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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 6981 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 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 147 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 120 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 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 363 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 123 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 630 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 441 Views 0 comment Print


Fishing Passes – Periodicity for Renewals Revised

March 6, 1995 439 Views 0 comment Print

In supersession of Ministry’s instruction contained in circular F.No. 574/ 5/ 77-LC – II dated 1.1.79 and F.No. 581/ 8/ 92-LC dated 30.11.92 regarding issue of passes to mechanised and non-mechanised fishing vessels, I am directed to say that it has now been decided that the periodicity for for renewal of fishing passes should be as under

Consumer/Commercial goods bought in India in FOREX – Export baggage allowed as

March 1, 1995 1033 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed by say that in terms of para 129 of the Exim Policy (1992-97), bonafide personal baggage of a passenger ins permitted to be exported as accompanied or unaccompanied baggage. Instances have, however, been brought to the notice or the Board where passengers, especially passengers leaving for CIS countries, Pakistan. Thailand etc., were exporting in their

Circular No. 16/95 Custom Duty Dated 24/2/1995

February 24, 1995 892 Views 0 comment Print

A case has been brought to the notice of the Board wherein a unit in an EPZ had imported more or less full assembled articles and after some minor processing had exported some of the articles but had also cleared a substantial quantity into the DTA in accordance with the EXIM Policy. A question had been raised whether the benefit of 50% duty concession available in terms of Notification No

Horticulture etc. 100% EOUs – Exemption from Customs Supervision

February 23, 1995 673 Views 0 comment Print

A reference is invited to the provisions of the Scheme of exemption for 100% EOUs in terms of Notification No. 13/81-Customs dated 9.2.1981 which provides for grant of exemption to the 100% EOUs, inter alia, subject to the condition that the manufacturing operations are carried out under customs bond. Subsequently the Ministry has notified separate Schemes of exemption for 100%

Circular No. 14/95-Custom Duty Dated 22/2/1995

February 22, 1995 667 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to draw your attention to the recommendation of the Committee on Indirect Taxes (Rekhi Committee) the “Watch Dog Panels” comprising of officers of the Customs Houses, Trade representatives and Clearing Agents Should be set up in all Customs

DEEC Scheme Telegraphic Release Advise

February 20, 1995 1081 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to say that in the course of his recent visits to some of the Customs Houses Member (EP & Cus) had noticed Telegraphic Release Advance (TRAs) are being issued by the Licencing Section of the Customs Houses, without any reference to

EOUs / EPZ Units – Inter-Unit Transfer

February 15, 1995 2455 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware aware the Scheme of 100% EOUs / EPZs envisages the transfer of goods imported or manufactured by a Unit from one Unit to another. Such transfer may be for purpose of use of the goods within the transferee unit or its export or further manufacture. While, this facility has been available since sometime, the purpose of such transfer had not been specifically mentioned

Advance Licence – Nexus between export product and imported input to continue to be established

February 15, 1995 925 Views 0 comment Print

Your attention is drawn to the Ministry’s Circular No. 34/94 dated 12/12/94 emphasising the need for nexus between import items and inputs used in the export goods and the reference made therein in DGFT’s ALC Circular No. 17/94 dated 8.11.94 DGFT have

Circular No. 10/95-Custom Duty Dated 2/2/1995

February 2, 1995 577 Views 0 comment Print

The undersigned is directed to say that a doubt has been raised regarding para 2(e) of the “Guidelines for Baggage Clearance”, circulated vide Board’s letter of even number dated 1.11.94, wherein, it is explained that the Indian Citizens or foreign national residing abroad for more than two years and who are transferring their residence to India for a minimum stay of one year will be

CBEC Classificatory Circulars on Customs – New series introduced

January 31, 1995 475 Views 0 comment Print

It has been brought to the notice of the Board that many a times the instructions / clarification issued by the Board are not received by the field formations. A suggestion has been received that in case the instructions/ clarifications are issued under a running

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