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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 210 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 684 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 6987 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 10788 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 480 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 2877 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 150 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 123 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 114 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 Issues Guidelines for Self-Certified Origin Declarations Under India–UK CETA

Custom Duty : CBIC Circular 33/2026-Customs implements self-certified Origin Declarations, URN authentication and transition provisions under In...

July 14, 2026 30 Views 0 comment Print

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 213 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 372 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 126 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 633 Views 0 comment Print


Invoice Mismatch & lack of duty payment proof – CESTAT Upholds Gold Confiscation

August 5, 2025 492 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi has upheld the confiscation of 2.95 Kg of foreign-marked gold from Kailash Chander Varshney, citing mismatched invoices and lack of duty payment proof.

Chennai Customs RoDTEP Claim Amendment Process

August 5, 2025 744 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai Customs allows exporters to amend shipping bills for RoDTEP benefits. A new public notice addresses retrospective rate changes, enabling post-EGM claim amendments.

Classification as ‘Newsprint’ under CTH 480180 adopted as tests not conducted as per ISO

August 4, 2025 792 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore held that since tests were not conducted in accordance with International Organization Standardization [ISO] the consignment is classifiable as ‘Newsprint’ under Customs Tariff Heading [CTH] 480180. Accordingly, order set aside.

Order revoking customs broker licence passed without adhering to timelines specified in CBLR cannot be sustained

August 4, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that order passed without adhering to timelines specified in the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2013 [CBLR] cannot be sustained. Accordingly, consequential relief granted to customs broker and order revoking customs broker licence set aside.

Anti-Dumping Duty Extended on Black Toner Powder Imports

August 4, 2025 2109 Views 0 comment Print

India extends anti-dumping duty on black toner imports from China, Malaysia, and Taiwan for five years to prevent injury to domestic industry.

CBIC-NFSU MoU and Customs Certificate Automation

August 4, 2025 876 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC partners with NFSU on drug forensics and digitizes customs duty certificates via ACE, enhancing trade facilitation and enforcement capabilities.

Delhi HC Lowers Areca Nuts Release Terms from ₹10 Cr to ₹50L

August 4, 2025 876 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC reduces bond and bank guarantee for provisional release of areca nuts detained over classification and test discrepancies by Customs and CRCL.

India’s Steel Import Monitoring System: NOC Challenges

August 1, 2025 2214 Views 0 comment Print

India’s SIMS and NOC processes are creating challenges for steel importers, including delays, complex documentation, and issues with proving domestic non-availability of steel.

Customs Settlement Commission: Tenure Notification

August 1, 2025 1119 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance has notified August 1, 2025, as the date when the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Members of the Customs Settlement Commission will cease to hold office, as per the 2015 rules.

Suspension order of CFS license directed to reconsider due to unblemished track record

August 1, 2025 1035 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court directs customs department to reconsider suspension order suspending license of Container Freight Station [CFS] due to unblemished track record of the petitioner. Accordingly, writ disposed of.

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