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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. 04/2021-Customs (N.T.) dated 15.01.2021

January 15, 2021 1746 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 04/2021-Customs (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 04/2021-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 15th January, 2021 25 Pausha, 1942 (SAKA) S.O. 204(E).– […]

IGST Exemption available on re-import of repaired parts or aircraft

January 15, 2021 3993 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee was justified in claiming exemption of integrated tax under the General Exemption Notification No. 45/2017 dated June 30, 20173, as amended by Corrigendum Notification dated July 22, 2017 on re-import of repaired parts/ aircrafts into India during the period from August, 2017 to March, 2019

Transhipment of Import & Export Cargo via Sri Lanka & Bangladesh-Waiver of bank guarantee

January 14, 2021 1011 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has decided to extend the exemption from requirement of furnishing of Bank Guarantee by the carriers for carriage of EXIM cargo for transhipment through foreign territories of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. This relaxation would apply,if the carrier fulfils the requirement of waiver of Bank Guarantee in a like manner, as provided for by Circular No. 45/2005-Customs, dated 24.11.2005.

Requirement of filing of Bill of Coastal Goods (BCG)

January 14, 2021 4575 Views 0 comment Print

All coastal vessels carrying exclusively coastal goods and operating from either coastal or EXIM berths has been exempted from the provisions of Sections 92, 93, 94, 95, 97 and 98(1) of the Customs Act, 1962 vide Notification No. 56/2016-Cus (N.T.), dated 27.04.2016.

Notifications No. 06/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated:14.01.2021

January 14, 2021 1578 Views 0 comment Print

Notifications No. 06/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), S.O. 187(E) – Dated:14.01.2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence) New Delhi, the 14th January, 2021 Notifications No. 06/2021–Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O. 187(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 of […]

Notification No. 05/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) Dated: 14.01.2021

January 14, 2021 2784 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 05/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O. 186 (E) Dated: 14.01.2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence ) New Delhi, the 14th January, 2021 Notification No. 05/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O. 186 (E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated 4th June 2015 […]

Notification No. 04/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) Dated: 14.01.2021

January 14, 2021 1083 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 04/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) [S.O. 185(E).], Dated: 14.01.2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence ) New Delhi, the 14th January, 2021 Notification No. 04/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O. 185(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 […]

Duty free import against License- Nexus with export product not required

January 13, 2021 2694 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs Vs Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. (Karnataka High Court) Conclusion: Imported material could be disposed of or utilized in any manner including local sale once the export obligations were fulfilled and the only requirement as per condition No.(vii) was that such inputs should not be sold or transferred in the market. In other words, […]

It would be harsh to cancel license of custom broker for not verifying antecedents of exporters

January 13, 2021 1572 Views 0 comment Print

Setwin Shipping Agency Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) Looking into the circumstances of the case where the custom Broker prima facie has some documents; the person who handed over the documents to the Broker is available; it is not alleged that the exporters were fictitious and the fraudulent persons used the high security IDs […]

CBIC introduces flagship Liberalised AEO Package for MSMEs

January 12, 2021 2160 Views 0 comment Print

About AEO In 2011, Indian Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme was introduced by Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (“CBIC”). In 2012, Government came up with further rules and instructions in reference to AEO Programme. Administered by CBIC, the Indian AEO Programme is a voluntary programme that applies to all business entities that participate […]

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