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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


Holding of goods without order of seizure/ confiscation is without authority of law

September 2, 2020 4461 Views 0 comment Print

Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd. Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) Facts- Government made standard marking of IS 252:2013 mandatory on caustic soda from 03.04.2018. Consignment containing caustic soda was imported by the petitioner vide bill of entry dated 01.11.2018. BIS licence was issued vide licence dated 30.09.2019. It was alleged that the said import was […]

CBIC extends ADD levy on imports of ‘Float Glass’ upto 7.12.2020

September 2, 2020 690 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 29/2020-Customs (ADD) Dated – 2nd September, 2020- CBIC amends notification No. 47/2015-Customs (ADD), dated 8th September 2015 to extend the levy of ADD on imports of ‘Float Glass’ originating in or exported from China PR, for a period of three months i.e. upto 7th December, 2020. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride imnposed

September 2, 2020 660 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC imposes provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride originating in or exported from China PR for a period of six months vide  Notification No. 28/2020-Customs (ADD) dated: 2nd September, 2020. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 2nd September, 2020 Notification No. 28/2020-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 544(E).—Whereas, in the matter of […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride

September 2, 2020 723 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 28/2020-CUSTOMS (ADD)- Seeks to impose provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride originating in or exported from China PR for a period of six months GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 28/2020-CUSTOMS (ADD) New Delhi, the 2nd September, 2020 G.S.R. …(E). – Whereas, in the matter of […]

Refund of ACD on Import cannot be Rejected Merely for Missing Model Number in Sale Invoice

September 1, 2020 1218 Views 0 comment Print

The issue under consideration is whether the rejection of refund of additional custom duty merely because the model number is missing in sale invoice is justified in law?

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol

September 1, 2020 2061 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. (OI) 14/2019 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Flexible Slabstock Polyol originating in or exported from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Reg.

Corrigendum to Preliminary Findings Notification No. 6/16/2019-DGTR 07.08.2020

September 1, 2020 630 Views 0 comment Print

Corrigendum to Preliminary Findings in the anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of Flat Products of Stainless Steel from Indonesia.

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Acrylic Fibre

September 1, 2020 2034 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. (OI) 18/2019 Final Findings in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Acrylic Fibre” originating in or exported from Belarus, European Union, Peru and Ukraine

Custom Duty is to be paid when condition of exemption not fulfilled

September 1, 2020 1155 Views 0 comment Print

L. R. Brothers Indo Flora Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Central Excise (Supreme Court of India) The factual matrix leading to the present appeal is that the appellant M/s. L.R. Brothers Indo Flora Ltd. is a 100% Export Oriented Unit3 and engaged in production of cut flowers and flower buds of all kinds, suitable for bouquets […]

HC allows Kyrgyzstan National accused of Gold Smuggling to Back to Kyrgyzstan for 45 days

August 31, 2020 669 Views 0 comment Print

The present petition is filed by one Kyrgyzstan National who is seeking permission to go back to Kyrgyzstan which is earlier denied by the Customs Authority bacause 3150 gms of gold was recovered from the possession of the petitioner.

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