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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. 37/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 31.03.2021

March 31, 2021 1320 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 37/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 31st March, 2021 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) New Delhi, Notification No. 37/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 31st March, 2021 S.O. 1419(E).—In exercise […]

CBIC notifies implementation of India-Mauritius CECPA

March 31, 2021 4239 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to notify implementation of India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) vide Notification No. 25/2021-Customs dated 31st March, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 31st March, 2021 Notification No. 25/2021-Customs G.S.R. 241(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 […]

CBIC amends notification No. 52/2017-Customs consequent to enactment of Finance Act, 2021

March 31, 2021 3123 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 52/2017-Customs, dated 30-06-2017 to make changes consequent to enactment of Finance Act, 2021 vide Notification No. 24/2021-Customs dated 31st March, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 31st March, 2021 Notification No. 24/2021–Customs G.S.R. 236(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of […]

IGST & Compensation Cess exemption on goods imported against AA/EPCG

March 31, 2021 2544 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to extend the exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess upto 31.03.2022 on goods imported against AA/EPCG authorizations vide Notification No. 23/2021-Customs dated 31st March, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 31st March, 2021 Notification No. 23/2021-Customs G.S.R. 232(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 […]

Health cess exemption on specified parts of x-ray machines

March 31, 2021 753 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend Notification No. 08/2020-Customs, dated 02.02.2020 to continue health cess exemption on specified parts of x-ray machines as per PMP of x-ray machines MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 31st March, 2021 Notification No. 22/2021–Customs G.S.R. 237(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the […]

CBIC increases BCD on specified parts of x-ray machines & electric vehicles goods

March 31, 2021 2745 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend Notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated 30.06.2017 to i. increase BCD on specified parts of x-ray machines as per PMP of x-ray machines ii. increase BCD on specified goods used for manufacturing electric vehicles as per PMP of electric vehicles iii. carry out other related changes vide Notification  No. 21/2021-Customs dated 31st March, 2021. […]

Anti-Dumping duty on Melamine extended till 30th September, 2021

March 31, 2021 2424 Views 1 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 2/2016-Customs (ADD) dated 28th Jan, 2016 to extend the levy of Anti-Dumping duty on Melamine originating in or exported from China PR, up to and inclusive of 30th September, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 19/2021-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, 31st March, 2021 G.S.R. […]

Deeper tariff concessions extended on import of specified goods under IJCEPA

March 30, 2021 3615 Views 0 comment Print

Amend notification No. 69/2011-Customs dated 29.07.2011 to extend deeper tariff concessions to imports of specified goods from Japan under India-Japan CEPA (IJCEPA) with effect from 1st April, 2021 vide  Notification No. 20/2021–Customs Dated: 30th March, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 20/2021–Customs Dated: 30th March, 2021 G.S.R. 226(E).—In exercise of […]

CBIC extends exemption from IGST & compensation cess to EOUs on imports

March 30, 2021 2373 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Notification No.52/2003-Customs dated 31.03.2003 for extending exemption from IGST and compensation cess to EOUs on imports till 31.03.2022 vide Notification No. 19/2021-Customs dated 30th March, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi Notification No. 19/2021-Customs Dated: 30th March, 2021 G.S.R. 224(E).—In exercise of the […]

Sunset review investigation concerning imports of Normal Butanol

March 30, 2021 945 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD-SSR-13/2020 Sunset review investigation concerning imports of Normal Butanol from European Union, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and United States of America.

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