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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 3012 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 5052 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 1428 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 78 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 120 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 75 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 108 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 117 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 399 Views 0 comment Print


Liability of customs duty on preloaded software on imported navigation devices

September 10, 2025 1053 Views 0 comment Print

There was no reason to interfere with the order of the Commissioner enhancing the value of the touch media device by including the value of the licence software imported subsequently and confirmed the differential duty demanded with interest and imposition of penalty.

Failure to oversee clearance of re-export goods in domestic market is violation on part of Customs Broker

September 10, 2025 405 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that Customs Broker failure to oversee the clearance and the warehousing of the goods imported with intention to re-export leading to diversion of the goods in the domestic market is a clear violation. However, suspension of license for 13 months is sufficient.

Customs Refund Applications to be Fully Automated

September 10, 2025 822 Views 0 comment Print

The Chennai Customs Office announces that all refund applications, including those based on court orders, must now be submitted electronically through the ICEGATE portal. This is a step towards digitizing customs processes by mid-2026.

Customs authority cannot question discharge of export obligation given by DGFT under EPCG License

September 10, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that customs authorities cannot question the discharge certificate issued by DGFT in respect of the export obligation in respect of EPCG License. Accordingly, confiscation of goods and imposition of penalty set aside.

No Penalty on Broker Despite Exporter’s Fake Address, Due Diligence Proven

September 10, 2025 543 Views 0 comment Print

Finding that the broker had collected Aadhaar, PAN, GST, bank and IT documents, Tribunal ruled that no penalty under Sections 114 & 114AA could be sustained.

Revocation of Customs Broker License set aside in absence of any violation of regulation of CBLR, 2018

September 10, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that revocation of Customs Broker License by Customs authorities not sustainable since there is no violation of Regulation 10(b), 10(d) and 10(n) of CBLR, 2018 as alleged in the impugned order. Accordingly, appeal allowed.

SC Restores High Court Appeals on Customs Duty Exemption Violations

September 10, 2025 1116 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court clarifies that appeals from CESTAT on breach of exemption notification conditions are maintainable in the High Court u/s 130 of the Customs Act, not the Supreme Court.

Delhi HC Orders Release of Startup Imports Despite Minor Misdeclaration – Fabie Baby Case

September 10, 2025 468 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court orders release of a startup’s goods held by Customs, citing an inexplicable delay and directing a review of policies for MSMEs.

CBIC notifies New Customs Station in Dalpatpur, Moradabad

September 10, 2025 591 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance adds Dalpatpur, Moradabad, to the list of customs stations, enabling the unloading of imports and loading of exports at the location.

Gujarat HC quashes Final Ex Parte Customs Assessment for Lack of Hearing

September 9, 2025 816 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court quashed a customs duty reassessment against Mohit Minerals, ruling that authorities must provide a hearing and a speaking order before finalizing assessments.

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