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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 confirms classification of imported brake pad materials under CTH 6813, not CTH 3824

September 27, 2024 1176 Views 0 comment Print

In the instant case, the classification of imported materials used in the manufacture of brake pads arose for consideration was whether these materials should be classified under CTH 3824 as declared by assessee or under CTH 6813 as argued by Revenue.

Tariff Values Updated for Oils, Gold, Silver & Nuts WEF 27th September 2024

September 26, 2024 528 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance issued Notification No. 63/2024, amending tariff values for various goods effective September 27, 2024.

CESTAT Orders Revised Duty Assessment for Customs Evasion via Fake Invoices

September 26, 2024 990 Views 0 comment Print

Consequently, the assessable value and duty must be re­determined. The goods were correctly held to be liable for confiscation under section 111(m) but were not actually confiscated nor any redemption fine was imposed.

Customs Penalty on VABL License Holder Quashed Due to Lack of Forgery Evidence

September 26, 2024 843 Views 0 comment Print

There was no indication of action for cancellation having taken by DGFT authorities or any information provided by Revenue that an action was later taken by DGFT authorities.

No Excise Duty on Insoluble Sulphur hence CVD will be NIL: CESTAT Bangalore

September 26, 2024 597 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore held that no excise duty is leviable on the subject goods i.e. [imported ‘Insoluble Sulphur’] and therefore no additional duty will be levied. Accordingly, levy of CVD @10% unsustainable.

Proper Authority Must Specify Infraction for Tentative Denial of Preferential Duty treatment

September 25, 2024 615 Views 0 comment Print

Proper officer under Customs Act could  detain the goods or stall the process of importation, without forming a requisite opinion in support of a suspicion that he had regarding the issue of Country-Of-Origin (COO) certificate or the origin of the imported articles.

Specific Chapter & Section Notes Take Precedence Over General in AC Remote Component Reclassification

September 25, 2024 1110 Views 0 comment Print

Reclassification of AC remote components made by assessee was accepted as specific Chapter Notes and Section Notes were to be preferred over General Interpretative Rules while classifying product.

Custodian liable to pay duty on goods pilfered while in custody: Delhi HC

September 25, 2024 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that section 45(3) of the Customs Act provides that the custodian of the imported goods having been in custody is liable to pay duty in case they are pilfered while in custody. Accordingly, customs duty and penalty rightly levied.

Extension of CAVR Order for Linear Alkyl Benzene

September 25, 2024 771 Views 0 comment Print

The validity of CAVR Order No. 01/2023-Customs for Linear Alkyl Benzene is extended by one year, effective from September 26, 2024.

Air compressors used in car air conditioners classifiable under CTH 8414 8011: CESTAT Chennai

September 25, 2024 2085 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that air compressors used in car air conditioners are correctly classifiable under CTH 8414 8011 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. Appeal allowed and duty demand set aside.

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