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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 3027 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 5163 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 615 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 57 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 411 Views 0 comment Print


Tariff Notification No. 103/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 29.10.2020

October 29, 2020 669 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 103/2020-Customs (NT) dated 29.10.2020 with subject as Tariff Notification in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver -reg. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 103/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 29th October, […]

Concessional Basic customs duty rate on potato imports till 31.01.2021

October 28, 2020 636 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC prescribes concessional Basic customs duty rate on potato imports with the prescribed quota (TRQ) till the 31st January, 2021 – – Notification No. 40/2020-Customs dated 28th October, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 40/2020-Customs New Delhi, the 28th October, 2020 G.S.R.681(E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by […]

Concessional Basic Customs Duty on Lentils (Mosur) extended till 31.12.2020

October 28, 2020 867 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC further amends notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 so as to extend the concessional Basic Customs Duty on Lentils (Mosur) till 31st December 2020- Notification No. 39/2020-Customs dated 28th October, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 39/2020-Customs New Delhi, the 28th October, 2020 G.S.R.680(E).– In exercise of the powers […]

CBIC clarifies on Job work in bonded warehouses by Section 65 unit

October 27, 2020 15354 Views 0 comment Print

Trade has sought clarity on the goods eligible to be sent for job work and the procedure to be followed for removal of goods for job work by a Section 65 unit.

Anti-Dumping duty on Fluoroelastomers extended till 27.11.2020

October 27, 2020 480 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 6/2019-Customs (ADD) dated 28th January, 2019 to extend the levy of Anti-Dumping duty on Fluoroelastomers (FKM) originating in or exported from China PR up to and inclusive of 27th November, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 33/2020-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 27th October, […]

Adjudication Order must be Speaking & should deal with facts: HC

October 27, 2020 7821 Views 0 comment Print

The issue under consideration is whether the order passed by the custom officer against the self assessment done by petitioner without stating any specific reason is sustainable in law?

Manufacture & Other Operations in Customs Warehouse- FAQs

October 27, 2020 7746 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC) have launched a revamped and streamlined program to attract investments into India and strengthen Make in India. This program is based upon Section 65 of the Customs Act, 1962, which enables conduct of manufacture and other operations in a Customs bonded warehouse.

Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Choline Chloride

October 26, 2020 1227 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-OI-12/2019 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Choline Chloride in all forms originating in or exported from China PR, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Faceless Assessment – New provisions in ICES

October 26, 2020 2772 Views 0 comment Print

At times, the appraising officer may have to refer to a previous Bill of Entry of the importer to compare and verify valuation or other related declarations in a Bill of Entry. In many cases, RMS instructions also give reference of some previous Bills of Entry for the officer to check.

CBIC appoints Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, at Delhi & Mumbai

October 23, 2020 1656 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC appoints-Commissioner (Customs Authority for Advance Rulings), Delhi; and Commissioner (Customs Authority for Advance Rulings), Mumbai, to function as Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, at Delhi and Mumbai, respectively. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 23rd October, 2020 Notification No. 102/2020-Customs S.O. 3777 (E).—In exercise […]

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