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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


Tariff Notification No. 26/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 18.03.2020

March 18, 2020 1086 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 26/2020-Customs (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 26/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 18th March, 2020 28 Phalguna, 1941 (SAKA) S.O. 1126(E)– […]

Customs Electronic Sealing implementation deferred till 30.04.2020

March 16, 2020 783 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has decided to defer the implementation of Circular-10/2020-Customs till 30th April, 2020 related to Electronic Sealing-Deposit in and removal of goods from Customs Bonded Warehouses.  The new date of implementation of the said Circular shall be 01st  May, 2020. Circular – 16/2020-Customs F. No. 484/03/2015-LC (Vol. II)  Government of India Ministry of Finance Department […]

Australian Dollar Rate for Customs with effect from 17.03.2020

March 16, 2020 549 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Indirect Taxes notifies Rate of exchange of one unit of Australian Dollar equivalent to Indian rupees with effect from 17th March, 2020 vide Notification No. 25/2020-Customs (N.T.) dated the 16th March, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 25/2020–Customs […]

Result of Customs Brokers Examination, 2020 conducted on 06.03.2020

March 15, 2020 3645 Views 0 comment Print

The written Customs Brokers Examination, 2020 was conducted on 06.03.2020 at designated centers across India. In terms of Regulation 6(2) of CBLR, 2018 the list of candidates who have passed the written examination is as follows:

Tariff Notification No. 24/2020-Customs (N.T.) dated 13th March, 2020

March 13, 2020 963 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 24/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver.

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 14.03.2020

March 13, 2020 645 Views 0 comment Print

Exchange Rates Notification No. 23/2020-Custom (NT) dated 13.03.2020 Notifying Customs Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currency Conversion w.e.f. 14th March, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 23/2020 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 13th March, 2020 23 Phalguna 1941 (SAKA) […]

Recovery of Redemption fine from Sale Proceeds- CESTAT refers matter to Larger Bench

March 13, 2020 1899 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs Vs Oriental Trimex Ltd. (CESTAT Delhi) If the confiscated goods allowed to redeemed on a redemption fine then the sale proceeds will be paid only after deduction of such fine In the given case the importer appellant is engaged in the business of import of marble from various countries into India and […]

Govt increases custom cess (RIC) on petrol & diesel by Rs. 1 per litre

March 13, 2020 855 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 18/2019-Customs dated 6th July, 2019 so as to increase effective rate of Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC) collected as additional duty of customs on petrol and diesel by Rs. 1 per litre. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 15/2020-Customs New Delhi, the 13th March, 2020 […]

Necessity of investigation for system failure on mis-declaration of POS, MPOS devices and evasion of customs duty

March 12, 2020 3081 Views 0 comment Print

Chief Commissioner of Customs was directed to consider whether it should be necessary to cause a vigilance enquiry on the system failure to determine how the consignments were cleared when there were so many mis-declaration in description as well as classification of the imported Point of Sale Devices (POS) and Mobile Point of Sale Devices (MPOS) and evasion of customs duty.

Demand for Cost Recovery Charges was non sustainable

March 12, 2020 5703 Views 0 comment Print

Since no services were being specially provided by the customs officials to the custodians at a customs port or customs airport, to enable them to collect any fee, from such a custodian thus, High Court not only set-aside the demand of Cost Recovery charges but even held that Regulation 5(2) of Regulation 2009 was illegal.

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