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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


CBIC extends ADD on uncoated copier paper till 28.02.2022

August 27, 2021 1710 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend Notification number 56/2018-Customs(ADD) dated 4th December, 2018, to extend the levy on “uncoated copier paper” from Indonesia & Singapore upto 28th February, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 27th August, 2021 Notification No. 48/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 597(E).—Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification No. 7/8/2021-DGTR, dated the […]

ADD on Natural Mica based Pearl Industrial Pigments excluding cosmetic grade

August 26, 2021 6168 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC levy anti dumping duty on imports of  Natural Mica based Pearl Industrial Pigments excluding cosmetic grade  originating in or exported from China PR for a period of five years. Notification No. 47/2021-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 25th August, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 47/2021-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 26th August, […]

Penalty justified for not fulfilling responsibility of KYC on Customs Broker

August 26, 2021 3147 Views 0 comment Print

Manoj Gadhiya Vs C.C. (CESTAT Ahmedabad) It is apparent that the appellant was fully aware about the fictitious nature of the importers as the documents were being fabricated with his knowledge. He also admitted that he had never met the importer but solely relied on the documents submitted by High Sea Seller. His defense seems […]

Anti-Dumping Duty on Axle for Trailers extended till 28.01.2022

August 25, 2021 711 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC extends the Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on imports of ‘Axle for Trailers’ originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China, imposed vide Notification No. 54/2016- Customs (ADD), dated 29th November, 2016, till 28th January, 2022. Notification No. 46/2021-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 25th August, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification […]

Sunset review investigation on imports of Glass Fibre & Article thereof

August 24, 2021 1794 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. (SSR) 17/2020 Sunset review investigation on imports of Glass Fibre and Article thereof originating in or exported from China PR

Govt removes levy of ADD on Barium Carbonate

August 24, 2021 519 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind notification No. 14/2016-Cus(ADD) dated 21st april, 2016 to remove levy of ADD on Barium Carbonate originating in or imported from China PR. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 45/2021-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 24th August, 2021 G.S.R. 585(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of […]

Hand Mixers are different from Handheld Blender & not liable for BIS compliance

August 24, 2021 3327 Views 0 comment Print

I am of the opinion that the Handheld Mixer are not liable to have a BIS compliance as mentioned in BIS Kitchen Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2018. I am of the opinion that the Handheld Mixer are not liable to have a BIS compliance as mentioned in BIS Kitchen Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2018

4th Sunset Review Investigation on imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene

August 23, 2021 912 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-SSR 28/2020 4th Sunset Review Investigation concerning imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or exported from Russia.

Investigation concerning anti dumping duty on imports of Melamine

August 23, 2021 2082 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD-SSR 16/2020 Sunset review investigation concerning anti dumping duty on imports of Melamine from China PR. A new shipper review was conducted, and the final findings notification no. 7/11/2017-DGAD were issued on 19th June 2019. The Ministry of Finance accepted the recommendation and antidumping duty was imposed vide C.N. No. 34 /2019-Customs (ADD) dated 6th September 2019 on the imports from the concerned exporter.

‘Senses iPERL smart meter’ merit classification under HSN 90261010

August 22, 2021 1110 Views 0 comment Print

From the product catalogue, it appears that this flowmeter measures the mass flow of liquid. The flowmeter appears to be capable of measuring the value and the measured parameter(s) are displayed visually or provided as digital output.

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