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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 237 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 1584 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 687 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 6996 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 10791 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 339 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 129 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 126 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 96 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 216 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 375 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 129 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 Kolkata allows 12% Interest for 15-Year Refund Delay

January 14, 2025 1152 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata rules Vedanta Ltd. entitled to 12% interest for 15-year delay in export duty refund due to delayed finalization of shipping bills by Paradeep Customs.

Pre deposit u/s 129E was paid under protest: CESTAT remanded the appeal

January 14, 2025 954 Views 0 comment Print

Matter relates to refund of duty paid consequent to re-classification of the aircraft parts imported. Commissioner’s (Appeals) rejected the appeals by holding that appellant did not deposit 7.5% of the duty or penalty disputed as per section 129 E of the customs act.

Customs Notification 01/2025: New Cargo Facility at Virudhunagar, Ahmedabad

January 14, 2025 1677 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC updates Customs Notification 12/97, adding Virudhunagar, Ahmedabad to Gujarat for unloading imports and loading exports. Effective from January 14, 2025.

Refund of Extra Duty Deposit should be provided automatically without requiring separate refund application

January 13, 2025 1578 Views 0 comment Print

Refund of Extra Duty Deposit ( EDD ) was not subject to the limitation under Section 27 of the Customs Act, 1962, and should be returned upon finalization of provisional assessments without requiring a formal refund claim.

No Penalties for Not Filing Transshipment Bill as Clearance Remains Valid

January 13, 2025 486 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to file a transshipment bill was deemed a technical lapse and it did not invalidate the clearance granted by customs. . Tribunal held that imposing duty demands and penalties in this matter lacked merit and legal basis.

Appeals were abated post RP approval by NCLT under IBC as it became non-est in law

January 13, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

Any orders passed beyond Tribunal’s vested powers would be non-est in law (invalid) and that these appeals had become infructuous due to the resolution plan’s approval, with no further issues for adjudication.

Appeal couldn’t be rejected based on non-compliance u/s 129E of Customs Act

January 11, 2025 741 Views 0 comment Print

Hence, the matter need to be remanded to Commissioner (A) to decide the issue on merit. At this stage, the issue was pending for more than 10 years, therefore, a timeframe was necessary for disposal of the appeal.

Service of Customs notice via e-mail necessary to prevent improper service to parties: Delhi HC

January 11, 2025 1467 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that in order to avoid improper service to parties and to avoid ex-parte proceedings, it is incumbent that service of notices ought to be effected even through email and on the common portal, in addition to the traditional methods as per Section 153.

Department needs to prove un-printed sheets of Taiwanese origin for levy of anti-dumping duty

January 11, 2025 840 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that department imposed anti-dumping duty on un-printed sheets treating it to be Taiwanese origin, hence burden of proof lies on department to establish the same. In absence of any proof, demand cannot be sustained.

CESTAT Allow Interest @12% for Delay of 15 years in granting Export Duty Refund in account of Inaction by Kolkata Customs

January 10, 2025 1293 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata grants Vedanta Ltd. 12% interest for a 15-year delay in export duty refund due to inaction by Kolkata Customs. Decision aligns with Section 27A of the Customs Act.

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