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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


Petitioner (Fraud Victim) entitled for refund of Customs duty paid in good faith

April 24, 2021 828 Views 0 comment Print

Innomit Mineral Projects Pvt Ltd. Vs Additional Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) The petitioner appears to be a victim of the chinese exporter. The petitioner had made a victim of fraud. The petitioner therefore, seek refund of the customs duty paid at the time of filing of Bill of Entry under the self assessment […]

LCD modules classifiable under Tariff Item No. 9013: CESTAT

April 24, 2021 2256 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Bangalore order on Continental Automotive Components (India) Pvt Ltd vs. C.C., challenging the classification of LCD modules. Learn about the key findings and legal sustainability.

Treat Request for Reassessment as Application for amendment of Bill of Entry: CESTAT

April 24, 2021 2832 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the case of Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Bangalore) where excess duty payment is contested. Learn about the implications, challenges, and legal decisions.

Clearance of Pigeon Peas was allowed as there was valid registration of Advance Payment Certificate

April 24, 2021 813 Views 0 comment Print

Custom Authority had allowed the clearance of Pigeon Peas as there was valid registration of Advance Payment Certificate and registration certificate was binding on the respondents until the completion of the import quota mentioned therein and considering that assessee had imported the import item before 31.03.2021, assessee’s import was required to be declared as valid import under the FTP.

High priority to Customs clearances of goods related to COVID 19 pandemic

April 23, 2021 1005 Views 0 comment Print

It is requested that all Customs formations may be sensitised of the urgency of this matter and may be directed to give high priority for Customs clearances of import of goods relating to COVID 19 pandemic, including oxygen related equipments etc.

No rejection of request for conversion to drawback-cum-advance authorization’ shipping bills without giving proper opportunity of hearing

April 23, 2021 1869 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. Accoladee Vs Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) Brief: Conversion of the shipping bill from ‘drawback shipping bills to drawback-cum-advance authorization’ shipping bills. It is revealed that the advance authorization licence taken by the petitioner is not disputed. Our Comments: In the present case, petitioner is a manufacturer and exporter of garments. In the […]

DRI seizes more than 300 kg of cocaine valued at approx. Rs. 2000 crore

April 22, 2021 720 Views 0 comment Print

Based on specific intelligence that cocaine will be concealed in a consignment imported in container reaching V O C Port, Tuticorin, the officers of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have intercepted the container declared to be containing wooden logs. The suspected container has originated from Panama, transited through the ports of Antwerp and Colombo.

Customs duty on import of Remdesivir waived off

April 20, 2021 8316 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC exempt customs duty on import of Remdesivir injection, Remdesivir API and Beta Cyclodextrin (SBEBCD) used in the manufacture of Remdesivir, up to 31st October, 2021 vide Notification No. 27/2021–Customs Dated 20th April, 2021. Government has waived the Custom Duty Considering the immediate requirement on the recommendation of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the Department of […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of nylon filament yarn

April 20, 2021 3009 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 50/2018-Customs (ADD) dated 5th October, 2018 imposing anti-dumping duty on imports of nylon filament yarn originated in or exported from Vietnam and European Union, to exclude goods of certain specification from the scope of the anti-dumping duty. Notification No. 23/2021-Customs(ADD), dt. 20.04.2021 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF […]

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of ‘Plain Medium Density Fibre Board

April 20, 2021 2481 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-OI-11/2020 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of ‘Plain Medium Density Fibre Board having thickness less than 6mm’ originating in or exported from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

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