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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


Undertaking in lieu of bond allowed for Custom Clearance till 15.05.2020

April 21, 2020 1869 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC extends the facility of accepting undertaking in lieu of bond required during customs clearance for the period till 15.05.2020. Consequently, the date for submission of proper bond in lieu of which the undertaking is being temporarily accepted is extended till 30.05.2020 vide Circular No. 21/2020-Customs dated 21st April, 2020. Furthermore, in reference to para […]

CBIC defers implementation of Electronic Sealing to 1st July 2020

April 21, 2020 729 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has decided to defer the implementation of Electronic Sealing-Deposit in and removal of goods from Customs Bonded Warehousing to 01st July, 2020 vide Circular No. 20/2020-Customs dated 21st April, 2020.

SB005 error correction facility extended for Shipping Bills upto 31.12.2019

April 21, 2020 3996 Views 0 comment Print

As Exporters are facing genuine hard-ships due to the SB005 errors, it has now been decided to extend the facility of SB005 error correction in the Customs EDI system for Shipping Bills with date upto 31.12.2019 vide Circular No. 22/2020-Customs dated 21st April, 2020. Circular No. 22/2020-Customs F. No.450/119/2017-Cus IV Government of India Ministry of […]

Relaxations & Measures | Submission of Bond | Special Refund Drive | e-Bill of Entry

April 20, 2020 1230 Views 1 comment Print

As a part of special measures / relaxations drive from various departmental authorities, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instructions and Circulars to clarify on various aspect including Special Refund Drive, e Bill of Entry and Clearance without Bond. We have encapsulated important aspects from the clarifications for your reference: […]

Special Valuation Branch – Procedures under Customs Valuation Rules

April 20, 2020 50058 Views 2 comments Print

The Special Valuation Branch (SVB) investigates the transactions between the importer and the related foreign supplier. When the parties are related as per Rule 2(2) of the Customs Valuation (Determination of Value of Imported Goods) Rules, 2007 (Valuation Rules), then the valuation of goods as imported from such related foreign suppliers is investigated and/or examined […]

Anti-Dumping investigation of imports of Copper & Copper Alloy Flat Rolled Products

April 20, 2020 1155 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of Anti-Dumping investigation concerning imports of Copper & Copper Alloy Flat Rolled Products originating in and exported from China PR, Korea RP, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Initiation of New Shipper Review Investigation For Determination of Individual Countervailing/ Anti-Subsidy Duty

April 20, 2020 1230 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of New Shipper Review investigation for determination of individual countervailing/ anti-subsidy duty rate for M/s. Shandong Haohua Tire Co., Ltd., China PR (Producer) in the case of Anti-Subsidy duties imposed on New/Unused pneumatic radial tyres with or without tubes and/or flap of rubber (including tubeless tyres), having nominal rim dia code above 16″ used in buses and lorries/trucks, originating in or exported from China PR.

De-notifying West Quay 6 Berth, Besides Nalco Tanks, Visakhapatnam Port Trust

April 17, 2020 576 Views 0 comment Print

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION No. 01/2020 (CUSTOMS)(NT)(VSP) Visakhapatnam, the 17th April, 2020 Sub: De-notifying West Quay 6 Berth, Besides Nalco Tanks, Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Visakhapatnam – reg. S.O. 1461(E).—Whereas West Quay 6 Berth, Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Visakhapatnam was approved in exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-Section (a) of Section 8 […]

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 17.04.2020

April 16, 2020 1278 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against India Rupees wef 17.04.2020 vide Notification No. 39/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 16th April, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 39/2020-Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 16th April, 2020 27 Chaitra 1942 (SAKA) In […]

Private Customs Bonded Warehouse

April 15, 2020 70848 Views 3 comments Print

About Customs Bonded Warehouse: Customs warehousing is a procedure under which imported goods are stored under customs control in designated place without payment of import duties. The provisions related to warehousing are under Chapter IX of the Customs Act,1962. Apart from the specific provisions, certain regulations like Manufacture and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations, 2019 […]

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