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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


Optical Line Terminals not Eligible for Concessional Duty rate: CAAR Mumbai

May 7, 2024 876 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ruling by Customs Authority of Advance Ruling, Mumbai, on whether Optical Line Terminals qualify for a concessional Basic Customs Duty rate of 10%.

SC Ruling on CESTAT Jurisdiction for compounding of offence under Customs Act, 1962

May 6, 2024 966 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Principal Commissioner of Custom Vs Khan Sadaf, the Supreme Court of India dealt with the issue of whether the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) had the jurisdiction to entertain an application for compounding of an offence under Section 137 of the Customs Act, 1962.

CBIC amends List 34A & 34B in Appendix to Table of Notification No. 50/2017-Customs

May 6, 2024 1653 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the recent amendments made by CBIC in List 34A & 34B of Customs notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017.

Anyone outside India to avail CENVAT credit: CESTAT Hyderabad

May 5, 2024 456 Views 0 comment Print

CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004 or CENVAT Credit Rules, 2002 are framed under Central Excise Act, 1944. This Act applies to whole of India but not beyond. When Central Excise Act itself does not extend outside India, neither will CENVAT Credit Rules. Therefore, it is impossible for anyone outside India to avail benefit of CENVAT credit.

Refund of Duty Paid Without Protest Requires Assessment Challenge

May 5, 2024 786 Views 0 comment Print

It is settled law that appellant refund claim wherein order determining duty is not challenged and modified in appeal by appellate authority, refund claim is not maintainable.

Remelted Zinc classifiable under CTH 790120 0: CESTAT Ahmedabad

May 5, 2024 411 Views 0 comment Print

Rajdev Inter Trade Pvt. Ltd. vs. C.C.-Mundra (CESTAT Ahmedabad) analysis: Remelted zinc deemed as zinc alloy, attracting 7.5% customs duty. Detailed order review.

No Confiscation/Fine for Non-Bonded Goods storage in Bonded Warehouse with Customs Dept. Permission

May 5, 2024 1314 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai rules in favor of Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd., stating no confiscation if prior permission taken for storage of non-bonded goods in bonded warehouse. Detailed analysis of the case provided.

Confirming differential duty not proposed in Show Cause Notice is unsustainable

May 5, 2024 819 Views 0 comment Print

Philips India Limited vs Commissioner of Customs (Air Cargo) case analyzed by CESTAT Chennai. Detailed order reveals why differential duty demand was unsustainable.

CAAR Mumbai Ruling: Import Conditions, EPCG License, & Export Clarifications

May 4, 2024 2577 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the implications of deferred duty payments for imported capital goods vs. raw materials, and the eligibility for duty drawback on exports. Full text of the order included.

Classification of Thermal Putty for Mobile Phone Manufacturing: CAAR Delhi Ruling

May 3, 2024 1539 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into the classification of Thermal Putty for mobile phone manufacturing. Understand the chemical composition, functionality, and customs tariff rulings.

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