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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


Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Untreated Fumed Silica

September 22, 2020 1221 Views 0 comment Print

(Case No. AD (OI) – 35/2020) Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Untreated Fumed Silica from China PR & Korea RP.

Proposal to extend time limits is under consideration: CBIC

September 22, 2020 30312 Views 0 comment Print

Proposal to extend time limits under Customs, Excise & Service Tax is under consideration: CBIC Time limit notified under the Customs, Central Excise and Finance Act 1994, which falls during period from 20.03.2020 to 29.06.2020 was extended to 30th September 2020. As the situation of Covid-19 continues to prevail, CBIC has received representations regarding extension […]

Revenue cannot Reject Classification of Goods of Assessee without Cogent Evidences

September 21, 2020 1995 Views 0 comment Print

The issue under consideration is whether the Calcite Sand (Calcite Powder) is classifiable under CT 2503 9030 as mineral product or required to be classified under CTH 2836 5000 as a chemical?

Streamlining of UQCs in Export Declarations- Certain relaxations to license SBs

September 21, 2020 783 Views 0 comment Print

Representations were received from certain exporters on the inability to file reward Shipping Bills where the UQC of the export item in the corresponding DEEC/EPCG license was other than the prescribed standard UQCs since System has a check that the item UQC in the Shipping Bill and that in the license should be the same.

Implementation of CAROTAR, 2020 WEF 21.09.2020

September 18, 2020 1377 Views 0 comment Print

The Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules, 2020 (CAROTAR, 2020), notified on 21st August, 2020, shall come into force from 21st September, 2020 upon completion of the 30 day period that was given to importers and other stakeholders to familiarize themselves with new provisions.

Basic Customs Duty on Lentils (Mosur) reduced till 31.10.2020

September 17, 2020 696 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 so as to reduce the Basic Customs Duty on Lentils (Mosur) for the period from 18th September, 2020 to 31st October, 2020. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 17th September, 2020 Notification No. 34/2020-Customs G.S.R. 567(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by […]

Notification No. 46/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 17.09.2020

September 17, 2020 756 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 46/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 17.09.2020 – Appointment of Adjudicating Authority. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE) NOTIFICATION No. 46/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, the 17th September, 2020 S.O. 3203(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. 45/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 17.09.2020

September 17, 2020 957 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 45/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 17.09.2020 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE) New Delhi, the 17th September, 2020 Notification No. 45/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O. 3202(E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated 4thJune 2015 in Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary, Part-II, […]

Bill of Entry (Forms) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020

September 17, 2020 4749 Views 0 comment Print

These regulations may be called the Bill of Entry (Forms) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020. They shall come into force with effect from the 21st September, 2020.

Notification No. 89/2020-Customs (N.T.)- Issue of ‘proper officer’

September 17, 2020 2247 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 89/2020-Customs (N.T.)- Seeks to amend Notification No. 40/2012-Cus (N.T.) dated 2nd May, 2012 related to Issue of ‘proper officer’ under the Customs Act, 1962. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 17th September, 2020 Notification No. 89/2020-Customs (N.T.) S.O. 3182(E).—In exercise of the powers […]

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