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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


Delhi HC Orders Customs to Preserve CCTV Footage Over illegal Currency Seizure Complaints

April 10, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC directs Customs to preserve CCTV footage upon receiving complaints of illegal foreign currency seizure from travelers at airports.

Nico Extrusion vs. Commissioner of Customs – CESTAT Remands for Speaking Order

April 10, 2025 459 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai upholds remand of Nico Extrusion’s re-assessment case, directing Customs to issue a mandatory speaking order within 15 days as per Section 17(5) of Customs Act.

Delhi HC Directs Customs to Prevent Harassment of Travellers coming to India

April 10, 2025 897 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court directed Customs Officials to ensure that old jewellery of even Indian travellers, personal jewellery which is being worn by the travellers during travel or used jewellery is not unnecessarily detained in a routine manner, so as to ensure that no harassment is caused to travellers coming to India.

MCPCBs Classifiable as LED Components Under CTH 85340000, Not Lighting Fixtures Under CTH 94054090

April 9, 2025 1488 Views 0 comment Print

Aggrieved by this decision, assessee appealed to Commissioner of Customs (Appeals), who ruled in its favor, restoring the original classification under CTH 85340000 and setting aside the penalty and confiscation order.

JNCH Rescinds Notice on Bangladesh Export Transshipment

April 9, 2025 759 Views 0 comment Print

JNCH withdraws Public Notice 101/2024 regarding Bangladesh export cargo transshipment via Nhava Sheva, effective immediately.

No Forfeiture of Security Deposit for declaration Non-Filing as per Circular 16/2009-Customs

April 9, 2025 540 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that failure to file declaration detailing particulars of supplier of goods as prescribed in circular no. 16/2009-Customs dated 25th May 2009 is technical irregularity.

Pre-deposit in fraudulent availment of duty drawback upheld: Madras HC

April 8, 2025 1158 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that amount of pre-deposit fixed by the Tribunal in fraudulent availment of duty drawback is justified and hence it is directed to be deposited within a period of six weeks.

CBIC Rescinds Custom Circular on Bangladesh Cargo Transit

April 8, 2025 2445 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC withdraws Circular No. 29/2020-Customs on transshipment of export cargo from Bangladesh to third countries via Indian land customs routes.

Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver wef 09.04.2025

April 8, 2025 663 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC updates tariff values for edible oils, brass scrap, gold, silver, and areca nuts with no changes in existing rates. Effective from April 9, 2025.

Exemption notification 146/94-Cus doesn’t impose ‘Actual User’ condition: CESTAT Delhi

April 8, 2025 855 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that exemption notification 146/94-Cus doesn’t state ‘Actual User’ condition. Accordingly, confiscation of imported arms and ammunitions is liable to be set aside.

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