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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 5151 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 147 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 546 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


UN Model Tax Convention Vs. OECD Model Tax Convention: Significance of Distinction

August 21, 2021 33219 Views 0 comment Print

As the world moves increasingly towards economic integration and globalization there is a lot of cross border trade, investment and business which will only increase as more and more developing and least developed countries open up their borders for more business with the international community.

Telangana HC directed Customs Commissioner to amend BOE so as to enable importer to take refund of excess CVD paid

August 21, 2021 2580 Views 0 comment Print

In M/s. Sony India (P) Ltd. v. Union of India [Writ petition no. 4793 of 2021 dated August 12, 2021] the Hon’ble Telangana High Court directed the Custom Commissioner to amend the Bill of Entry (BOE) so as to enable the Importer to claim refund of excess Countervailing Duty (CVD) paid. Facts: M/s Sony India […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 20.08.2021

August 19, 2021 2769 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 20th August, 2021, vide Notification No. 68/2021 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 19th August, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 68/2021 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated […]

Notification No. 39/2021-Customs, Dated: 19.08.2021

August 19, 2021 1668 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend  notification No. 57/2000-Customs, dated the 8th May, 2000 providing for extension of last date of export by six months, for those cases where the last date of export falls between 01.02.2021 and 30.06.2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notification No. 39/2021-Customs […]

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Aceto Acetyl Derivatives of aromatic

August 19, 2021 3999 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-(OI)-23/2020 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Aceto Acetyl Derivatives of aromatic or hetrocyclic compounds also known as Arylides from China PR.

Govt reduces BCD on Crude/Refined Soya/Sunflower Oil

August 19, 2021 714 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend Notification number 34/2021- Customs dated 29.06.2021, for reduction in the BCD on Crude Soya Oil [1507 10 00] from 15% to 7.5%; Crude Sunflower Oil [1512 11 10] from 15% to 7.5%; Refined Soya Oil [1507 90 10] from 45% to 37.5%; Refined Sunflower Oil [1512 19 10] from 45% to 37.5%, […]

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Polyester Yarn

August 19, 2021 2442 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. OI – 09/2020 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Polyester Yarn (Polyester Spun Yarn) originating in or exported from China PR, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam.

HC rejects Plea Seeking Waiver Of Detention Charges Imposed By ICDs & CFSs During Lockdown

August 18, 2021 3738 Views 0 comment Print

Polytech Trade Foundation Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) Conclusion: These are all issues involving disputed questions of fact, not amenable to adjudication under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. It is not open to the Court – just as it was not open to the executive authorities – to approach the matter solely […]

CBIC restricts Clarifications by Custom Directorates/Commissionerates/Audit

August 17, 2021 1122 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware, in order to promote information sharing on the modus operandi, findings or observations detected during the investigation, audit or risk analysis etc., there exists a practice of issuing Circulars/Reports/Alerts etc by the Directorates/Commissionerates/Audit to all the Zones.

Officers to Forward verification requests on origin of imported goods to CBIC

August 17, 2021 1605 Views 0 comment Print

Officers under your charge may be advised to ensure that enquiries on origin of imported goods are handled and all verification requests are forwarded to the Board strictly in terms of provisions of CAROTAR, 2020 following prescribed standard procedures, formats and timelines.

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