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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


Initiation of Sunset review of Anti-Dumping investigation concerning imports of Sodium Citrate from China PR

October 25, 2019 495 Views 0 comment Print

Sodium Citrate is a chemical compound that comes in the form of mono-sodium citrate, disodium citrate and tri-sodium citrate. Sodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. Like citric acid, it has a sour taste. Like other salts, it also has a salty taste. In DGAD’s Final Findings dated 26th February, 2015 of the original Anti-dumping investigation, the PUC had been defined as,

Reg. Anti-Dumping Investigation of imports of High Tenacity Polyester Yarn from China

October 24, 2019 1197 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to the Final Finding Notification No. 6/12/2017-DGAD dated 24-05-2018 in Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of High Tenacity Polyester Yarn from China PR.

Notification No. 58/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) dated 21st October, 2019

October 21, 2019 1506 Views 0 comment Print

Regarding Appointment of CAA by DGRI  vide Notification No. 58/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) dated the 21st October, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Notification No. 58/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, dated the 21st October, 2019 S.O. 3808(E).— In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs […]

Notification No. 77/2019-Customs (N.T.) dated: 18th October, 2019

October 18, 2019 1887 Views 0 comment Print

Road from Nongjri (Barapunji), East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, to Kalairag (Bangladesh) between BP No. 1251/11-S-12-S GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 77/2019- Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, the 18th October, 2019 26 Aswina, Saka 1941 S.O. 3753(E). – In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (b) and (c) of […]

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 18.10.2019

October 17, 2019 3198 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currency Conversion w.e.f. 18th October, 2019 notified vide Notification No. 76/2019–Customs (N.T.) dated 17thOctober, 2019. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 76/2019–Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 17th October, 2019 In exercise of the powers conferred […]

Notification No. 57/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 16.10.2019

October 16, 2019 972 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of CAA by DGRI – Notification No. 57/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 16.10.2019 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Notification No. 57/2019-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, dated the 16th October, 2019 S.O. 3724(E).– In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number […]

CBIC and Customs launches scheme to attract investment and support Make in India programme

October 15, 2019 675 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched a revamped and streamlined programme to attract investments into India and strengthen Make in India through manufacture and other operations under bond scheme, under Customs Act, 1962. Section 65 of the Customs Act, 1962 enables conduct of manufacture and other operations in a customs bonded warehouse.

Tariff Notification No. 75/2019-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 15.10.2019

October 15, 2019 831 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 75/2019-Customs (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Reg Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 75/2019-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 15th October, 2019 23 Asvina, 1941 (SAKA) S.O. […]

Reg. Anti-dumping duty on imports of Flat rolled product of steel

October 15, 2019 999 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to impose anti-dumping duty on imports of Flat rolled product of steel, plated or coated with alloy of Aluminium and Zinc originating in, or exported from China PR, Vietnam and Korea RP. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) NOTIFICATION No. 40/2019-CUSTOMS (ADD) New Delhi, the 15th October, 2019 G.S.R. 786(E). – […]

Cabling of various parts of agriculture machine is not ‘manufacture’

October 15, 2019 843 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi has held that mere cabling of various parts of agricultural machine (laser level transmitter, laser receivers, control boxes connecting cables and rechargeable battery packs) so as to let them function as a complete machine does not amount to manufacture and hence benefit of Sl. No. 399(A) of Not No. 12/2012-Cus. cannot be denied.

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