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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


Tariff Notification No. 79/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 30.09.2021

September 30, 2021 852 Views 0 comment Print

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver – vide Tariff Notification No. 79/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 30.09.2021 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No. 79/2021-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 30th September, 2021   8 ASVINA 1943, (SAKA) S.O. 4045(E).– […]

Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Eighth Amendment) Regulations, 2021

September 30, 2021 825 Views 0 comment Print

(1) These regulations may be called the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Eighth Amendment) Regulations, 2021. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Govt extends CVD on Certain Hot/Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products

September 30, 2021 2340 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government extended definitive countervailing duty on the Certain Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China  and imported into India till 31st day of January, 2022 vide Notification No. 5/2021-CUSTOMS (CVD) Dated 30th September, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the […]

Initiation of anti-dumping investigation on imports of “Glycine”

September 30, 2021 1041 Views 0 comment Print

M/s Paras Intermediates Private Limited and Avid Organics private Limited have alleged dumping of the Ofloxacin and its intermediates, originating in or exported from the subject country and consequent injury to the domestic industry and have requested for initiation of anti-dumping investigation and imposition of the anti-dumping duty on the imports of the subject goods, originating in or exported from the China PR.

Safeguard investigation concerning imports of ‘Isopropyl Alcohol’

September 30, 2021 1932 Views 0 comment Print

Safeguard investigation concerning imports of ‘Isopropyl Alcohol’ into India – Final Findings – Proceedings under Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 and the Safeguard Measures (Quantitative Restrictions) Rules, 2012- Reg.

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Semi-Finished Ophthalmic Lenses

September 30, 2021 2004 Views 0 comment Print

GKB Ophthalmics Limited has alleged dumping of Semi-Finished Ophthalmic Lenses, originating in or exported from China PR and consequent injury to the domestic industry and have requested for Anti-dumping investigation and imposition of the Anti-dumping duty on the imports of Semi-Finished Ophthalmic Lenses, originating in or exported from the subject country.

SCN issued by DRI stayed for lack of authority under Customs Act

September 29, 2021 2487 Views 0 comment Print

Aktel By Proprietorship Anand Kumar & Ors. Vs Union of India And Ors. (Calcutta High Court) Current writ petition has been filed against Show Cause Notice dated April 13, 2020 (SCN) issued by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (“DRI”) under Section 124 read with Section 28 of the Customs Act, 1962 on the ground of […]

ADD on ‘Colour coated/pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel’ extended till 31.03.2022

September 29, 2021 765 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends Notification No. 49/2017-Customs(ADD) dated 17th October, 2017 to extend the levy of ADD on ‘Colour coated/pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel’ from China PR and EU up to 31st March, 2022. Notification No. 53/2021-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 29th September, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 29th September, […]

COVID-19 vaccines exempted from duty till 31.12.2021

September 29, 2021 1446 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC exempts COVID-19 vaccines from basic Custom duty till 31st December, 2021 vide Notification No. 45/2021–Customs Dated: 29th September, 2021 Exemption from Customs Duty given earlier on Import of COVID-19 vaccine (upto September 30, 2021) has now been extended till December 31, 2021. *** MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 29th September, 2021 […]

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Decor Paper from China

September 28, 2021 3057 Views 1 comment Print

The product under consideration includes decor paper used by the producers of laminates which includes various types of decor paper, such as surfacing paper (white/off-white), liner (white / off-white), barrier paper, shuttering base, overlay paper and print base paper (color/white).

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