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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


Customs Rules on Gifts & Personal Imports Explained

August 27, 2025 2919 Views 0 comment Print

A new directive from CBIC aims to clarify duty calculations, KYC norms, and procedures for gifts and personal imports via courier and postal services.

CESTAT Lacks Jurisdiction U/s. 129A of Customs Act in Gold Smuggling Case

August 27, 2025 489 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi dismisses an appeal in a gold smuggling case involving passenger baggage, stating it lacks jurisdiction under Section 129A of the Customs Act, 1962.

Waiver of demurrage not permissible without a seizure, detention, or confiscation

August 27, 2025 1047 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court dismisses Modern Line’s plea for demurrage waiver, stating no customs seizure/detention order existed. The court upheld the denial.

Madras HC Directs Customs to Decide on Return of Seized Currency After Hearing

August 27, 2025 651 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court has directed Customs to follow due process within 8 weeks regarding a Malaysian national’s seized Rs. 4 lakh Indian currency, declining immediate return

Madras HC Dismisses Writ Against Revocation of Customs Broker Licence

August 27, 2025 447 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court dismisses Shalom Forwarders writ petition, directing them to CESTAT for appeal against customs license revocation, granting 3-month temporary relief.

Order revoking Customs Broker License quashed as time limit under regulation 17 not adhered

August 26, 2025 831 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that order revoking Customs Broker License set aside on account of breach of time limit contemplated under regulation 17 of the Customs Broker Licensing Regulation 2018. Accordingly, appeal of the assessee allowed.

Customs Mandates BIS Registration Checks for Imports

August 26, 2025 1791 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC instructs customs officers to verify BIS registration validity for imports like CCTVs. The directive ensures compliance with quality and safety standards.

Expired Bank Guarantees could not be enforced belatedly through a writ petition

August 26, 2025 1473 Views 0 comment Print

Expired bank guarantee couldn’t be enforced post CIRP (corporate insolvency resolution process) as no claim was lodged by authority during the validity period of the guarantee.

Customs Revises Duty Drawback Rates for Gold & Silver Jewellery/Articles

August 25, 2025 1887 Views 0 comment Print

Govt amends Notification 77/2023, increasing duty drawback rates for gold and silver jewellery under specified tariff items from October 2025.

Filing of fresh refund claim u/s. 27 (1-B) not required when refund claim already filed within limitation

August 25, 2025 678 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that filing of a fresh refund claim in terms of section 27 (1-B) of the Customs Act not required as refund claim was duly filed within limitation of one year from the date of import. Accordingly, writ of petitioner stands allowed.

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