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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


HC Allows Provisional Release of Seized Goods after Collection of Customs Duty

August 25, 2020 4185 Views 0 comment Print

the petitioner is seeking provisional released for the goods seized by the customs officer due to mis-declaration of the cargo in order to circumvent the import restriction imposed by the extant Foreign Trade Policy.

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Choline Chloride

August 25, 2020 858 Views 0 comment Print

Final Findings in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Choline Chloride in all forms originating in or exported from China PR, Malaysia and Vietnam.

14 suggestion for review of Customs Laws & Procedures

August 25, 2020 3084 Views 0 comment Print

As per Instruction No. 14/2020-Customs dated 21st July 2020 we are submitting the suggestions for review of existing Customs Duty Exemption Notifications/Customs Laws & Procedures (Annexure attached), as per the feedback received from our members and stakeholders.

Notification of Nashik Airport as International Courier Terminal

August 21, 2020 1008 Views 0 comment Print

Notification of Nashik Airport as International Courier Terminal by CBIC vide Notification No. 82/2020-Customs (N.T.) dated 21st August, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE (CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE AND CUSTOMS) Notification No. 82/2020-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, the 21st August, 2020 30 Shravan, 1942 (SAKA) G.S.R. 518(E). – In exercise of the […]

Guidelines- Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements & verification of Certificates of Origin- reg.

August 21, 2020 8130 Views 1 comment Print

Guidelines regarding implementation of section 28DA of the Customs Act, 1962 and CAROTAR, 2020 in respect of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements (FTA/PTA/CECA/CEPA) and verification of Certificates of Origin- reg.

Anti-dumping Investigation on imports of Arylides from China- Reg.

August 21, 2020 1050 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD – (OI) 23/2020- Initiation of Anti-dumping Investigation concerning imports of Aceto Acetyl Derivatives also known as Arylides from China PR MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRADE REMEDIES) INITIATION NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 21st August, 2020 Case No. ADD – (OI) 23/2020 Subject : Initiation of Anti-dumping […]

HC Direct Commissioner to Handover Delivery Order to Petitioner

August 21, 2020 846 Views 0 comment Print

whether the commissioner is justified in withholding the delivery order for the 1×40′ container, by insisting for clearance of the dispute against the 2×20′ containers?

HC admits writ challenging 7 Year old SCN issued by Custom department

August 21, 2020 1488 Views 0 comment Print

Mr. J. Sheik Parith Vs Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) The only aspect that remains is to determine whether it would have been ‘possible’ for the respondents to complete such determination within the time frame fixed or whether they had been prevented from doing so by reason of an impediment or bar, justifying the […]

Anti-dumping investigation of imports of ‘Soda Ash- Reg.

August 21, 2020 1689 Views 0 comment Print

Preliminary Findings in the matter of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of ‘Soda Ash’ originating in or exported from Turkey and USA.

Safeguard investigation of imports of Single Mode Optical fibre- Reg.

August 21, 2020 756 Views 0 comment Print

Safeguard investigation concerning imports of Single Mode Optical fibre in to India – Final Findings – Proceedings under Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and the Custom Tariff (identification and Assessment of Safeguard) Rules, 1997

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