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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 4518 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 195 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 51 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


Custom Tariff Notification No. 78/2018-Cus (NT) dated 14.09.2018

September 14, 2018 1485 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff  Tariff Notification No. 78/2018-Cus (NT) dated 14.09.2018 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver- Reg.  Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 78/2018-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 14th September, 2018 S.O. 4869(E).– In […]

Notification 47/2018-Cus (ADD), dated:14-09-2018 

September 14, 2018 1089 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind Notification No. 10/2017-Customs (ADD) dated 24th March, 2017 vide Notification 47/2018-Cus (ADD), dated:14-09-2018 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Notification No. 47/2018-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 14th September, 2018 G.S.R. 883(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff […]

Anti-dumping duty on imports of Flat Base Steel Wheels from China

September 13, 2018 2154 Views 0 comment Print

seeks to impose definitive anti-dumping duty on the imports of “Flat Base Steel Wheels” originating in or exported from China PR for a period of 5 years at prescribed rates vide Notification No. 46/2018-Customs (ADD) dated 13th September, 2018. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Notification No. 46/2018-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the […]

Notification No. 45/2018-Customs (ADD)- Dated 13.09.2018

September 13, 2018 1806 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC rescinds notification No. 3/2013-Customs (ADD) dated 26.03.2013 vide Notification No. 45/2018-Customs (ADD) Dated 13th September, 2018. Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue New Delhi Notification No. 45/2018-Customs (ADD) Dated; 13th September, 2018 G.S.R. 876(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 9A of the Customs […]

CBIC withdraws instruction on Safeguard duty on Solar cells

September 13, 2018 1167 Views 0 comment Print

Vide notification No. 1/2018-Customs (SG), dated 30th July, 2018, safeguard duty has been imposed on Solar cells whether or not assembled in modules or panels falling under sub-heading 8541 or tariff item 8541 40 11 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 at specified rates for a period of two years.

Reg. Re-import of certain indigenously manufactured electronic goods

September 11, 2018 1704 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 158/95-Customs dated 14th November, 1995 to allow re-import of certain indigenously manufactured electronic goods, for repair and reconditioning within seven years from the date of exportation, without payment of basic customs duty subject to the condition that the goods are re­-exported back after repair and reconditioning within one year from […]

Exemption Notifications must be interpreted strictly: The Supreme Court Constitution Bench Judgment

September 10, 2018 11097 Views 0 comment Print

SC in Constitution Bench of Five Judges judgment in the case of Commissioner of Customs (Import) Mumbai Vs. M/s Dilip Kumar and Company and Ors has held that the benefit of ambiguity in exemption notification (which is subject to strict interpretation) cannot be claimed by the subject/assessee and it must be interpreted in favour of the revenue/state.

Reg. Anti-Dumping Duty on ‘Graphite Electrodes of all diameters’

September 6, 2018 1647 Views 0 comment Print

G.S.R…. (E). – Whereas, the designated authority vide notification number 7/13/2018-DGAD, dated the 4th April, 2018 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part I, Section 1, dated the 4th April, 2018, had initiated the Mid-term Review in term of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), read with rule 23 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules

Anti-dumping duty on Glass CSM import from Thailand

September 6, 2018 2112 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to levy anti-dumping duty on Glass CSM originating in or imported from Thailand vide Notification No. 43/2018-Customs (ADD) Dated: 6th September, 2018 in view of circumvention of Anti dumping duty imposed by vide Notification 48/2016 Customs(Add) dated 1 September 2016. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Notification No. 43/2018-Customs (ADD) New […]

Customs Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currency Conversion wef 07.09.2018

September 6, 2018 2103 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currency Conversion wef 07.09.2018 notified vide Notification No. 77/2018 – Customs (N.T.) dated 6th September, 2018

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