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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 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 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 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 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


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.

Works Rolls Classified as Capital Goods: Import Allowed Under Status Holder Incentive Scheme

April 15, 2025 783 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that ‘Works Rolls’ are Capital Goods and not spare parts and hence eligible to be imported against full utilization of Status Holder Incentive Scheme [SHIS Scheme]. Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.

Dholera Notified as Customs Port for Trade Operations

April 15, 2025 1416 Views 0 comment Print

Dholera in Gujarat is now a notified customs port for import and export operations, as per CBIC Notification No. 25/2025-Customs (N.T.) dated April 15, 2025.

Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver wef 16.04.2025

April 15, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC updates tariff values for palm oils, metals, and areca nuts under Customs Act; changes effective from April 16, 2025, as per latest notification.

Social Welfare Surcharge will be Nil when Basic Customs Duty is Nil: CESTAT Mumbai

April 12, 2025 1494 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that the amount of Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) payable would be ‘Nil’ in case where Basic Customs Duty (BCD) is Nil. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed.

CESTAT Reduces Redemption Fine & Penalty for Procedural Delay in Legal Metrology Compliance

April 12, 2025 762 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai partly allows appeal in Chadhuram Enterprises case, reducing redemption fine and penalty for non-compliance with labelling rules.

Incorrect Customs & Excise Law Penalty: CESTAT Remands Case

April 11, 2025 318 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad remands case, finding potential errors in penalty imposed on Swagat Synthetics under customs & excise laws. 

Demand for IGST on ‘lithium-ion batteries’ @18% confirmed: CESTAT Chennai

April 11, 2025 942 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that demand for IGST on ‘lithium-ion batteries’ at the rate of 18%, however, demand for interest set aside since section 3(12) of the Customs Tariff Act incorporated interest only with effect from 16.08.2024.

Confiscation of gold set aside due to non-recording of statement of relevant person

April 11, 2025 933 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that confiscation of gold set aside due to non-recording of any statement of the relevant person coupled with finding of department being based on assumption and presumption.

Assessee’s Negligence: Delhi HC Denies Delay Condonation for CESTAT Appeal

April 10, 2025 591 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court dismisses appeal, citing Tecmax Electronics’ negligence in tracking order, leading to delayed CESTAT filing. 

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