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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


Alleged circumvention of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of O-Acid

June 1, 2018 504 Views 0 comment Print

Initiation of anti-circumvention investigation concerning the alleged circumvention of anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of O-Acid, originating and exported from China PR.

Notification No. 47/2018-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 31st May, 2018

May 31, 2018 1647 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 47/2018-Customs (N.T.) in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver

Revised instruction for stuffing and sealing of reefer containers- reg.

May 30, 2018 2892 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received from trade associations, exporters, DGFT, field formations etc. regarding opening of e-sealed reefer containers at the Ports/ICDs for examination.

Provisional assessment of jute goods exported from Bangladesh or Nepal

May 30, 2018 600 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to provide for provisional assessment of jute goods exported from Bangladesh or Nepal by M/s. Aman Jute Fibrous Ltd. (Producer) and M/s IB Jute Corporation (Exporter/ Trader) till the final findings of New Shipper Review in this regard are recieved.

Provisional assessment of jute goods import into India from Bangladesh or Nepal

May 30, 2018 735 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to provide for provisional assessment of jute goods exported from Bangladesh or Nepal by M/s Janata Jute Mills Ltd.(Producer) till the final findings of New Shipper Review in this regard are received.

Govt to issue pending IGST refund on the basis of undertakings/ submission of CA certificates

May 29, 2018 20520 Views 5 comments Print

Following procedure is being prescribed to overcome the problem of GST / IGST refund blockage. This would be an interim solution subject to undertakings/ submission of CA certificates by the exporters as given below and post refund audit scrutiny.

Reg. Single Window clearance of food consignments by Customs officers

May 29, 2018 1104 Views 0 comment Print

Kind reference is invited to Board Circular Nos. 03/2016-customs dated 03.02.2016 and 10/2016-customs dated 15.03.2016 regarding the operationalization of the Single Window Interface for Facilitation of Trade (SWIFT) from 01st April, 2016 at all EDI locations throughout India.

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Castings for Wind Operated Electricity Generators- Reg.

May 28, 2018 1578 Views 0 comment Print

Re-examination of the Final Finding dated 28.07.2017 issued by the Designated Authority, pursuant to the CESTAT Final Order No. AD/A/50938-50942/2018-CU[DB] dated 13.03.2018 in the matter of Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Castings for Wind Operated Electricity Generators, whether or not machined, in raw, finished or sub-assembled form, or as a part of a sub-assembly, or as a part of an equipment/component meant for wind-operated electricity generators originating in or exported from China PR.

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Castings for Wind Operated Electricity Generators

May 28, 2018 1413 Views 0 comment Print

Re-examination of the Final Finding dated 28.07.2017 issued by the Designated Authority, pursuant to the CESTAT Final Order No. AD/A/50938-50942/2018-CU[DB] dated 13.03.2018 in the matter of Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Castings for Wind Operated Electricity Generators, whether or not machined, in raw, finished or sub-assembled form, or as a part of a sub-assembly, or as a part of an equipment/component meant for wind-operated electricity generators originating in or exported from China PR.

Notification No. 5/2018-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 28.05.2018

May 28, 2018 1983 Views 0 comment Print

S.O. (E). – In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated 4th June 2015 in Gazette of India, Extra-ordinary, Part-II, section 3, sub-section (i), and as amended by notification No. 133/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 916(E) dated 30th November 2015 in Gazette of India, Extra­ordinary, Part-II, section 3

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