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Customs Valuation Framework Under Section 14 and CVR, 2007

Custom Duty : Explains customs valuation under Section 14, CVR 2007, Rule 12, CAVR 2023, transaction value, valuation methods and key judicial d...

July 11, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

MOOWR Scheme: A Game Changer for Indian Manufacturers

Custom Duty : The article explains how the MOOWR Scheme allows manufacturers to defer customs duty and IGST while detailing eligibility, complia...

July 3, 2026 1548 Views 1 comment Print

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 681 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 6945 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 10728 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


CBIC Extends Customs Duty Exemption Till 15 July 2026 Due to West Asia Supply Disruptions

Custom Duty : The Government has extended the full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical imports until 15 July 2026 because of contin...

July 2, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

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 471 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 579 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 2865 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 675 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CAAR Rejects Ruling on Roasted Areca Nut Classification Citing Madras HC Decision

Custom Duty : CAAR Delhi rejected the advance ruling application as the classification issue was already decided by the Madras High Court and th...

July 13, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

Samsung ‘Moving Style’ Classifiable as ‘Other Monitor’ Under CTH 8528: CAAR Delhi

Custom Duty : CAAR Delhi classified Moving Style under Tariff Item 8528 59 00 and Floor Stand under 8529 90 90, applying Chapter Notes 6(D), 6(E...

July 13, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

TrackMan 4 & TrackMan iO Classifiable as Other Golf Equipment Under CTH 9506: CAAR Delhi

Custom Duty : CAAR Delhi classified TrackMan 4 and TrackMan iO under CTI 9506 39 00 as golf equipment, rejecting Heading 9031 as measurement was...

July 13, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Statutory Appeal Is Proper Remedy Against Customs Redemption Fine & Penalty: Madras HC

Custom Duty : Madras HC declined to entertain the writ, directed the petitioner to pursue the Section 129A appeal, and protected limitation if f...

July 12, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

Royalty Addition to Import Value Set Aside as Not a Condition of Sale: CESTAT Chennai

Custom Duty : CESTAT Chennai set aside the customs duty demand after holding royalty was not a condition of sale of imported goods and following...

July 12, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBIC Discontinues Manual Container Documents Under Notification 104/94-Customs

Custom Duty : CBIC Circular 32/2026-Customs replaces manual container documentation with ICEGATE reporting and electronic gate systems under Not...

July 13, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Empowers Board to Extend Two-Year Re-Export Period for Duty-Free Event Imports

Custom Duty : CBIC Notification No. 28/2026-Customs empowers the Board to extend the two-year period in specified cases on sufficient cause bein...

July 11, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Arylides Till 13 January 2027

Custom Duty : CBIC extends anti-dumping duty on Arylides imported from China PR till 13 January 2027 through Notification No. 17/2026-Customs (A...

July 11, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises List of Goods Eligible for BCD Exemption for Lithium-Ion Cell Manufacturing

Custom Duty : CBIC Notification 27/2026-Customs amends Notification 25/2002 to revise the list of goods eligible for BCD exemption for lithium i...

July 9, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Grants Nil BCD on Goods for Mobile Phone Inductor Coil Modules Until March 2029

Custom Duty : CBIC Notification 26/2026-Customs grants nil BCD on specified goods used in manufacturing inductor coil modules for mobile phones ...

July 9, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print


Customs Liable to Pay Interest as EDD Refund Was Delayed After Final Assessment: CESTAT Mumbai

June 21, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that interest under Section 27A was payable because the refund of Extra Duty Deposit was not released within three months after the refund-determining orders. It ruled that delay in payment attracted statutory interest despite prolonged litigation.

No Breach of CBLR Regulations Proven, Bombay HC Upholds Customs Broker Licence

June 21, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court upheld the CESTAT’s finding that there was no evidence the Customs Broker advised the importer to violate customs laws or evade examination. It dismissed the Revenue’s appeal after holding that no substantial question of law arose.

Bombay HC Dismisses Customs Appeal Due to Denial of Cross-Examination Rights

June 20, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court upheld the CESTAT order after finding that denial of cross-examination violated Regulation 17(4) of the CBLR, rendering the proceedings against the Customs Broker invalid. The Revenue’s appeal was dismissed.

Late Fee on Supplementary Bills of Entry Set Aside as Delay Was Not Importer’s Fault

June 20, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that late fees could not be imposed where supplementary Bills of Entry were filed due to excess cargo discovered after clearance and the delay was not attributable to the importer. It ruled that Section 46(3) permits waiver in deserving cases.

Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese PET Resin Extended Due to Continued Dumping and Injury

June 19, 2026 738 Views 0 comment Print

The notification continues anti-dumping duty on PET resin originating in or exported from China after authorities found that removal of the duty could increase imports and harm domestic producers. The duty applies at USD 200.66 per metric tonne.

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Sulphenamides Accelerators

June 19, 2026 2520 Views 0 comment Print

The notification imposes anti-dumping duty after DGTR concluded that imports from the subject countries undercut domestic prices and suppressed the domestic industry’s selling prices. Different duty rates have been prescribed based on producer and country.

Railway Dynamic Braking Assemblies classifiable Under Chapter 8607: CESTAT Bangalore

June 19, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore upheld the classification of dynamic braking assemblies and components under CETH 8607 as parts of railway locomotives. The Tribunal relied on the Supreme Court’s predominant or sole-use test and dismissed the Revenue’s appeal seeking classification under CETH 8414 and 8516.

CESTAT Allows Customs Exemption as Export-Reimport Link Was Properly Established

June 19, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT held that the exporter established complete correlation between the exported, re-imported and re-exported frozen buffalo meat through documentary evidence and departmental supervision. It set aside the customs duty demand, redemption fine and penalties after finding compliance with Notification No. 158/95-Cus.

Mobile Phone Importer Entitled to 1% CVD Benefit Despite CENVAT Credit Condition

June 19, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that an importer was entitled to concessional CVD under Notification No. 12/2012-CE because imported goods must be treated as if manufactured in India under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. The Tribunal relied on the Supreme Court’s ruling in SRF Ltd. and dismissed the Department’s appeal.

CBIC Adds Navi Mumbai customs airports as international courier terminals

June 18, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has amended Notification No. 27/2018-Customs (N.T.) by inserting “Navi Mumbai” as a new entry in the notified table. The amendment has been issued under Section 7(1)(f) of the Customs Act, 1962.

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