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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


Anti-dumping duty investigation concerning Polystyrene imports

June 12, 2020 2355 Views 0 comment Print

Anti-dumping duty investigation concerning imports of Polystyrene from Iran, Malaysia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, UAE and USA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (Department of Commerce) (DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRADE REMEDIES) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 12th June 2020 CASE No. (OI) 08/2019 FINAL FINDINGS Subject: Anti-dumping duty investigation concerning imports of Polystyrene from Iran, Malaysia, Singapore, Chinese […]

Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning Imports of Aniline from China

June 12, 2020 1827 Views 0 comment Print

The product under consideration for the purpose of present investigation is “Aniline” which is also known as “Aniline Oil”. Aniline is a transparent, oily liquid and is a primary amine compound. Its colour transforms to light pale-yellow liquid when freshly distilled. Its colour darkens when exposed to light or air. Aniline is a basic organic chemical, essential for vital industries such as drugs, pharmaceuticals, dyes and dye intermediates.

Anti-Dumping duty on nylon tyre cord fabric extended till 11.12.2020

June 10, 2020 984 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends notification No. 30/2015-Customs (ADD) dated 12th June, 2015 to extend the levy of Anti-Dumping duty on nylon tyre cord fabric originating in or exported from China for a further period of 6 months vide Notification No. 15/2020-Customs (ADD) dated 10th June, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. […]

Invoke NDPS Act in narcotics drug cases affected by Custom formations

June 10, 2020 1035 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to state that the Hon’ble Home Minister has directed that in all cross-border narcotics drug cases affected by the Custom formations, NDPS Act, 1985 should also be invoked under which Custom officers are duly empowered to provide effective deterrence to cross-border smuggling of drugs.

Govt withdraws duty Concession on Bamboo import for Agarbatti manufacturing

June 9, 2020 1320 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC further amens notification No. 50/2017-Cus dated 30.06.2017 so as to withdraw the concessional rate of 10% available to the import of Bamboo for the manufacture of Agarbattis, and to levy a uniform rate of 25% on import of Bamboos [HS 1401 10 00] vide Notification No. 27/2020-Customs dated- 9th June, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA […]

Govt imposes Anti-dumping duty on import of Flexible Slabstock Polyol

June 9, 2020 2934 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to impose anti-dumping duty on import of Flexible Slabstock Polyol originating in or exported from Singapore for a period of 5 years, in pursuance of sunset review final findings issued by DGTR. Notification No. 14/2020-Customs (ADD) Dated 9th June, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 14/2020-Customs (ADD) New […]

Anti-dumping duty on import of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-Pyrazolone extended

June 9, 2020 1071 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC imposes provisional anti-dumping duty on import of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-Pyrazolone originating in or exported from China PR for a period of six months vide Notification No. 13/2020-Customs (ADD) Dated 9th June, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 13/2020-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 9th June, 2020 G.S.R. 363(E). – Whereas, in […]

In absence of ‘intent to conceal’ cannot be construed as smuggled: CESTAT

June 8, 2020 2646 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT directs Customs Authorities to return confiscated gold to Foreign National- lack of evidence and flimsy investigation by the authorities. Held that in the absence of ‘intent to conceal’ cannot be construed as smuggled.

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

June 5, 2020 1500 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 51/2020-Customs (N.T.) – Notification 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. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notification No. 51/2020-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, the 5th June, 2020 […]

1st phase of All India roll-out of Faceless Assessment by CBIC

June 5, 2020 3369 Views 0 comment Print

In order to introduce Phase 1 of Faceless Assessment at Bengaluru and Chennai from 8th June 2020 for imports primarily made under Chapters 84 and 85 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 at these Customs stations, Board has issued two notifications, as follows:

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