Why Duty Confusion Still Costs Indian Importers
For many Indian importers, customs duties feel like a background cost—until a shipment is held and the real impact shows up in storage charges, delayed deliveries, and buyer pressure.
Anti-dumping duty and safeguard duty are especially confusing because they don’t apply uniformly. Rates can change, exemptions may be limited, and enforcement often depends on how accurately goods are declared. Many businesses only realize their exposure when customs raises a query at the port.
Anti-Dumping and Safeguard Duty Are More Than Compliance Issues