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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


Extension of Last Date Due to Holiday to Immediate Next Working Day: CESTAT Upheld Reduced Penalty Benefit

June 4, 2024 696 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi rules in favor of Honda Cars India, affirming reduced 15% penalty under Customs Act Section 28(5) if paid within 30 days of SCN receipt.

Typographical Error in Bills of Entry: Custom duty leviable on actual goods imported

June 4, 2024 897 Views 0 comment Print

Duties of Customs are to be charged on the goods imported into India (section 12) and not on the goods said to have been imported into India.

Classification & Exemption notification applicability on Telematics Control Unit

June 4, 2024 1344 Views 0 comment Print

In re Denso Haryana Private Limited: CAAR Delhis decision on the classification and duty of imported Telematics Control Units under Customs Tariff.

Erroneous Classification Not Misdeclaration: CESTAT Deletes Section 114AA Penalty

June 4, 2024 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Raj Metals & Alloys Vs. Commissioner of Customs case by CESTAT Delhi. Detailed examination of erroneous classification and penalties under Customs Act.

Small Quantity Differences not Justify Mis-Declaration Allegations: CESTAT

June 4, 2024 567 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of the CESTAT Chennai order regarding mis-declaration of goods, penalty under Customs Act 1962, and setting aside of penalties and fines.

Anti-Dumping Duty leviable on Reflective Glass: 04/01/2009 to 22/05/2009

June 4, 2024 474 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the case of Puthuval Associates vs. Commissioner of Customs regarding anti-dumping duty on green reflective glass from January 4th to May 22nd, 2009, analyzed in a CESTAT Bangalore order.

Interpretation of policy provisions lies within jurisdiction of DGFT: CESTAT Bangalore

June 4, 2024 615 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT held that interpretation of policy provisions lies within jurisdiction of DGFT, whose opinion is binding. Therefore, restriction applied by Customs Department was deemed unsustainable.

CESTAT Sets Aside Penalty for Alleged Dummy Import: No Corroborative Evidence

June 4, 2024 609 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore sets aside penalty imposed under Customs Act on Orbit Trans Express & Freight Pvt. Ltd. Allegations of dummy import debunked. Detailed analysis of the case provided.

Netlink Eligible for 10% Duty Reduction on PCBs for Telecom Equipment: CAAR Mumbai

June 1, 2024 1197 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai held that Netlink eligible to claim benefit of reduced duty of 10% in respect of Populated Printed Circuit Boards, for manufacture of telecommunication equipment

Courier license cannot be revoked for Omission to Appoint Authorized Person for Courier Bill of Entry 

May 31, 2024 576 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the CESTAT Bangalore judgment on Pigeon International vs. Commissioner of Customs. Analysis of penalties, violations, and conclusions.

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