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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 207 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 1572 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 6978 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 10785 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 330 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 477 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 582 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 2874 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 141 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 114 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 108 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 123 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 123 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 195 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 354 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 114 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 618 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 420 Views 0 comment Print


Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver wef 16th Sep 2025

September 15, 2025 933 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs amends tariff values for imported goods. This includes changes for edible oils, brass scrap, gold, and silver.

Weekly newsletter from Chairman, CBIC dated 15/09/2025

September 15, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC launches a training program for civil servants, integrates digital test reports for customs, and mandates an annual training plan for its officers.

Appeal dismissed as value of seized gold below minimum threshold limit of Rs. 1 Crore

September 15, 2025 1059 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs (Preventive) Vs R.K. Swami Singh (Manipur High Court) Manipur High Court held that appeal is not maintainable since value of alleged seized gold is below the minimum threshold limit for filing an appeal i.e. Rs. 1 Crore as per instruction dated 02.11.2023. Accordingly, appeal dismissed. Facts- On 20.06.2014, the respondent herein was […]

Delhi HC Allows Petitioner to Approach Commissioner (Appeals) in Duty Drawback Fraud Case

September 15, 2025 336 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC allows an appeal against a customs fraud penalty, directing petitioner to Commissioner (Appeals) and permitting adjustment of a ₹2 crore pre-deposit already paid.

Change in Goods Classification Not Mis-declaration or Suppression: CESTAT Chennai

September 13, 2025 2322 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that claiming an exemption or a certain classification on a bill of entry is not mis-declaration or suppression of facts. Accordingly, demand for duty for the extended period or imposition of fine and penalty, for misdeclaration or suppression of fact not sustained.

Exemption notification doesn’t stipulate exporting jewellery must be made out of imported gold

September 13, 2025 867 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Hyderabad held that exemption notification no. 57/2000 issued u/s. 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 prevails over CBEC circular and hence since exemption notification does not stipulate that only imported gold should be used to manufacture goods for export there is no such requirement.

Case of mis-declaration wrongly observed as mis-classification by High Court

September 12, 2025 1077 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that High Court observation regarding appellant’s advised to importer to mis-declare imported goods is incorrect since it was not a case of mis-declaration but a case of mis-classification. Accordingly, appeal disposed of.

Implementation of Customs (Provisional Assessment) Regulations, 2025

September 12, 2025 2346 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Circular details new regulations for provisional customs assessments, setting time limits and new procedures for the finalization of cases.

CBIC Revamps Trade Facilitation, Grievance Panels

September 12, 2025 909 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC issued a new circular to restructure trade committees and grievance mechanisms, aiming to enhance efficiency and stakeholder engagement in customs.

Levy of penalty and no revocation of customs broker license justified for use of license by unauthorized person

September 12, 2025 390 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that Adjudicating authority has taken lenient view by levying penalty on Customs Broker for allowing use of license to unauthorised person and not revoking Customs Broker License. Accordingly, order of adjudicating authority upheld.

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