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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 222 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 1575 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 336 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 126 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 45 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 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


Classification of Bronze Cladding Panels: Customs Ruling

April 25, 2024 963 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Customs Authoritys detailed order on the classification of Bronze Cladding Panels (BCP) imported by Larsen & Toubro Limited (CAAR Mumbai).

Basic Customs Duty exempt on imported Zinc Oxide used in manufacture of PCFP

April 25, 2024 960 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata allows benefit of Notification No.25/1999-Cus as amended by Notification No.26/2002-Cus, which exempts Basic Customs Duty on imported Zinc Oxide which has been used in manufacture of PCFP.

Instructions for Drawback Queries & Physical Interface Reduction

April 25, 2024 1362 Views 0 comment Print

Explore instructions from the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue for reducing physical interface while addressing queries on drawback applicability.

18% IGST on Nutrition/Dietary Supplements (HSN 21069099): CESTAT Ahmedabad

April 25, 2024 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling on Bright Performance Nutrition’s IGST dispute with customs. Detailed analysis of classification and IGST rate implications.

Imported Second-Hand Medical Devices with 5+ Years’ Residual Life Exempt from ‘Waste’ Definition

April 25, 2024 1275 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Nano Hospitals Pvt Ltd vs Commissioner of Customs case by CESTAT Hyderabad, stating imported medical devices with 5+ years life aren’t hazardous waste.

Advance ruling application may be withdrawn at any time before pronouncement: CAAR

April 24, 2024 789 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ruling by CAAR Mumbai on importing lab-grown rough diamonds, including questions on manufacturing, exports, and customs duties.

Drawback & ROSCTL Benefit Cannot be Denied for Procedural Lapse in circular

April 23, 2024 2025 Views 0 comment Print

Lovy International challenged rejection of Drawback to ROSCTL conversion. CESTAT Delhi ruled CBEC Circular time limit invalid. Detailed analysis here.

CESTAT allows cross-examination despite deliberate delay on the part of appellant to cross-examine

April 23, 2024 879 Views 0 comment Print

The impugned order detailed the efforts made by the revenue authority to provide the necessary documents and opportunities for cross-examination. It concluded that the appellant’s delay in cross-examination was merely a tactic to delay the adjudication process. The order upheld the revised report of Shri N J Lalwani and confirmed the demand of duty.

Customs Instruction No. 09/2024: Extension for Ortho-phosphoric Acid

April 22, 2024 1053 Views 0 comment Print

Under Instruction No. 09/2024-Customs, learn about the extension period for Ortho-phosphoric Acid exempted from BIS Standard IS 798:2020. Details & analysis

Customs Duty on Import of Share Certificates for Dematerialization into India

April 22, 2024 11439 Views 2 comments Print

Understand customs duty implications for importing share certificates into India for dematerialization. Learn rates, exemptions, and valuation issues to avoid financial liabilities.

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