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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


Notification No. 29/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), dated 04.08.2020

August 4, 2020 1821 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 29/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), dated 04.08.2020- Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) by DGRI-reg. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE) Notification No. 29/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, the 4th August, 2020 S.O. 2626 (E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), […]

Reg. Anti-dumping duty on imports of PVC Paste/Emulsion Resin

August 3, 2020 2490 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of Mid-Term Review limited to change of name of producer/exporter from Korea RP regarding anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of ‘Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Paste/Emulsion Resin’ originating in or exported from Korea RP, Taiwan, China PR, Malaysia, Thailand, Russia, and European Union. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRADE […]

Tariff Notification No. 65/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 31.07.2020

July 31, 2020 525 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 65/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 31.07.2020 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver – Reg.

Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020

July 31, 2020 822 Views 0 comment Print

These regulations may be called the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Transhipment of Cargo to Nepal under Electronic Cargo Tracking System (Amendment) Regulations, 2020

July 31, 2020 948 Views 0 comment Print

(1) These regulations may be called the Transhipment of Cargo to Nepal under Electronic Cargo Tracking System (Amendment) Regulations, 2020. (2) They shall come into force on the day of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Notification No. 31/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated 31.07.2020

July 31, 2020 870 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 31/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), dated 31.07.2020- Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) by DGRI-reg. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE) Notification No. 31/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, the 31st July, 2020 S.O. 2628(E).- In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated […]

2nd phase of All India roll-out of Faceless Assessment wef 03.08.2020

July 30, 2020 1044 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has decided to begin the 2nd phase of All India roll-out of Faceless Assessment w.e.f. 03.08.2020 by including Delhi and Mumbai Customs Zones and extending the scope of Faceless Assessment at Chennai and Bangalore Customs Zones.

Jurisdiction of Commissioner (Appeals) to assessment orders passed by Faceless Assessment Groups – Reg.

July 30, 2020 1095 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No.63/2020-Customs(N.T.) dated 30.07.2020 to amend Notification No.92/2017-Customs (NT), dated 28.09.2017 to specify the jurisdiction of Commissioner (Appeals) to assessment orders passed by Faceless Assessment Groups – Reg. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 30th July, 2020 Notification No. 63/2020-Customs (N.T.) G.S.R. 482(E).—In exercise of […]

Safeguard duty on imports of Solar Cell extended by one Year

July 29, 2020 2286 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC continues the levy of Safeguard duty on imports of ‘Solar Cells whether or not assembled in modules or panels’ for a period of one year , in pursuance of final findings of review investigations issued by DGTR vide Notification No. 02/2020-Customs (SG) dated 29th July, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF […]

Anti-Dumping Duty on import of ‘Digital Offset Printing Plates’

July 29, 2020 7989 Views 1 comment Print

CBIC imposes definitive Anti-Dumping Duty on import of ‘Digital Offset Printing Plates’ originating in, or exported from People’s Republic of China, Japan, Korea RP, Taiwan and Vietnam vide Notification No. 21/2020-Customs (ADD) dated 29th July, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 21/2020-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 29th July, 2020 […]

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