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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 213 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 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 123 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 30 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 636 Views 0 comment Print


No Social Welfare Surcharge when Basic Customs Duty is zero: CESTAT Kolkata

September 25, 2024 690 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that Social Welfare Surcharge would be nil in case where the aggregate of customs duties is zero. Thus, Social Welfare Surcharge not payable when Basic Customs Duty payable is zero.

Customs recovery proceedings against dead person unsustainable: Delhi HC

September 24, 2024 1242 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that initiation of customs recovery proceedings against a dead person is unsustainable and liable to be quashed. Accordingly, recovery proceedings quashed.

4% SAD leviable as benefit of exemption notifications not available on imported garment accessories: CESTAT Bangalore

September 23, 2024 516 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore held that benefit of notification no. 20/2006 dated 01.03.2006 and notification no. 21/2012-Cus. dated 17.03.2012 not available in case of import of garment accessories. Accordingly, 4% SAD leviable.

Classification of Laboratory Chemicals Under Customs Tariff

September 23, 2024 1938 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC clarifies classification of laboratory chemicals under Heading 9802 of the Customs Tariff, restricting imports for own use to 500g or 500ml pack sizes.

CBI Registers illicit enrichment Case Against Customs Superintendent in Bangalore

September 23, 2024 873 Views 0 comment Print

CBI registers a case against a Customs Superintendent in Bangalore for illicit enrichment. Rs 25 lakh seized during a joint operation with Vigilance officers.

Extension of Annual General Meeting (AGM): A Comprehensive Guide

September 23, 2024 5409 Views 0 comment Print

This article delves into the provisions governing AGM extensions under the Companies Act, 2013, and explores key regulations, examples and best practices. 

Enquiry Report Against Assessee Quashed due to Procedural Lapses Under Regulation 17(5) of CBLR, 2018

September 21, 2024 996 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee-customs broker firm had challenged the suspension of its license by the Principal Commissioner of Customs, Chennai, and subsequent proceedings initiated for the revocation of its license.

Customs Broker Not Handling Export Consignment Not in Violation of Regulations 10(d) & 10(n)

September 20, 2024 4212 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that appellants Customs Broker (CB) was not handling the export consignment hence it cannot be said that they had violated Regulation 10(d) and 10(n). Thus, revocation of license unjustified.

Passing of speaking order mandatory in case of re-assessment of Bill of Entry: CESTAT Delhi

September 20, 2024 1224 Views 0 comment Print

The Commissioner (Appeals), however, proceed to imagine grounds for enhancement of the value and dealt with them. This exercise was really not required to be undertaken by the Commissioner (Appeals).

Light Green Float Glass (tinted non-wired type) should be classified under Tinted Glass subject to detailed examination

September 20, 2024 684 Views 0 comment Print

Light green float glass (tinted non-wired type) should be classified under tinted glass for duty purpose under the Customs Tariff Heading (CTH) 70051010 provided that the goods imported matched the description of “Light Green Float Glass (Tinted Non-Wired Type).

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