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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


Tariff Notification No. 25/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 26.02.2021

February 26, 2021 1590 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 25/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 26.02.2021 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seed, Areca nut, Gold & Silver – reg. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 25/2021-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 26th February, 2021 S.O. 937 […]

CBI Arrests an Assistant Commissioner and a Superintendent, both of Customs

February 26, 2021 1881 Views 0 comment Print

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Assistant Commissioner and a Superintendent, both of Customs Department, Mumbai in an alleged bribery case.

Measures for Streamlining of Customs Post Clearance Audit work

February 26, 2021 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Half yearly meetings of customs Audit Commissionerate shall be convened by the ADG, DG (Audit), Mumbai to discuss the conduct of TBA. The meeting may deliberate upon topics such as including local risk parameters in the selection of BE/SB for TBA, increase or decrease in  the total number of bills selected for Audit, and the progress/pendency of TBA etc. All the officers are directed to provide their inputs for the said meeting within stipulated lime frame.

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Melamine

February 26, 2021 1050 Views 0 comment Print

(Case No. AD (OI) 01/2021) Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Melamine originating in or exported from the European Union, Japan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Tyre Curing Presses

February 26, 2021 1572 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD (SSR)– 19/2020 Sunset Review of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of Tyre Curing Presses for Tyres originating in or exported from China PR.

HC quashes 11 year old demand notice for non-adjudication

February 26, 2021 1326 Views 0 comment Print

Demand notice  demanding duty to the tune of Rs.25,03,414/- on the basis of bill of entries filed for imported second hand equipment on the ground that assessee had contravened the provisions of DFSECC Scheme benefit of exemption under the Notification No. 54/2003 was not sustainable as  after issuance of demand notice, no steps had been taken by Authorities in furtherance of the aforesaid notice and almost after 11 years, assessee would be justified in forming a bonafide belief that the demand notice must have been dropped.

Anti-Dumping duty on Melamine originating from China

February 25, 2021 2700 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 2/2016-Customs (ADD), dated the 28th January, 2016 to extend the levy of Anti-Dumping duty on Melamine originating in or exported from China PR, up to and inclusive of 31st March, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 10/2021-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, 25th February, 2021 […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Glazed/Unglazed Porcelain/Vitrified tiles

February 25, 2021 705 Views 0 comment Print

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Glazed/Unglazed Porcelain/Vitrified tiles in polished or unpolished finish with less than 3% water absorption falling under headings 6907 or 6914 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, originating in or exported from China PR shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 28th June, 2021, unless […]

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Polyurethane Leather

February 24, 2021 5730 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. AD-OI-46/2020 Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Polyurethane Leather which includes any kind of textile coated one sided or both sided with Polyurethane originating in or exported from China PR.

Notification No. 22/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 24.02.2021

February 24, 2021 2163 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 22/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 24.02.2021 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Notification No. 22/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, dated 24.02.2021 S.O. (E). – In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated 4th June 2015 in Gazette […]

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