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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 840 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 150 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


Explanatory Memoranda to Budget 2021 Custom & Excise Notifications

February 1, 2021 3789 Views 0 comment Print

Govt has issued following notifications related to Excise and Custom duty to give effect to Provisions of Union Budget 2021- –Notification Nos. 02/2021-Customs to 15/2021-Customs -Notification Nos. 09/2021-Customs (N.T.) to 12/2021-Customs -Notification Nos. 05/2021-Customs (ADD) to 07/2021-Customs (ADD) -Notification Nos. 01/2021-Customs (ADD) to 02/2021-Customs (CVD) -Notification No. 01/2021-Central Excise to  07/2021-Central Excise A. Explanatory Memoranda […]

Notification No. 13/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/Extension/DRI) dated: 01.02.2021

February 1, 2021 1185 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 13/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/EXTENSION/DRI), dated: 01.02.2021- Appointing Common Adjudicating Authority MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence ) Notification No. 13/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/Extension/DRI) New Delhi, the 1st February, 2021 S.O. 490(E).—In exercise of powers conferred upon by first proviso to section 28(9) of the Customs Act, […]

CAROTAR, 2020: A Valid Cause For The Buoyant Custom Collections?

February 1, 2021 1851 Views 0 comment Print

The role of customs as one of the pillars of international trade facilitator is rising rapidly in the global supply chain to keep pace with the ever-growing cross border trade. Where the direct tax collection has drastically declined, the share of indirect taxes, i.e. GST collections has shown an unexpected growth. In December, 2020 the […]

ADD on imports of ‘Front Axle Beam’ & ‘Steering Knuckles’- Reg.

January 30, 2021 882 Views 0 comment Print

In the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Front Axle Beam’ and ‘Steering Knuckles’ meant for heavy and medium commercial vehicles , falling under tariff items 8708 50 00, 8708 94 00 and 8708 99 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China

Tariff Notification No. 08/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated : 29.01.2021

January 29, 2021 1740 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 08/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated : 29.01.2021 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seed, Areca nut, Gold & Silver. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 08/2021-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 29th January, 2021  10 Magha, 1942 […]

Anticipatory Bail refused to person allegedly involved in Custom Duty evasion

January 28, 2021 1755 Views 0 comment Print

DRI Vs Vishesh Jain (Patiala House Court) There are specific allegations against the applicant/accused that he is involved in duty evasion of about Rs. 13.0 crores by under valuing the imported white paper. The case of duty evasion on account of under valuation needs a very deep and thorough probe as it is spread across […]

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Toluene Di-Isocyanate

January 28, 2021 1599 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD (O.I.) 34/2019- Anti-dumping investigation concerning the imports of Toluene Di-Isocyanate from European Union, Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei and United Arab Emirates. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRADE REMEDIES) NOTIFICATION FINAL FINDINGS New Delhi, the 28th January, 2021 Case No. ADD (O.I.) 34/2019 Subject : Anti-dumping investigation […]

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of 1-Phenyl-3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone

January 28, 2021 738 Views 0 comment Print

CASE No. (OI) 24/2019 – Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of ‘1-Phenyl-3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone’ originating in or exported from China PR. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRADE REMEDIES) NOTIFICATION FINAL FINDINGS New Delhi, the 28th January, 2021 CASE No. (OI) 24/2019 Subject : Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “1-Phenyl-3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone” originating in or […]

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Black Toner in powder form

January 28, 2021 1143 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-(OI) 05/2020 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Black Toner in powder form originating in or exported from China PR, Malaysia and Taiwan.

Notification No. 3/2021-Customs (ADD), Dated: 28.01.2021

January 28, 2021 1680 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 3/2021-Customs (ADD), Dated: 28.01.2021- Seeks to further amend notification No. 27/2016-Customs (ADD) dated 23rd Jun, 2016 to amend the name of Producer and Exporter.   MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 28th January, 2021 Notification No. 3/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R 54(E).—Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification number 7/23/2020-DGTR, dated the […]

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