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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 5148 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 144 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 543 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


Tariff Notification No. 42/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 15.04.2021

April 15, 2021 1026 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 42/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 15.04.2021 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Reg Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 42/2021-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, 15th April, 2021 25 Chaitra, 1943 (SAKA) S.O. […]

Aassessee cannot escape liability merely on jurisdictional error: HC

April 15, 2021 1737 Views 0 comment Print

Courts were expected to ensure that all such legal grounds available to the parties were adjudicated before the proper forum and only after exhausting the statutory remedies, writ petitions were to be entertained. Therefore, High court ordered assessee to exhaust the appellate remedy, either under Section 128 or Section 129 of the Customs Act, respectively and the courts must not provide an unnecessary opportunity to escape from liability merely on jurisdictional error.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Normal Butanol or N-Butyl alcohol

April 12, 2021 3720 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC imposes anti-dumping duty on imports of Normal Butanol or N-Butyl alcohol originating in or exported from European Union, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and United States of America for a further period of 5 years vide Notification No. 21/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated 12th April, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 21/2021-Customs […]

HC Stays Show Cause Notice under Custom Act; Follows SC Judgment in Canon India

April 12, 2021 1572 Views 0 comment Print

Gopal Gupta Vs Principal Additional Director General (Delhi High Court) FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF DELHI HIGH COURT 1. By this petition, the petitioner challenges the Show Cause Notice dated 26th September, 2019 issued to the petitioner subsequent to the arrest, search and seizure dated 24th April, 2019 and 25th April, 2019 as also […]

Reg. over-valued export of glass beads under erstwhile DEPB Scheme

April 9, 2021 804 Views 0 comment Print

All officers should take note of the following observations of Hon’ble CAT (PB), New Delhi made while disposing matter related to over-valued export of glass beads under erstwhile DEPB Scheme:

Customs Act, 1962 cannot be extended beyond India

April 8, 2021 1926 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the implications of Section 1(2) of the Customs Act, 1962 in the case of Seville Products Ltd. vs Commissioner of Customs, Ludhiana. Uncover why the CESTAT Chandigarh sets aside the penalty imposed on an appellant located outside India.

CBIC amends 6 Custom notifications to give effect to Finance Act, 2021

April 8, 2021 1638 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend customs notification No. 101/2007–Customs, dated the 11th September, 2007, notification No. 96/2008-Customs, dated the 13th August, 2008, notification No. 57/2009-Customs, dated the 30th May, 2009, notification No. 50/2018-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2018, notification No.11/2021-Customs, dated the 1st February, 2021 and notification No.13/2021-Customs, dated the 1st February, 2021to make changes consequential to enactment […]

Notification No. 27/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 08.04.2021

April 8, 2021 837 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 27/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 08.04.2021 amending Notification No. 10/2018- Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) dated 24.07.2018 published vide S.O. 3590(E) dated 24.07.2018. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence) New Delhi. Notification No. 27/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) Dated: 8th April, 2021  S.O. 1551(E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), […]

Adjudication order not valid if no valid service of show cause notice

April 7, 2021 5232 Views 0 comment Print

Baldeep Singh Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) In the present case inspite of opportunity given, Revenue failed to produce the proof of delivery of the show cause notice. Further, from perusal of the order-in-original, I find that the Adjudicating Authority have not recorded satisfaction of service of show cause notice and have proceeded to […]

Facilitation Helpdesk for grievance related to clearances of B/E at JNCH

April 7, 2021 2358 Views 0 comment Print

In addition to other functions, Turant Suvidha Kendra (TSK) at Nhava Sheva will act as Facilitation Helpdesk for any grievance related to clearances of the B/E filed in the port.

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