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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


Dual Custodianship of same goods Not Allowed: CESTAT Ruling in Customs Act Case

January 28, 2025 462 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad rules against dual custodianship on goods under Customs Act. Penalty set aside due to improper licensing and insurance issues. Key details here.

BRC Compliance Drive for Exporters – Chennai Customs

January 28, 2025 1668 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai Customs initiates BRC compliance drive for exporters from Jan 29 to Feb 28, 2025, requiring proof of export sale proceeds realization.

Customs Cannot Demand Duty After EODC unless DGFT challenges EODC

January 28, 2025 1542 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT found that Skipper Ltd. had fulfilled its obligations as verified by DGFT and Customs authorities, which had released performance bond. Judgment reiterated that once export obligation is certified as complete, customs authorities cannot demand duty or penalties unless DGFT challenges the EODC.

Customs Notification Expands Trade Operations in Kishangarh (Rajasthan)

January 28, 2025 1092 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends Customs Act notification, adding Kishangarh, Rajasthan, as an approved location for unloading imports and loading exports.

Delhi HC Orders Custom dept to Release Bank Guarantee with Interest

January 28, 2025 984 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC orders Customs to release bank guarantee with interest to Om Gems & Jewellery, directing compliance with previous judgment on gold imports.

Repeated placing of matter in call book not valid justification for non-adjudication of notice for 15 years

January 28, 2025 1164 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that repeated placing of the matter in the call book is not a valid justification for non-adjudication of show cause notice for about 15 years. Accordingly, order passed is liable to be quashed due to delay in adjudication.

Customs Bonded Warehouse Digitization – JNCH Update

January 27, 2025 1959 Views 1 comment Print

JNCH updates procedures for transshipment bonds in bonded warehouses. Importers must follow new ICEGATE processes for compliance and bond submissions.

No Section 114AA penalty if customs broker not responsible for forging any documents

January 25, 2025 1368 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad held that imposition of penalty u/s. 114AA of the Customs Act not justified since customs broker was not held responsible for forging any documents for clearance of goods. Accordingly, penalty imposed u/s. 114AA set aside.

SCMTR Implementation Extended with Support Measures

January 24, 2025 975 Views 0 comment Print

Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations extended for smooth EXIM operations. Weekly outreach programs held at JNCH till March 31, 2025.

Clarification on Origin Procedures Under FTAs for Customs

January 23, 2025 2373 Views 0 comment Print

Public notice clarifies third-party invoicing issues and origin procedures under Free Trade Agreements, ensuring correct customs valuation and duty claims.

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