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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 249 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 114 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 222 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


Clearing House Agents: Licensing requirements, application & examination procedures

May 11, 2024 8295 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the regulations and procedures for obtaining a Customs Broker license. Learn about eligibility criteria, application process, examination requirements, and the validity of licenses.

Release Imported Used Digital Multifunction Machines on enhanced customs duty payment: Madras HC

May 10, 2024 771 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Madras High Court’s order directing release of imported second-hand digital multifunction printing and copying machines upon payment of enhanced customs duty.

CESTAT Chennai Invalidates UAE Car Valuation Based on Australian Prices

May 9, 2024 861 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai rules re-determination of UAE car value using Australian prices invalid without contemporary imports. Full text of the CESTAT Chennai order.

Madras HC Orders Customs to Provide Certified Copy of Order

May 9, 2024 639 Views 0 comment Print

Despite the possibility of a previous copy being served, the court upheld the petitioner’s right to access the necessary documents by mandating the provision of a certified copy.

Kerala HC allows Re-Export of Seized Gold through PoA holder for bedridden petitioner

May 9, 2024 690 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Kerala High Court’s judgment directing re-export of gold seized from a bedridden petitioner. Learn about the legal implications and requirements for execution.

Classification of Provisionally Preserved Areca Nuts: CAAR Delhi Ruling

May 8, 2024 1368 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the classification of provisionally preserved Areca nuts under the Customs Tariff Act based on the ruling by the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, Delhi.

Delhi High Court Ruling Revives Hope for Solar Power Firms

May 8, 2024 3039 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court Rescinds CBIC’s Show Cause Notices, Empowers Solar Industry In a significant turn of events, the Delhi High Court in the case of ACME Heeragarh Powertech Pvt Ltd V. CBIC  has overturned the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)’s decision, providing a lifeline to solar power firms entangled in a legal […]

Penalty Quashed: Lack of Intent to Export Semi-finished Leather as finished leather

May 8, 2024 420 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai quashes penalty imposed under Section 114(ii) of Customs Act, citing lack of intent to export semi-finished leather. Full text analysis included.

Once drawback benefits availed, conversion to other scheme not permissible

May 8, 2024 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Once a export benefit under which shipping bill was filed has been availed, the conversion to any other scheme cannot be allowed as either draw back scheme benefit could be availed or advance license benefit could be availed and not both

Amendments to All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback effective from 03.05.2024

May 7, 2024 12186 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest amendments to Customs Duty Drawback rates effective from 03.05.2024. Learn about changes, enhancements, and implications for exporters.

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