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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 243 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 7005 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 156 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 135 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 117 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 111 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 219 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 384 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 639 Views 0 comment Print


Payment of management & license fee not relatable to imported goods not includible in transaction value

October 15, 2024 939 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that the payment of Management Fee and the License Fee not being relatable to the imported goods and condition precedent to the sale of imported goods are therefore not includible in the transaction value.

Valuers Appointment for Gold & Jewelry at Chennai Airport

October 15, 2024 1215 Views 0 comment Print

Public Notice No. 06/2024 invites applications for approved valuers for gold and jewelry assessment at Chennai Airport. Deadline: Nov 1, 2024.

Bombay HC Orders New Affidavit in Customs Case

October 15, 2024 978 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC rejects faulty Customs affidavit; new filing required by September 20. Court gives Surgive Meena another chance to comply.

Tariff Value Updates for Palm Oil, Gold, and Areca Nuts wef 16th Oct 2024

October 15, 2024 735 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends customs tariff values for crude palm oil, gold, silver, and areca nuts effective from October 16, 2024. Read the latest updates on Notification No. 66/2024-Customs.

CAAR Ruling on SFP Classification: In re Nokia Solutions

October 14, 2024 3840 Views 0 comment Print

Nokia Solutions seeks clarity on SFP classification for telecom equipment amid recent CESTAT rulings. Explore the implications for customs duty exemptions.

Confiscation of 3 out of 10 alleged Foreign-Origin Gold Bars was set aside on failure to prove defacement

October 14, 2024 1164 Views 0 comment Print

Since there was no infirmity on the behalf of the investigation agencies in invoking confiscation under section 123 of the Customs Act, 1962 in respect of seven gold bars bearing foreign markings out of the ten bars seized.

Import of old and used worn clothing articles without valid specific license unjustified: CESTAT Kolkata

October 14, 2024 717 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that valid specific license required for import of old and used worn clothing articles. Accordingly, redemption fine @10% and penalty @5% imposed for failure to comply with licensing requirement.

Goods classified under CTH 6304 as can be sold in market as bed sheet: CESTAT Kolkata

October 14, 2024 519 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that keeping in view the common parlance usage of material as bed sheets and the same can be sold in market as bed sheet, the goods are classified under Customs Tariff Heading 6304 and not under Customs Tariff Heading 54.07.

Roasted Areca Nuts falls under Customs Tariff Heading 20081920: CAAR Delhi

October 13, 2024 1506 Views 0 comment Print

Saga International applied for an advance ruling on the classification of roasted areca nuts under the Customs Tariff Act, seeking clarity on import processes.

Advance Ruling on Classification of Roasted Areca Nuts – CAAR Delhi

October 13, 2024 1086 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Delhi rules on the classification of roasted areca nuts, imported by R V International, under Customs Tariff Heading 20081920. Learn about the case specifics here.

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