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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 3018 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 5106 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 837 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


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 81 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 138 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 78 Views 0 comment Print

Education Cess Paid via MEIS Scrips Cannot Be Recovered Again in Cash: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai ruled that Education Cess and Secondary & Higher Education Cess paid through MEIS duty credit scrips for past import...

May 22, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

Past GST Cancellation Cannot Justify Customs Broker License Revocation: CESTAT Delhi

Custom Duty : CESTAT Delhi held that earlier GST cancellation history became irrelevant once the exporter possessed valid GST registration on th...

May 22, 2026 99 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 126 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 132 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 543 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 189 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 405 Views 0 comment Print


Bank Guarantee Encashed for Non-Fulfilment of EPCG Conditions; Court Orders Adjudication

November 27, 2025 552 Views 0 comment Print

The case concerns enforcement of a bank guarantee after failure to meet EPCG export obligations. The Court declined to examine merits but directed completion of adjudication on the show-cause notice, clarifying that further action depends on the outcome.

CESTAT Dismisses Appeals on Refund of CVD for CNG/LPG Vehicle Conversion Kits

November 27, 2025 216 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal confirmed recovery of erroneously refunded CVD amounts with interest, following the Supreme Court ruling. The appellant’s reliance on prior Tribunal orders was invalidated.

Duty Demand Set Aside as Authorities Misapplied Notification on Fertiliser Inputs

November 27, 2025 261 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the lower authorities misread the amended notification on Chapter 31 goods and failed to show that the imports were clearly excluded. The matter was remanded for fresh examination of the exemption’s scope.

Customs Must Consider Objections on BIS Certification Defects: Chhattisgarh HC

November 27, 2025 258 Views 0 comment Print

Chhattisgarh HC directs Adjudicating Authority to hear objections on imported goods detained due to alleged BIS certification and labeling defects.

SLP Dismissed for Availability of Effective Alternate Remedy: SC Allows 30 Days to File Appeal

November 27, 2025 300 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court refused to interfere after noting that the petitioner had an effective statutory appeal against the confiscation order. The Court upheld the High Court’s view and allowed the petitioner 30 days to file an appeal.

Delhi HC Orders Release of Seized Gold Bangles & iPhones Recognized as Wedding Gifts

November 27, 2025 645 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court ordered release of gold bangles and iPhones seized at the airport, recognizing them as bonafide wedding gifts. The petitioner must pay a redemption fine, with warehousing charges waived.

HC Allows Provisional Release of 233 MFDs with Higher Duty & 10% Bank Guarantee

November 27, 2025 258 Views 0 comment Print

High Court allowed provisional release of 233 multifunctional devices subject to enhanced duty payment, 10% bank guarantee, and maintenance of detailed sales records.

Misdeclared Poppy Seeds & Areca Nuts: Delhi HC Declines to Quash ₹12 Cr Penalty

November 27, 2025 462 Views 0 comment Print

HC refused to entertain challenge to customs penalty after finding concealment of facts and noting availability of alternate remedies. It upheld investigation’s findings on misdeclaration and imposed exemplary costs.

Delhi High Court Upholds Penalty Against CHA in Duty Drawback Scam

November 27, 2025 459 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court partially upholds CESTAT ruling against a Customs House Agent involved in alleged duty drawback fraud, emphasizing proportional penalties and due diligence responsibilities.

Crude Rapeseed/Canola Oils Classifiable Under CTSH 15141120, CEPA Duty at 8%: CAAR

November 27, 2025 588 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held that crude rapeseed and canola oil meet statutory definition of low erucic acid oil and must be classified under 1514 11 20. It also confirmed a CEPA duty rate of 8% for 2025–26.

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