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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 213 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 150 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 123 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 30 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 636 Views 0 comment Print


CESTAT orders without reasons are not sustainable: SC

March 6, 2025 648 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court set aside the Tribunal’s order in Commissioner of Customs Vs. Lucky Steel Industries, citing lack of reasoning, and remanded the case for fresh consideration.

Import Regulations for Pet Dogs & Cats: Quarantine Process

March 5, 2025 1458 Views 0 comment Print

India updates pet import rules under the Live-stock Importation Act, 1898. Final quarantine clearance for pet dogs and cats now issued at entry ports.

Baggage Rules Have Limited Application to Foreign Nationals: Delhi HC

March 4, 2025 807 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that the Baggage Rules would have limited application to foreign nationals and as jewellery is part of personal effects, the detention of gold chain is liable to be set aside.

Automation of Refund Application and Processing in Customs

March 4, 2025 2250 Views 0 comment Print

JNCH announces automation of Customs refund applications. Manual submissions will only be allowed until March 31, 2025, after which online filing via ICEGATE is mandatory.

CBIC Updates Drone Disposal Policy & Storage Locations

March 4, 2025 1464 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC revises drone disposal policy, assigning key airports for storage and inspection. Read the latest customs circular on unmanned aerial vehicles.

Duty payable when goods imported in SEZ are sold to DTA without being used for authorized operations

March 1, 2025 2268 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that duty has to be paid when goods imported into an SEZ are not used for the authorised operations but are sold in Domestic Tariff Area. Accordingly, in such case, duty demand has to be raised as per the Customs Act.

Customs Duty Exemption Cannot Be Denied When Export Obligation Fulfilled & EODCs Issued: CESTAT Delhi Delhi

February 28, 2025 1206 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi rules customs duty exemption cannot be denied if export obligations are met and EODCs issued, overturning a ₹21 crore demand.

Lack of proper SCN rendered detention of Rolex watch unlawful: Delhi HC

February 28, 2025 1035 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC orders release of Rolex watch, criticizes Customs for relying on standard waiver forms, citing lack of due process in detention.

Tariff Values of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver from 01.3.2025

February 28, 2025 1008 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 12/2025-Customs revises tariff values for crude palm oil, gold, silver, and more under the Customs Act, effective March 1, 2025.

Admissibility of AIR Duty Drawback on Export Goods – CBIC

February 28, 2025 2097 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC clarifies that AIR duty drawback should not be denied based on non-duty paid inputs. Field formations must follow Circular No. 19/2005 strictly.

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