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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 5127 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 132 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


Sunset Review of anti-dumping duty on imports of Amoxycillin/Amoxycillin Trihydrate

September 10, 2021 822 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD (SSR)-24/2021] Initiation of Sunset Review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of Amoxycillin/Amoxycillin Trihydrate, originating in or exported from China PR.

Notification No. 33/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 09.09.2021

September 9, 2021 2091 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 33/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 09.09.2021 | Appointment of CAA by Pr. DGRI Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Notification No. 33/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, dated 09.09.2021 S.O.3684 (E). – In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. […]

Customs & Central Excise inspector Imprisoned for Possession of DA

September 9, 2021 930 Views 0 comment Print

The Special Judge, CBI Cases, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) has sentenced Sh. Devender P. Sangwan, then Inspector of Customs & Central Excise, Surat (Gujarat) to undergo three years Rigorous Imprisonment with fine of Rs. 25,000/-. The Court has also ordered confiscation of Rs. 17,64,950/-+interest lying in FD with SBI and to be paid to the Government Exchequer.

Notification No. 32/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) | Dated: 08.09.2021

September 8, 2021 873 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 32/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) | Dated: 08.09.2021 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Notification No. 32/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, dated 08.09.2021 S.O. 3639(E). In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated 4thJune 2015 in Gazette of […]

CBIC Instructions for effective & timely handling of court cases on disciplinary matters

September 8, 2021 9246 Views 0 comment Print

The Board is extremely concerned about effective and timely handling of court cases on disciplinary matters in the field formations to protect the interest of the Government, The Board is also desirous of ensuring timely and effective measures by Cadre Controlling Authorities or the Commissionerates/Directorates concerned in defending the cases in the right perspective, upholding the guidelines and policies of the Government.

Customs Broker liable for penalty u/s 114 for breach of KYC norms

September 8, 2021 2178 Views 0 comment Print

Since the Custom Broker was liable to verify genuineness of importer-exporter code, IEC number, identity of client to prevent facilitation of export prohibited goods, therefore, custom broker was liable for penalty in case of breach of KYC norms and mandatory obligations  under Customs Broker Licensing Regulation, 2013.

Anti-Dumping investigation -Imports of Certain Flat Rolled Products of Aluminium

September 7, 2021 5526 Views 1 comment Print

Case No. (AD-OI -22/2020) Anti-Dumping investigation concerning imports of Certain Flat Rolled Products of Aluminium originating in or exported from China PR-reg.

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Aluminium and Zinc coated flat products”- Reg.

September 6, 2021 1014 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD-MTR-11/2020 Termination of Mid-Term Review limited to change of name of producer/exporter from Korea RP in the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Aluminium and Zinc coated flat products originating in or exported from China PR, Vietnam and Korea RP

Adjudicating authority cannot modify an exemption notification

September 5, 2021 1635 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs Vs India Land and Properties Limited (CESTAT Chennai) exemption notifications must be interpreted strictly and if the case does not fall within the parameters, the benefit cannot be given. Any benefit of doubt must be given to the Revenue and should be decided against the appellant. Once the threshold of applicability of […]

Orissa HC exempts vessel from custom duty as notification cannot have retrospective application

September 4, 2021 1257 Views 0 comment Print

Petitioner’s imported vessels namely; ‘Jag Arnav’, ‘Jag Ratan’ and ‘Jag Rani’ were exempted from the payment of custom duty when they were first called in Indian Port. The Petitioner’s contention relied on the fact that the Exemption Notification 2012 which levied custom duty on imported vessels was passed after the import of their vessel and cannot have a retrospective application. Hence exempted the Petitioner from the payment of custom duty

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