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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


Ferrite Beads’ falls under CTH 85045090 as Inductors: CAAR

May 17, 2025 1284 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Delhi rules imported Ferrite Beads are classified as ‘Other inductors’ under 8504 50 90 based on their inductive function and HSN analysis.

Customs Adjudication: EOU Duty Demand Assignments

May 16, 2025 963 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the new customs notification assigning de-novo adjudication of duty demands for 100% Export Oriented Undertakings (EOU) to specific customs officers based on the duty amount.

CESTAT Reduces Penalty in Old Case of Marble Import, Upholds Redemption Fine

May 16, 2025 516 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai reduces penalty on importer for lacking special license in 2000, citing failure to verify profit margin as directed & SC judgment.

Overlooking Country of Origin certificate without following set rules is untenable

May 15, 2025 1356 Views 0 comment Print

Overlooking COO without following procedure set out in Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Preferential Trade Agreement between the Member States of ASEAN and the Republic of India) Rules, 2009 is untenable.

Lemoneez rightly classifiable under CTH 2009 31 00: CESTAT Kolkata

May 15, 2025 477 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that Lemoneez, being juice of single citrus pulp, is rightly classifiable under Tariff Item No. i.e. CTH 2009 31 00 instead of CTH 2106 as alleged by department. Hence, differential duty demand is set aside.

Assumptions & Unproven Surmises Insufficient for Customs Broker License Revocation

May 15, 2025 387 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai sets aside penalty and license revocation for SYNC Logistics, finding customs failed to prove breach of record rules under CBLR 2018 Reg 10(k).

CESTAT Orders Refund of SAD on the basis of TR-6 Challan Evidence

May 15, 2025 729 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT held that submission of TR-6 challans proved the appellant bore the burden of Customs duty including SAD. Consequently, the tribunal set aside the refund rejection and directed the authority to refund SAD of Rs. 2,87,801/-.

Tariff Value for Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver from 16th May 2025

May 15, 2025 1179 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC updates customs tariff values for oils, metals, and areca nuts effective May 16, 2025, as per Notification No. 34/2025-CUSTOMS (N.T.).

CESTAT Upholds Finality of Findings on Refund When Department Does Not Challenge

May 15, 2025 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Nokia India Sales wins customs refund case at CESTAT. Tribunal overturns lower authority on unjust enrichment & limitation, accepting CA certificate.

CESTAT Chandigarh Reduces Redemption Fine to 10% of Goods Value

May 15, 2025 573 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh reduces redemption fine to 10% of re-determined value for imported used copiers, upholding lower penalty based on precedent.

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