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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


Appointment of Customs Officers for Hyundai Case Adjudication

December 24, 2024 576 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 87/2024-Customs appoints officers to adjudicate show cause notices for M/s HD Hyundai Construction Equipment India Pvt. Ltd.

Deposit During Investigation or Audit to Count for Pre-Deposit in Customs Appeals

December 24, 2024 1452 Views 0 comment Print

The CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling in RTI Spinners Vs C.C.- Mundra considers pre-deposit requirements under Section 129E of the Customs Act. Appeals remanded for further review.

Pregnancy detection kits based on agglutinating sera eligible for customs duty exemption: CESTAT Delhi

December 24, 2024 675 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that import of ‘hCG Pregnancy Rapid Test Strip’ and ‘hCG Pregnancy Rapid Test Cassette’ i.e. pregnancy detection kits based on ‘agglutinating sera’ are eligible for exemption notification. Accordingly, customs duty not leviable on the same.

ICEGATE Introduces Electronic Voluntary Payment Facility

December 23, 2024 5367 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE now allows voluntary payments electronically, replacing manual TR-6 payments. The facility is available for past import/export duties.

Immediate suspension of customs broker license after lapse of long period of time not sustainable

December 23, 2024 1170 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that invocation of provisions of immediate suspension of Customs Broker License after more than four years of alleged act is not sustainable in law. Accordingly, order of continuation of immediate suspension is set aside.

Recovery Before Custom Appeal Period Completion Invalid: Chennai CESTAT

December 23, 2024 654 Views 0 comment Print

Associate Lumber Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (Import) (CESTAT Chennai) CESTAT Chennai has emphasized that recovery cannot be made effective from the assessee before completion of the appeal period mentioned in section 129 A (3) of the Customs Act, 1962. Legislature has prescribed three months time from the communication of the order. In the […]

Process and expediting assessment in FAG – Classification of LED Chips

December 21, 2024 738 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice 20/2024 emphasizes uploading detailed documents for accurate classification of LED chips during customs assessment, reducing delays and queries.

Customs Broker doesn’t have expertise to identify mis-declaration of goods: CESTAT Mumbai

December 21, 2024 930 Views 0 comment Print

The appellants herein is a Customs Broker (CB). In pursuance of specific intelligence regarding customs duty evasion in import consignment CFS was put on hold and further investigation ware carried out.

Exporters Can Claim Notification Benefit Later for Reimported Goods if not availed initially

December 20, 2024 957 Views 0 comment Print

The goods were re-exported in April 2005 after Customs clearance. Customs authorities issued a show-cause notice alleging non compliance with Notification No.158/95 and demanded duties and interest.

Department cannot insist provisional assessment of goods due to pendency of appeal: Delhi HC

December 18, 2024 1227 Views 0 comment Print

It is the Petitioner’s grievance that despite the issue of classification having been settled in favour of the Petitioner, the Revenue Department is insisting on goods being released provisionally subject to Petitioner’s furnishing of bonds.

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