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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 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 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 201 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 357 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 621 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 429 Views 0 comment Print


CAAR Ruling on VCU/PCU Classification for EVs

April 19, 2025 2451 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai classifies EV VCU/PCU controllers. Ruling rejects 8537, 8543, 9032; classifies as parts under 87089900 (3/4 wheelers) & 87141090 (2 wheelers).

Ethyl Benzene is isomer of xylene hence classified under CTH 29024400

April 18, 2025 813 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that Ethyl Benzene is isomer of xylene and hence correctly classifiable under Customs Tariff Heading [CTH] 29024400. Accordingly, order demand differential duty set aside and appeal of the assessee allowed.

Additional duty leviable even if goods are exempted from basic customs duty: Madras HC

April 18, 2025 669 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that the goods imported, even though exempted from basic customs duty, may still be subject to levy of additional duty under the respective enactments.

No Penalty & Redemption Fine Under 2023 Amnesty Scheme for Export Obligation Non-Compliance

April 17, 2025 738 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai rules no penalty for unmet EPCG export duties under amnesty scheme. Duty paid, fines waived.

Delhi HC Asks CBIC to Revisit Vedanta’s Drawback Plea on Clean Energy Cess

April 17, 2025 366 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court directs CBIC to reconsider Vedanta’s duty drawback claim on clean energy cess, citing lack of reasons for rejection and 2019 clarification.

Personal Carriage Customs: Gems, Samples – Chennai

April 17, 2025 891 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the simplified customs procedure for personal carriage of gems, jewellery, and samples/prototypes at Chennai Airport starting May 1, 2025.

Drawback Rates Revised for Select Tariff Items

April 17, 2025 6948 Views 0 comment Print

Customs notification updates drawback rates for items under Chapter 71, including tariff codes 711301, 711302, and 711401, effective April 17, 2025.

Refund granted as non-passing of duty incidence certified by Chartered Accountant

April 16, 2025 864 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that Chartered Accountant certificate stated that duty incidence has not been passed on to the customers. Hence, refund cannot be rejected by brushing aside Chartered Accountant certificate without any cogent reason.

Madras HC Directs Customs to Address plea on exact Timing of Anti-Dumping Duty Notification

April 16, 2025 624 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court directs Customs to consider S and T Plastic Machines’ plea on the exact timing of an anti-dumping duty e-gazette notification.

Cess levied on export of Shrimp and Prawns unlawful hence refund granted

April 15, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that cess levied on export of Shrimp and Prawns was unlawful and since the element of Agricultural Produce Cess paid on the export of Prawns and Shrimps was not passed, refund of the same is eligible.

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