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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 339 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 4536 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 7677 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 198 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 81 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 63 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 99 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


Guidelines to handle/store valuable goods seized/confiscated by Customs

October 15, 2018 3774 Views 0 comment Print

The packages containing the valuables should be bar coded so as to ensure correct inventorisation and tallying of packages at the time of handing over/taking over etc. The ‘e-malkhana’ system of Delhi Customs could be adopted by other formations.

Notification No. 76/2018 – Customs Dated:- 11/10/2018

October 11, 2018 4383 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends Notification No. 24/2005 dated 1st March, 2005 vide Notification No. 76/2018–Customs Dated; 11th October, 2018 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 76/2018 – Customs New Delhi, the 11th October, 2018 G.S.R. (E), In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 […]

Notification No. 75/2018–Customs Dated; 11th October, 2018

October 11, 2018 8907 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC seeking to amend Notification No. 57/2017 dated 30th June, 2017 vide Notification No. 75/2018–Customs Dated; 11th October, 2018

Notification No. 74/2018–Customs Dated: 11/10/2018

October 11, 2018 5724 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC seeking to amend First Schedule of Customs Tariff Act, 1975 vide Notification No. 74/2018–Customs Dated; 11th October, 2018 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 74/2018–Customs New Delhi, the 11th October, 2018 G.S.R…..(E).- WHEREAS the Central Government on being satisfied that the import duty leviable on goods, falling under Chapter […]

IGST refunds cannot be claimed after claiming drawback

October 9, 2018 25224 Views 0 comment Print

It has been noted that exporters had availed the option to take drawback at higher rate in place of IGST refund out of their own volition. Considering the fact that exporters have made aforesaid declaration while claiming the higher rate of drawback, it has been decided that it would not be justified allowing exporters to avail IGST refund after initially claiming the benefit of higher drawback.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Ductile Iron Pipes

October 9, 2018 1314 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend the notification No. 23/2103 dated the 10th October, 2013 to extend the levy of anti-dumping duty on the imports of ‘Ductile Iron Pipes’ originating in or exported from China PR vide Notification No. 51/2018-Customs (ADD) dated 9th October, 2018.

e-seals merit classification under Heading 8309: CBIC

October 8, 2018 2406 Views 0 comment Print

Electronic seals are seals only but with electronic add on (RFID) to detect security breach. Therefore, e-seals merit classification under the Heading 8309 which covers- Stoppers, caps and lids (including crown corks, screw caps and pouring stoppers), capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packing accessories, of base metal. As seals are specifically mentioned there, e-seals warrant classification under the tariff item 8309 90 30.

Anti dumping duty on Nylon Filament yarn imported from Vietnam & EU

October 5, 2018 1653 Views 0 comment Print

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 50/2018-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 5th October, 2018 G.S.R. 998(E). –Whereas, in the matter of ‘Nylon Filament Yarn (Multi Filament) (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods) falling under tariff heading 5402 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of […]

Reward scheme for informers of GST / Custom Duty evasion amended

October 5, 2018 7074 Views 0 comment Print

Consequent to the introduction of GST, a need was felt to include recovery in cases under CGST and IGST Acts under the Reward Guidelines to ensure their parity with cases booked under the Customs Act, NDPS Act, Service Tax and Central Excise References were also received in the Board to treat officers of other Government agencies, who play a role in the detection of cases, at par with CBIC officers, irrespective of the fact whether seizure has been effected by these agencies or by officials of CBIC.

Applicability of provisions of Customs Act to Cruise Tourism-reg

October 4, 2018 1875 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Shipping has taken initiative to promote Cruise Tourism Industry in India. In meetings held in Shipping Ministry, various issues related to Cruise Tourism were discussed. Also, Cruise Companies have sought clarifications with regard to applicability of Customs provisions.

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