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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


Readymade Garment Accessories Import-Compliance

July 15, 2021 4647 Views 0 comment Print

In the last budgetary changes, the Customs mega exemption Notification No. 50/2017-Cus dated 30.06.2017 witnessed vital changes and amidst these changes, two changes directly hit readymade garment exporters and here these both changes are discussed for the sake of enhancement of awareness of the stakeholders. EXEMPTION IN RELATION TO FASTENERS, THREADS, RIBS ETC. Prior to […]

Tariff Notification No. 60/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15th July, 2021

July 15, 2021 2616 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 60/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15th July, 2021 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver Ministry Of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) New Delhi Notification No. 60/2021-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 15th July, 2021 S.O. 2845(E).—In exercise of the […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 16.07.2021

July 15, 2021 2553 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 16th July, 2021, vide Notification No. 59/2021 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 15th July, 2021 Government Of India Ministry Of Finance (Department Of Revenue) (Central Board Of Indirect Taxes And Customs) New Delhi ***** Notification No. 59/2021 – Customs (N.T.) | […]

Facility of DPD to FCL consignments under Advance filed Bills of Entry

July 15, 2021 2889 Views 0 comment Print

Enhancing Direct Port Delivery (DPD) by general in principle granting of the facility of DPD to the FCL consignments under Advance filed Bills of Entry which are fully facilitated (do not require assessment and/or examination).

No clogging of consignments of edible oil at the ports

July 14, 2021 528 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian Customs is continuously monitoring the import clearances of edible oils in co-ordination with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It is seen that the import clearance time for edible oil has come down significantly to approx. 3-4 days at present which is the usual time taken for sampling, duty payment and logistics.

Measures for expediting Customs Faceless Assessment & clearance processes

July 14, 2021 2925 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has recently comprehensively reviewed the implementation of Faceless Assessment and deliberated on the further measures required for expediting the pace of assessment and Customs clearance of imported goods.

Amendment can be done of Bill of Entry/ Bill of Shipping/ Bill of Exports: Post clearance of goods for domestic consumption or export

July 13, 2021 50040 Views 3 comments Print

Amendment can be done of Bill of Entry/ Bill of Shipping/ Bill of Exports: Post clearance of goods for domestic consumption or export Legal provisions are meant to help the business and not otherwise. The provisions are not legislated to deny the legitimate benefit rather they should be interpreted in a way to help the […]

No penalty in absence of evidence for abetment for fraudulent export of goods

July 13, 2021 1236 Views 0 comment Print

Smt. Sushma Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) Conclusion: Penalty against a Late Customs Inspector for the charges for abetment for fraudulent export of goods was deleted as there was no evidence produced by the department which might prove that assessee ever instigated or conspired or intentionally aided Shri Sajjan Kumar to fraudulently export the hand […]

Re-Export of Warehoused Goods to Nepal & Bhutan

July 13, 2021 10374 Views 0 comment Print

Re‐export is sending back goods imported for specific purposes like jobbing, execution of a contract, servicing/repairing of machineries, display in fair/exhibition etc. It also happens when indigenously manufactured goods were returned back after export and re‐imported for repairing/reprocessing etc. due to reasons such as defective, not meeting buyer’s requirement etc. Re-Export of Goods may also […]

Customs duty exempted on API/excipients for Amphotericin B & COVID test kits material

July 12, 2021 1158 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC exempt basic customs duty on imports of specified API/ excipients for Amphotericin B and raw materials for manufacturing COVID test kits, till specified period vide Notification No. 35/2021–Customs Dated: 12th July, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 35/2021–Customs Dated: 12th July, 2021 G.S.R. 487(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred […]

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