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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


CBIC withdraw BCD exemption on Gold used in manufacture of semi-conductor devices

February 2, 2020 738 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 25/99-Customs dated 28th February. 1999 so as to withdraw BCD exemption on Gold used in manufacture of semi-conductor devices or light emitting diode and to provide exemption to specified parts for use in manufacture of fuses and connectors vide Notification No. 05/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020. Government of India Ministry […]

Duty exemption on wool, woollen fabrics & apparels received as gifts by Indian Red Cross Society

February 2, 2020 672 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 148/1994-Customs dated the 13th July, 1994 to exempt wool, woollen fabrics and apparels received as gifts by the Indian Red Cross Society vide Notification No. 04/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 04/2020-Customs New Delhi, the 2nd February, 2020 G.S.R. […]

CBIC extends exemption from BCD & IGST on specified military equipment

February 2, 2020 2226 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 19/2019-Customs dated the 6th July, 2019 so as to extend the exemption from BCD and IGST on specified military equipment, if imported by DPSUs and PSUs for the defence forces vide Notification No. 03/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. […]

CBIC amends applicable BCD rate on specified parts of Cellular Mobile Phones

February 2, 2020 1530 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 57/2017-Customs, dated the 30th June, 2017 so as to change the applicable BCD rate on specified parts of Cellular Mobile Phones vide Notification No. 02/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 02/2020–Customs New Delhi, the 2nd February, 2020. G.S.R. 62(E). […]

CBIC prescribe Basic Customs Duty on various goods- Amends notification No. 50/2017

February 2, 2020 8808 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to further amend notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30th June, 2017 so as to prescribe effective rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) vide Notification No. 01/2020-Customs dated 2nd February, 2020 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 01/2020-Customs New Delhi, the 2nd February, 2020 G.S.R. 61(E):- In exercise of the powers […]

5% Health Cess on Import of Medical Devices w.e.f. 2nd Feb 2020

February 2, 2020 57555 Views 12 comments Print

Health Cess on Medical Devices falling under Heading 9018-9022 are being announced in the Budget’2020. The Health Cess @ rate of 5% shall be Levied with effect from 2nd Feb’2020.

Budget 2020: Explanatory Memoranda to Custom Duty notifications

February 1, 2020 1935 Views 0 comment Print

Article contains Explanatory Memoranda to Notification Nos. 01/2020-Customs to 12/2020-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2020, Explanatory Memoranda to Notification Nos. 09/2020-Customs (N.T.) to 10/2020 and Explanatory Memorandum to Notification No. 01/2020-Customs (SG), dated 2nd February, 2020. Explanatory Memoranda to Notification Nos. 01/2020-Customs to 12/2020-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2020: – S. No. Notification No. Description 1. 01/2020-Customs, […]

Budget 2020: Summary of Changes in Customs, Central Excise, GST law

February 1, 2020 47847 Views 0 comment Print

Please find below exhaustive summary of Changes in Customs, Central Excise, GST law and rates that have been proposed through the Finance Bill, 2020, which was introduced in Lok Sabha by Finance Minister on 1st Februare 2020

Increase in Customs Duty on Footwear and Furniture- Budget 2020

February 1, 2020 1236 Views 0 comment Print

5%  Health Cess proposed to give impetus to the Domestic Medical Equipment Industry; proceeds to be used for creating health infrastructure in aspirational districts Anti-dumping duty on PTA being abolished in the larger public interest Basic customs duty on imports of news print and light-weight coated paper proposed to be reduced from 10% to 5% Excise duty, by way of national calamity contingent duty on cigarettes & other tobacco products to be raised; no change in the duty rates of Bidis Provisions relating to safeguard duties being strengthened

Notification No. 10/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/Extension/DRI), Dated: 31.01.2020

January 31, 2020 627 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 10/2020-Customs (N.T./CAA/EXTENSION/DRI) Director General, Revenue Intelligence, hereby extends the period for purpose of determination of duty or interest under sub-section (8) of section 28 of the Customs Act, 1962, by a further period of one year

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