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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 336 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 4512 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 7671 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 738 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 1089 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


India Secures Duty-Free Access for 99.38% Exports Through India–Oman CEPA

Custom Duty : The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement became operational on 1 June 2026 after completion of required proce...

June 2, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

₹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 438 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 2535 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 618 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 1608 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CESTAT Sets Aside Customs Demand as Undervaluation Allegations Lacked Admissible Evidence

Custom Duty : CESTAT Chennai held that unsigned invoices, unauthenticated e-mails, and uncorroborated statements were insufficient to reject tra...

June 9, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Sets Aside Customs Broker Penalty as Ergotamine Preparation Not Covered Under NDPS Schedule-B

Custom Duty : The Tribunal held that a medicine containing Ergotamine was merely a preparation and not “Ergotamine and its salts” under Sche...

June 9, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Bluetooth Headsets falls Under Heading 8517 as They Transmit & Receive Voice & Data

Custom Duty : CESTAT examined whether Bluetooth headsets should be treated as communication devices or ordinary headphones. It held that devices...

June 8, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Upholds Duty Demand as Food Testing Kits Were Misdeclared as Diagnostic Kits

Custom Duty : CESTAT Delhi held that food testing kits were wrongly described as being for “diagnostic use only” to claim a customs exemptio...

June 8, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Third-Party Records Alone Cannot Prove Clandestine Receipt of Goods: CESTAT Delhi

Custom Duty : The Tribunal held that ledger entries and computer records recovered from a third party were insufficient to establish liability u...

June 8, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Nil Customs Duty on Goods Under Tariff Item 26020010 under India Australia ECTA

Custom Duty : The Central Government has amended Notification No. 62/2022-Customs to prescribe a 0% Basic Customs Duty on all goods falling unde...

June 10, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Common Adjudicating Authority Appointed for SVB SCNs – Koinone Polytech

Custom Duty : CBIC has designated a common adjudicating authority to decide several customs show cause notices issued by different commissionera...

June 10, 2026 45 Views 0 comment Print

Common Adjudicating Authority Appointed in ViewSonic SVB Case

Custom Duty : CBIC exercised its powers under the Customs Act, 1962 to appoint a common adjudicating authority for two customs proceedings invol...

June 6, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

Hewlett SVB Matter Referred for Common Adjudication of Multiple SCNs

Custom Duty : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority in the case of M/s. Hewlett Packard Enterprise India Private Limited, (IEC: 071500719...

June 5, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Bars Direct DGFT References to Ensure Uniform FTP Interpretation

Custom Duty : CBIC has directed Customs field formations not to seek FTP clarifications directly from DGFT. The new mechanism aims to ensure con...

June 4, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print


Tariff Notification No. 29/2020-Customs (N.T.), dated: 20.03.2020

March 20, 2020 924 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 29/2020-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. 29/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 20th March, 2020 30 Phalguna, 1941 (SAKA) S.O. 1187(E).– […]

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 20.03.2020

March 19, 2020 11604 Views 0 comment Print

Exchange Rates Notification No. 27/2020-Custom (NT) dated 13.03.2020 Notifying Customs Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currency Conversion w.e.f. 20th March, 2020. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 27/2020 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 19th March, 2020 29 Phalguna 1941 (SAKA) In […]

FOB price cannot be treated as cum duty price for export duty calculation

March 18, 2020 13665 Views 0 comment Print

Transaction value i.e. FOB price cannot be treated as cum duty price under section 14 of Customs Act, 1962 for the purpose of calculation of export duty.

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

March 18, 2020 1098 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 798 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 558 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 3657 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 972 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 654 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 1905 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 […]

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