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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 5154 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


Agriculture Infrastructure & Development Cess- Challenges

February 8, 2021 28638 Views 1 comment Print

Agriculture Infrastructure & Development Cess- Implementation Challenges In last budget proposals, Clause 115(1) of the Finance Bill,2021 has introduced Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (in short ‘AIDC’) on the goods specified in the first schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975  on being imported into India. Further, in clause wise explanation in the Memorandum, it has […]

HC denies bail to persons accused of Customs Duty evasion

February 8, 2021 1119 Views 0 comment Print

Hitesh Nagwani Vs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) (Madhya Pradesh High Court) From the record, it appears that the allegations of evasion of huge amount of customs duty have been levelled against the applicants, as according to the re­spondent, actual value of goods imported by undervalua­tion on the basis of using fabricated invoices is Rs.11,93,03,316/- […]

Duty drawback cannot be rejected solely for lack of physical verification 

February 5, 2021 2706 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 4(a) of the Re-Export Of Imported Goods (Drawback Of Customs Duties) Rules, 1995 provides for exemption or waiver of the requirement physical verification and cannot form the sole basis for rejection of the claim for drawback of duty under Section 74 of the Act.

HC releases Vehicle seized by Custom Authorities on furnishing of Bond

February 5, 2021 5025 Views 0 comment Print

Haresh S. Bhanushali Vs Union of India and Ors. (Bombay High Court) There is a clear distinction between the conveyance used to transport the seized goods and the action of the importer which will be the subject matter of investigation. Both the issues relate to two different parties. On perusal of the extracts of statements […]

Imposition of Agriculture Infrastructure & Development Cess- Reg.

February 5, 2021 1572 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend Notification No.96/2008- Customs, dated   the    13th  August,  2008, Notification No.57/2009- Customs, dated    the 30th  May, 2009, Notification No. 101/2007- Customs, dated the 11th September, 2007 and Notification No. 50/2018-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2018 consequential to imposition of Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC). MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, […]

Tariff Notification No. 15/2021-Customs (N.T.) dated 05.02.2021

February 5, 2021 1236 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 15/2021-Customs (N.T.) dated 5th February, 2021 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 5th February, 2021 Notification No. 15/2021-CUSTOMS (N.T.) S.O. 562(E).—In exercise of […]

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 05.02.2021

February 4, 2021 2010 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against India Rupees wef 5th   February, 2021, vide Notification No. 14/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 4thFebruary, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 14/2021-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 4thFebruary, 2021 15Magha1942(SAKA) In exercise of the […]

Import duty on copper scrap reduced from 5% to 2.5%

February 3, 2021 6228 Views 0 comment Print

Reduction of import duty on copper scrap from 5% to 2.5% announced in Union Budget 2021-22 to boost recycling of copper in the country. This will have social, environmental and economic benefits and also has employment generation potential.

Systemic improvements regarding modification in Bond (B-17) Execution process

February 3, 2021 1476 Views 0 comment Print

Circular No. 03/2021-Customs F.No. DGEP/EOU/40/2017 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (Directorate General of Export Promotion) ****** New Delhi, dated 03rd February, 2021 To, All Pr. Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs/ Customs (Prev.) All Pr. Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Central Tax/ Central Excise […]

Exhaustive Analysis of Custom Duty Changes- Budget 2021

February 3, 2021 6006 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Changes in Custom duty proposed/carried out by Union Budget 2021 and explains Amendment in the Custom Act, 1962, Amendments in Customs Tariff Act, 1975, Amendments In First Schedule To Customs Tariff Act, 1975, Changes In Customs Rules, Other Proposals Involving Changes In Basic Customs Duty Rates In Respective Notifications [with effect from 2.2.2021, […]

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