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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


State/UTs Nodal Authority for Adhoc IGST exemption order

May 6, 2021 732 Views 0 comment Print

Details of State Nodal Authority appointed by States in respect of Adhoc Exemption Order 4/2021-Cus for IGST exemption Detail Contains State Name, Name of the Designated Person, Designation of the Nodal Authority, Office, Address of the Nodal Authority, Phone number and Email of the Nodal Authority. Download List of State/UTs Nodal Authority for Adhoc IGST […]

Reg. Investigation of Anti-dumping duty on imports of Certain Rubber Chemicals

May 6, 2021 885 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to the Final Finding Notification No.15/05/2016-DGAD dated 02nd September, 2017 in Sunset Review investigation of Anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of Certain Rubber Chemicals, namely, TDQ & PX-13 originating in or exported from the European Union and MOR and MBTS originating in or exported from the Peoples Republic of China.

Punjab Govt appoints Nodal officer in line with Ad hoc Exemption Order

May 5, 2021 858 Views 0 comment Print

Nodal officer appointed by Punjab Government to speed up the process of import in line with Ad hoc Exemption Order No. 4/2021-Customs which provides exemption on custom duty on covid relief material imported from outside India for free distribution. In order to claim the exemption, the importer needs to produce a certificate to Customs authorities […]

Can Govt extend IGST exemption on import of oxygen concentrators by way of gift by Individuals: HC ask CG

May 5, 2021 504 Views 0 comment Print

We are of the view that since the respondent has gone this far, it could move further, and extend the exemption, to even individuals, to enable them to obtain imported oxygen concentrators by way of a gift, albeit, without having to pay IGST.

Value declaration not sought by customs in respect of Covid-19 relief Material

May 4, 2021 1053 Views 0 comment Print

Union Government Did Not Waste Time in Effective Allocation and Distribution of COVID Pandemic Relief material Coordination Cell in Health Ministry started working from 26th April 2021, for receipt and coordination of effective allocation of foreign COVID relief and support material Effective Allocation by Government of India of COVID -19 supplies received from the Global […]

Certificate format for imports of certain COVID-19 relief material without IGST

May 4, 2021 1743 Views 0 comment Print

Certificate for AD hoc Exemption No. 04/2021-Customs valid ON 30.06.2021 from IGST on imports of certain COVID-19 relief material authorized by State Governments subject to specified conditions

IGST Exemption on imports of COVID19 relief material donated from abroad

May 3, 2021 11403 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government Has Today Granted Exemption From IGST Vide Ad Hoc Exemption Order 4/2021-Customs on Imports Of  specified Covid-19 Relief Material received free of cost for free distribution for covid relief. On Such goods Custom Duty was Already Been Exempted vide Custom Duty Notification Nos. 27/2021, 28/2021 And 29/2021. The exemption order shall apply to […]

Ad hoc Exemption from IGST on imports of specified COVID-19 relief material donated from abroad – regarding

May 3, 2021 1269 Views 0 comment Print

(i) State Government shall appoint a nodal authority in the State for the purpose of this exemption. As per section 2 (103) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, state include a Union territory with Legislature.

Nodal officer for clearance of COVID-19 relief materials imported by IRCS

May 3, 2021 558 Views 0 comment Print

Reference is made to the Standing Order No. 09/2021 dated 28.04.2021. In order to ensure seamless clearance of COVID relief materials imported by M/s Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), in shortest possible time, a team of officers have been appointed, who will monitor and coordinate the functions of various wings of the Customs House.

CBIC Draft Authorization form for IGST Exemption for Covid Material

May 3, 2021 1425 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Government has issued notifications exempting Basic Customs Duty and/or Health cess on imports of a number of COVID-19 related relief materials such as Remdesivir, its API, Diagnostic Markers, Medical Oxygen, Oxygen concentrators and other oxygen storage and transportation equipment, for a limited period.

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