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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


Definitive Anti-dumping duty on imports of Toluene Di-isocyanate

April 27, 2021 1149 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to impose definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of Toluene Di-isocyanate (TDI) having isomer content in the ratio of 80:20, originating in or exported from European Union, Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei and UAE, for a period of 5 years from the date of imposition of provisional ADD, i.e. 2nd Dec, 2020 vide Notification No. 28/2021-Customs […]

Notification No. 27/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated: 27.04.2021

April 27, 2021 2349 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind the notification No. 43/2020-Customs(ADD) dated the 2nd December, 2020 vide Notification No. 27/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated: 27th April, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 27/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated: 27th April, 2021 G.S.R. 298(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (2) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs […]

Anti-dumping duty on import of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-Pyrazolone

April 27, 2021 1092 Views 1 comment Print

Seeks to impose definitive anti-dumping duty on import of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-Pyrazolone originating in or exported from China PR for a period of 5 years from the date of imposition of provisional ADD, i.e. 9th June, 2020 vide Notification No. 26/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated: 27th April, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 26/2021-Customs […]

Dedicated Helpdesk to expedite Clearance of Imports related to COVID

April 26, 2021 543 Views 0 comment Print

Dedicated Helpdesk by CBIC for Handholding Trade, Industry and Individuals to expedite Customs Clearance of Imports related to COVID including Oxygen and oxygen related equipments etc

Anti dumping duty on imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Products

April 26, 2021 14403 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to levy anti dumping duty on imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Products originating in or exported from China PR, to prevent the circumvention of anti dumping duty levied on Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or exported from China PR vide notification No. 36/2017-Customs(ADD) dated 28 July, 2017. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) […]

Anti dumping duty on imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

April 26, 2021 783 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to levy anti dumping duty on imports of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or exported from Korea RP, to prevent the circumvention of anti dumping duty levied on Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) originating in or exported from Russia vide  notification No.23/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 6th June, 2016 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification […]

Appeal filed late cannot be dismissed without allowing opportunity to file condonation request

April 26, 2021 2268 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the case of Hari Babu vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai). Section 128 of Customs Act, 1962, time-bar appeal, analysis, and remand order detailed.

No confiscation of goods if import is not contrary to any prohibition imposed under Custom Act

April 26, 2021 1803 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the legal battle between Baby Marine Seafood Retail Pvt. Ltd. and C.C, Cochin (CESTAT Bangalore) over seafood import. Understand the intricacies of compliance with Indian food safety standards, lab analyses, and the contested Section 111(d) of the Customs Act.

Covid related vaccines & Oxygen exempted from basic customs duty

April 24, 2021 14901 Views 0 comment Print

In line with decisions taken in high level meeting taken by Hon’ble PM, Notification No. 28/2021-Customs dated April 24, 2021 issued exempting Customs duty on medical grade Oxygen, Oxygen related equipments and COVID-19 vaccines till July 31, 2021. Also Read:PM chairs meeting on increase in supply of oxygen & related equipment MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department […]

PM chairs meeting on increase in supply of oxygen & related equipment

April 24, 2021 669 Views 0 comment Print

The Prime Minister chaired a meeting to review steps taken to boost oxygen availability in the country. The PM emphasized that there was an immediate need to augment the supply of medical grade oxygen as well as equipment required for patient care both at home and in hospitals. PM stressed that all ministries and departments need to work in synergy to increase availability of oxygen and medical supplies.

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