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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


Custom Duty Exemption: Imported Prototypes as Aircraft Parts – CESTAT Ruling

June 6, 2024 786 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the customs duty exemption dispute between Halbit Avionics Pvt Ltd and the Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Bangalore). Detailed analysis of imports for aircraft upgradation and eligibility for duty exemption.

Sweet Pearl P200 containing 99% Maltitol Crystals falls under CTH 2905

June 6, 2024 555 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the CESTAT Chennai order on the classification of Sweet Pearl P200 containing 99% Maltitol Crystals. Analysis, conclusion, and consequential benefits discussed.

Customs is legally bound by notifications issued by DGFT: CESTAT Bangalore

June 6, 2024 1119 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore’s ruling emphasizes customs adherence to DGFT notifications. In Specta Decor Pvt Limited vs. Commissioner of Customs case, a redemption fine is reduced due to unforeseen circumstances.

Taxpayer Can’t Be Penalized for Filing Appeal: CESTAT quashes redemption file

June 6, 2024 687 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Gencor Pacific Auto Engineering Pvt. Ltd. vs Commissioner of Customs, CESTAT Chennai allows re-credit of customs duty in advance authorisation scrips.

Notification No. 39/2024-Customs: Adjudicating Authorities Appointed

June 5, 2024 1083 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 39/2024 by CBIC appoints adjudicating authorities for customs cases. Detailed insights on officer appointments for show cause notices.

Classification of KONIX KE-810, FA-505 and KE-880S CAAR Ruling

June 5, 2024 1641 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of the CAAR Mumbai ruling on the classification & duty exemption of chemical imports by KPX Chemical India Pvt. Ltd. Detailed insights into the legal interpretations provided.

Import Classification & Duty Exemption: Vessel UOL Tigerfish – Withdrawal of Ruling Application

June 5, 2024 528 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the classification & duty exemption of importing Vessel UOL Tigerfish from IFSC to DTA as per CAAR Mumbai’s order. Learn more

No confiscation & redemption fine when issues relates to interpretation

June 4, 2024 1875 Views 0 comment Print

Hindustan Distributors Vs Commissioner of Customs case analysis. CESTAT Chandigarh quashes redemption fine and penalty on prime pre-painted steel coils.

No Customs Act Penalty for mere Early Arrival of Over Dimensional Cargo

June 4, 2024 936 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Ace Manufacturing Systems Ltd vs State of U.P. case. Learn why Allahabad HC rules no penalty under Customs Act for Over Dimensional Cargo arriving earlier. Full text judgment included.

Royalty not includible in Assessable Value: Not for Imported Goods or Sale Condition

June 4, 2024 1983 Views 0 comment Print

Royalty and other charges are not includible in assessable value if Payment of royalty and other charges not for imported goods and not a condition of sale of goods

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