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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


CESTAT remanded back order of revocation of CHA licence on issue of jurisdiction

March 24, 2021 855 Views 0 comment Print

Wijeta Impex And Logistics Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) FULL TEXT OF THE CESTAT DELHI ORDER The order of Commissioner (Appeals) bearing No. 191-193/2017 dated 24 May, 2019 has been assailed vide the impugned appeal. 2. I have heard Shri S. Sunil, learned Advocate appearing for the appellant and Shri Yasbir Singh, learned Authorised […]

Initiation of sunset review investigation concerning imports of PVC Flex Film

March 24, 2021 963 Views 0 comment Print

[Case No. AD (SSR)–04/2021Initiation of sunset review investigation concerning imports of PVC Flex Film originating in or exported from China PR

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Turkish Lira wef 25.03.2021

March 24, 2021 564 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Turkish Lira against India Rupees wef 25th March, 2021, vide Notification No. 32/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 24th March, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department Of Revenue) (Central Board Of Indirect Taxes And Customs) New Delhi Notification No. 32/2021 – Customs (N.T.) Dated the 24th March, 2021 In exercise […]

Duty paid under protest- Rejection of refund for time-bar is unsustainable

March 22, 2021 3516 Views 0 comment Print

AGFA Healthcare Pvt. Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) On perusal of the documents, it is seen that there is no dispute that the appellant has paid excess duty of Rs.29,57,931/- after reassessment of the bills of entry by extending the benefit of Notification No. 12/2012-CE. The refund has been rejected on the ground […]

Speaking order should be passed by Proper Office within 15 days of re-assessment of bills of entry

March 18, 2021 9489 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Chandigarh order in Manavi Exim Pvt Ltd vs Commissioner of Customs, Ludhiana. Learn about the implications of Section 17(5) of the Customs Act on re-assessment and the importance of a speaking order.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Faced Glass Wool in Rolls’ from China

March 18, 2021 5094 Views 1 comment Print

Seeks to impose definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Faced Glass Wool in Rolls’ originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China. Notification No. 14/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated: 18th March, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 14/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated: 18th March, 2021 G.S.R. 199(E).—Whereas, in the matter of ‘Faced Glass Wool in […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies Wef 19.03.2021

March 18, 2021 3156 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against India Rupees wef 19th March, 2021, vide Notification No. 31/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 18th March, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 31/2021 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 18th March, 2021 27 […]

CBIC directs to keep SCN against Anil Aggarwal & 11 others pending

March 17, 2021 7503 Views 0 comment Print

Hon’ble Apex Court has ruled that the Additional Director General (ADG) of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is not the proper officer to issue Show Cause Notice (SCN) under sub-section (4) of section 28 of the Customs Act, 1962.

Cenvat Credit cannot be denied on mere Presumptions

March 17, 2021 3861 Views 0 comment Print

Nayara Energy Limited Vs C.C.E. & S.T. Rajkot (CESTAT Ahmedabad) We find that the adjudication authority in respect of most of the services denied the credit on the ground that no evidence was produced by the appellant to prove that the services was availed by the appellant and also on the ground that there is […]

CBIC notifies New Jalpaiguri Railway Station LCS

March 17, 2021 963 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to the Notification No. 63/1994-Customs (N.T) dated 21st November, 1994 by notifying New Jalpaiguri Railway Station LCS. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 30/2021- Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, the 17th March, 2021 26 Phalguna, 1942 (SAKA) S.O. (E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (b) and […]

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