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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


CAG report on Compliance Audit (Department of Revenue- Customs)

March 26, 2021 1821 Views 0 comment Print

The Compliance Audit Report No. 17 of 2020 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on Department of Revenue – Customs and Director General of Foreign Trade under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, for the year ended 31 March 2019 was presented in Parliament here today.

Govt impose anti-dumping duty on imports of 2-Ethyl hexanol

March 26, 2021 3222 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to impose anti-dumping duty on imports of 2-Ethyl hexanol originating in or exported from European Union, Indonesia, Korea RP, Malaysia, Taiwan and United States of America for a period of 5 years. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 26th March, 2021 Notification No. 17/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 215(E).—Whereas, the designated authority, vide […]

CBIC rescinds notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD) dated 29.03.2016

March 26, 2021 903 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby rescinds notification No. 10/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 29th March, 2016, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such rescission. Notification No. 16/2021-Customs (ADD)  Dated: 26th March, 2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 26th March, 2021 Notification No. 16/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 214(E).—In exercise of the […]

Anti-Dumping Duty on Tyre Curing Presses to continue till 30.09.2021

March 26, 2021 723 Views 0 comment Print

Reg. Continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Tyre Curing Presses also known as Tyre Vulcanisers or Rubber Processing Machineries for tyres, excluding Six Day Light Curing Press for curing bi-cycle tyres’ falling under 8477 51 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, originating in or exported from Peoples’ Republic of China […]

CHA’s licence can be suspended on the basis of voluntary confession

March 26, 2021 2628 Views 0 comment Print

D.S. Cargo Agency Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) No doubt, there is no document on record as provided by the Department, burden to prove otherwise rests upon the Department but it is settled principle of law that the appellants admission are the best proof which need no further proof. Hence, the burden need not […]

Violation of principles of natural justice in case goods confiscated without providing an opportunity to importer to call the grounds for valuation

March 25, 2021 1395 Views 0 comment Print

SYSKA LED Lights Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) Conclusion: Since the respective authority had confiscated the imported goods without providing an opportunity to importer to call upon the proper officer to disclose the grounds for valuation , therefore, the impugned order in original was clearly unsustainable in law being in violation […]

Officer who did assessment can only do re-assessment: Madras HC considered Canon Judgment

March 25, 2021 2637 Views 0 comment Print

Quantum Coal Energy (P) Ltd. Vs Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) 1. Canon effect – SCNs being quashed since an officer who did assessment can only do re-assessment. 2. SCN quashed on the basis of Honorable SC Canon Ruling by Madras High Court in WP 10186 of 2014 vide order […]

Notification No. 25/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 25.03.2021

March 25, 2021 1587 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 25/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 25.03.2021 -Principal Director General, Revenue Intelligence, hereby appoints  common adjudicating authorities. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence) New Delhi, the 25th March, 2021 Notification No. 25/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O. 1459(E).— In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S […]

Customs: Proposed changes to Section 46 related to Bill of Entry

March 24, 2021 9003 Views 0 comment Print

Section 46 would facilitate pre-arrival processing and assessment of Bills of Entry (BE) by mandating their advance filing thus leading to significant decrease in the Customs clearance time.

CESTAT confirms Release of Drones, intended for Government to Fight Covid-19

March 24, 2021 555 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs Vs Kamdar Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (CESTAT Chennai) It is noted that the goods were specifically imported for meeting the requirements during the pandemic. Drones were intended to be used for monitoring the public as to whether there is violation of the restrictions for travel and gathering of people. It is also […]

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