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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 141 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


Key Changes Under Customs & Excise- Union Budget 2021

February 2, 2021 19752 Views 0 comment Print

Union Budget 2021 – Changes Under The Customs And Excise- This document summarises the Key changes made/ proposed under the Customs and Excise – Section wise in comparative manner for easy digest. CUSTOMS Unless otherwise stated, all changes in rate of Customs duty take effect from the midnight of 1st February/ 2nd February 2021. A […]

Circular cannot prescribe particular time period, which is otherwise not provided in a statute

February 2, 2021 3306 Views 0 comment Print

The Principal Commissioner Of Customs, Mundra Vs LYKIS Limited (Gujarat High Court) From the above Section, it is clear that no time limit is prescribed. We find that the request of the appellant for conversion was rejected on the sole ground of limitation as prescribed under Board Circular No. 36/2010­ Cus. We find that since […]

Tariff Notification No. 13/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 02.02.2021

February 2, 2021 1158 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 13/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 02.02.2021 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Reg MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 2nd February, 2021 No. 13/2021-CUSTOMS (N.T.) S.O. 489(E).—In exercise of the […]

Notification No. 14/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/Extension/DRI) Dated: 02.02.2021

February 2, 2021 1794 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 14/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/EXTENSION/DRI) [S.O. 526 (E)], Dated: 02.02.2021- Appointing Common Adjudicating Authority MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence) New Delhi, the 2nd February, 2021 Notification No. 14/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/EXTENSION/DRI) S.O. 526 (E).—In exercise of powers conferred upon by first proviso to section 28(9) of […]

CBI Registers Case against 2 Then Superintendents of Customs

February 2, 2021 786 Views 0 comment Print

It was further alleged that the private persons in connivance with 02 then Superintendents of Customs, had indulged in smuggling of gold chains, gold bars and other goods in commercial quantities running into crores of rupees through SVP International Airport, Ahmadabad.

Budget 2021: Exhaustive analysis of Excise & Custom Duty Changes

February 1, 2021 48636 Views 1 comment Print

The Finance Minister has introduced the Finance Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha today, that is 1St February, 2021. Changes in Customs, Central Excise, GST law and rates have been proposed through the Finance Bill, 2021. To prescribe effectives rates of duty, following notifications are being issued:

CBIC temporarily revokes notification No. 01/2017-Customs (CVD)

February 1, 2021 4212 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2021- Seeks to amend notification No. 01/2017 – Customs (CVD) dated 7th September, 2017 so as to temporarily revoke the operation of the said notification for the period from 2nd February, 2021 to 30th September, 2021. Notification No. 02/2021-Customs (CVD) Dated 1st February, 2021 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification […]

CBIC rescind notification No. 02/2020-Customs (CVD) dated 09.10.2020

February 1, 2021 2253 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2021- Seeks to rescind notification No. 02/2020 – Customs (CVD) dated 9th October, 2020– Notification No. 01/2021-Customs (CVD) Dated 1st February, 2021 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 01/2021-Customs (CVD) New Delhi, the 1st February, 2021 G.S.R. 81(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section […]

Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Amendment Rules, 2021

February 1, 2021 2394 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2021- Seeks to further amend Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997 to provide for the manner of application of safeguard measures including tariff-rate quota and make certain other miscellaneous changes. Notification No. 12/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated 1st February, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 12/2021-Customs […]

Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Countervailing Duty on Subsidized Articles and for Determination of Injury) Amendment Rules, 2021

February 1, 2021 7686 Views 0 comment Print

(1) These rules may be called the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Countervailing Duty on Subsidized Articles and for Determination of Injury) Amendment Rules, 2021. (2)  Save as otherwise provided in these rules, they shall come into force on the 2nd February, 2021.

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