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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


ADD on import of Jute products import from Bangladesh & Nepal extended

October 1, 2021 3579 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to extend the levy of ADD on import of Jute products originating in or exported from Bangladesh and Nepal by amending notification No. 01/2027-Customs (ADD) dated 05-01-2017. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st October, 2021 Notification No. 58/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 712(E).—Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification No. 7/9/2021-DGTR […]

RoDTEP Scheme Issues & Suggestions

October 1, 2021 4911 Views 1 comment Print

Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) was introduced for the Exporters to make Indian products cost-competitive and create a level playing field for them in the Global Market by Refund un-refunded Taxes or Duties / Levies, not Exempted or Rebated at Present by any other Mechanism. Government Issued an Advisory on 1st Jan’2021, […]

RoDTEP Scheme w.e.f. 01.01.2021

September 30, 2021 6879 Views 0 comment Print

The RoDTEP scheme rebates the incidence of duties, taxes and levies at the Central/State/local levels on specified export goods, where such duty or tax or levy is not exempted, remitted or credited under any other scheme. The remission under RoDTEP is as a percentage of the Free on Board (FoB) value of the eligible export product along with value caps for certain HS codes or is at specific value as detailed under Appendix 4R of the FTP.

RoSCTL Scheme on export of apparel/garments/made-ups w.e.f. 01.01.2021

September 30, 2021 3348 Views 0 comment Print

Earlier it was intended to subsume the RoSCTL scheme w.e.f. 01.01.2021 in the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme which was also being introduced w.e.f. 01.01.2021. Accordingly, facility to file shipping bill with claim for RoSCTL was discontinued. However, subsequently it was decided to have independent RoSCTL scheme w.e.f. 01.01.2021 to 31.03.2024.

ADD on Flat rolled product of steel, plated or coated with alloy of Aluminium & Zinc

September 30, 2021 681 Views 0 comment Print

Definitive anti-dumping duty on Flat rolled product of steel, plated or coated with alloy of Aluminium and Zinc, originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China, Vietnam and Republic of Korea further extended till 31st day of January, 2022 vide Notification No. 57/2021-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 30th September, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) […]

Anti-dumping duty on High-Speed Steel of Non-Cobalt Grade

September 30, 2021 768 Views 0 comment Print

Definitive anti-dumping duty on High-Speed Steel of Non-Cobalt Grade, originating in, or exported from Brazil, People’s Republic of China and Germany further extended till 31st day of January, 2022 vide Notification No. 56/2021-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 30th September, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 56/2021-CUSTOMS (ADD) | Dated: 30th September, 2021 […]

Anti-dumping duty on Straight Length Bars and Rods of Alloy Steel

September 30, 2021 870 Views 0 comment Print

Definitive anti-dumping duty on Straight Length Bars and Rods of Alloy Steel originating in, or exported from People’s Republic of China further extended till 31st day of January, 2022 vide Notification No. 55/2021-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 30th September, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 30th September, 2021 Notification No. 55/2021-CUSTOMS (ADD) G.S.R. […]

IGST on imports related to goods from Antarctica and Border haats

September 30, 2021 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to implement 45th GST Council Meeting recommendation on IGST on imports related to goods from Antarctica and Border haats vide Notification No. 47/2021-Customs Dated: 30th September, 2021. IGST exemption on specified goods when imported into India for sale in Border Haats in Tripura at Indo-Bangladesh border. IGST exemption on all goods imported from Antarctica […]

IGST on imports related to Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease- Changes

September 30, 2021 2571 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to implement 45th GST Council Meeting recommendation on IGST on imports related to Spinal Muscular Atrophy disease, etc, as well Condition No. 102 pertaining to Services vide Notification No. 46/2021-Customs Dated: 30th September, 2021 Life saving drugs used in treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy or Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy exempted from levy of Customs Duty […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Glazed/Unglazed Porcelain/Vitrified tiles

September 30, 2021 3102 Views 0 comment Print

Anti-dumping duty on imports of  Glazed/Unglazed Porcelain/Vitrified tiles in polished or unpolished finish with less than 3% water absorption originating in or exported from China PR further extended till 28th February, 2022 vide Notification No. 54/2021-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 30th September, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 30th September, 2021 Notification No. 54/2021-Customs […]

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