & Amplifier merit classification under sub-heading 85176290

October 11, 2021 2499 Views 0 comment Print

In re Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) Classification of four different devices, namely, Audio Receiver (Echo Link) having model no. SXP16E, Audio Transceiver and Amplifier (Echo Link Amp) having model no. K9Y29E, Media Transmission Device (Echo Auto) having model no. BP39CN, and Echo Flex having model no. C77A68. Audio Receiver (Echo Link) having […]

All about Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR)

October 11, 2021 15063 Views 0 comment Print

Concept and Origin of  of Advance Rulings The concept of advance ruling is discussed and finalised in Kyoto Convention of WCO on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs procedures and was adopted in June, 1999 as a blueprint for modern and efficient Customs procedures. Article 3 of WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation, make it obligatory […]

Goods pilfered after order of clearance by Custom Officer not the responsibility of Custodian

October 8, 2021 3531 Views 0 comment Print

Appellant filed two different claims of refund for the identical issues of custom duty paid on pilfered goods imported at ICD Tughlakabad, New Delhi Port. The refund claims were initially rejected on the ground that goods were pilfered after the order of clearance by the Customs Officer and the said order was challenged.

CBIC instruction on Submission of Intimation of Arrest Report under Customs

October 5, 2021 3246 Views 0 comment Print

i. Besides intimating to the Zonal Member concerned, arrest reports shall also be intimated to the Member (Investigation). Further, I am directed to reiterate that: ii. A monthly report of all persons arrested in the Zone shall be sent by the Chief Commissioner to the Principal Director General/ Director General of Revenue Intelligence in the format prescribed, by the 5th of the succeeding month.

CESTAT ask registry to adhere to SC direction on period of limitation

October 5, 2021 1311 Views 0 comment Print

The Registry should not insist for a delay condonation application to be filed in appeals governed by the above said order of the Supreme Court. If an appellant, however, desires to take the benefit of the order dated 23.09.2021 passed by the Supreme Court, then such a statement should be made by the appellant in the verification column and in the respective column of the date of receipt of impugned order in EA-3/CA-3/ST-5 Form. All concerned are, therefore, required to adhere to the aforesaid directions.

Conclusion based on test report cannot be applied to earlier cleared consignments and and case to be dropped where classification proposed by Revenue is incorrect

October 4, 2021 3441 Views 0 comment Print

P K Exim Vs C.C. -Mundra (CESTAT Ahmedabad) It is settled law that, irrespective of whether the classification claimed by the appellant is correct or not since the classification proposed by the Revenue is absolutely incorrect, the entire case of the Revenue will not sustain. Further In view of the settled legal position the test […]

Anti dumping duty on ‘ceramic tableware & glassware extended

October 4, 2021 2697 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to extend anti dumping duty on ‘ceramic tableware and glassware’ originating in or exported from Malaysia, to prevent the circumvention of anti dumping duty levied on subject goods originating in or exported from China PR vide Notification No. 4/2018-Customs (ADD) dated 21st February, 2018. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 59/2021-Customs (ADD) […]

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