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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


Department failed to discharge burden of proof for classifying ECU under 8708 9090: CESTAT Chennai

November 20, 2024 2241 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. Hyundai Motor India Limited, Kanchipuram (HMIL), are engaged in the manufacture of passenger motor cars, under the brand name of “Hyundai”. They import various parts and accessories of passenger motor cars through Chennai ports.

Officers of DRI entrusted to issue notice for recovery of duty u/s. 28 of Customs Act: Supreme Court

November 20, 2024 1362 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that officers of DRI are entrusted with the functions of proper officer and thus has jurisdiction to issue show cause notices for recovery of duty under section 28 of the Customs Act, 1962.

Customs Notification No. 82/2024: Updated Border Haat Goods List

November 20, 2024 1089 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance revises Customs Notification No. 63/1994, defining goods permitted for clearance at specific Border Haats.

Seized goods liable to be returned back due to non-issuance of notice u/s. 124 of the Customs Act

November 20, 2024 2940 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that in terms of Section 110(2) of the Customs Act, the seized goods are required to be returned, if a notice under Section 124 of the Act is not issued within the period as prescribed.

Application of cross-examination without filing of defence reply is not allowable: Madras HC

November 20, 2024 1194 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that the entertaining an application for cross-examination of the witnesses, without any reply on merits by a notice in a show cause proceeding, is to be eschewed and should not to be allowed.

Mandatory Qualifiers for Coal Import Declarations w.e.f 15.12.2024

November 20, 2024 2592 Views 1 comment Print

CBIC mandates additional qualifiers for coking and non-coking coal imports from 15.12.2024 to improve assessments and reduce clearance delays.

Conditional bail granted to accused involved in smuggling of foreign origin gold: Patna HC

November 19, 2024 636 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court granted conditional bail to the accused involved in smuggling of foreign origin gold. Further, accused also directed to remain physically present in the given dates.

Penalty for Smuggling Battery Scrap Through Un-notified Route: CESTAT Allahabad

November 18, 2024 765 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad held that penalty imposable for the act of smuggling of battery scrap by concealing the same with plastic scrap through un-notified route from Nepal. Accordingly, penalty upheld and appeal dismissed.

No Interest on Refund When Assessment Finalized Within Section 18(4)Timeframe: CESTAT Chandigarh

November 18, 2024 900 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh held that interest on refund not eligible if the assessment is finalized within three months as prescribed under Section 18(4) of the Customs Act, 1962. Accordingly, appeal dismissed.

Minor Procedural Lapses not Ground for denying SAD Refund: CESTAT Chennai

November 16, 2024 765 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT rules procedural lapses insufficient to deny SAD refund if taxes are paid, upholding Noritsu India’s claim on imported photofinishing equipment.

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