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“Isolate U.S.A.”: China, Japan, and South Korea Unite to Counter U.S. Tariffs

In a landmark agreement, China, Japan, and South Korea have decided to jointly address the tariffs imposed by the United States during the Trump...

US Border Agents Seize More Illegal Eggs Than Fentanyl Amid Rising Poultry Smuggling

The United States is experiencing a surge in egg smuggling, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents seizing more illegal eggs than fentanyl...

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10 GST Amendments Effective from April 1, 2025

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework is set to undergo significant amendments starting April 1, 2025, introducing crucial changes aimed at improving compliance,...

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Woman’s Personal Gold Jewellery Seizure: Delhi High Court Imposes Rs. 25K Cost On Customs Dept. [READ ORDER]

The Delhi High Court has imposed the cost of Rs. 25,000 on the customs department for seizing woman’s personal gold jewellery in an insensitive...

Short Payment Detected During Audit Doesn’t Indicate Tax Evasion, But Points Superintendent’s Lapse: CESTAT

The Delhi bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that short payment detected during audit does not indicate tax...

Mere Shortages During Officers’ Visit Not Sufficient to Prove Clandestine Removal: CESTAT

The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that mere shortages detected at the time of visit of...

Punjab & Haryana High Court Issues Notice, Grants Interim Protection in Petition Challenging Entry Tax Assessments

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued a notice of motion and granted interim protection in a writ petition filed by Sanden Vikas...

Smuggling Attempt Thwarted by Air Customs at Trivandrum, Calicut, and Cochin Airports: 2.1 Kg of Gold Seized

In a major success for India’s customs enforcement, Air Customs at the Trivandrum, Calicut, and Cochin airports successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 2,091.84...