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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 7008 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 10797 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 588 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 159 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 120 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 129 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 225 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 642 Views 0 comment Print


Burden to demonstrate dispatch of order by speed post with acknowledgment lies with revenue

January 11, 2024 1335 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad remands matter on customs action due to department’s failure to dispatch order to assessee, challenging the bar of limitation under Section 128.

CESTAT Chennai Reduces Fine in Kiwi Fruit Re-export Delay Case

January 10, 2024 657 Views 0 comment Print

Huge loss as Kiwi fruit re-export order delayed; CESTAT Chennai reduces redemption fine in Ram Prasath vs Commissioner of Customs case. Full text of CESTAT Chennai order.

CAAR Classifies Roasted Areca Nuts Under CTH 20081920 in Favor of Perfect Trading Co.

January 10, 2024 2490 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Authority for Advance Rulings in New Delhi resolves classification of Roasted Areca Nuts, setting a precedent for similar cases. Learn the ruling details.

Customs Implements Stringent Verification Protocols for Milk & Milk Product Exports

January 10, 2024 3423 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of Customs Instruction No. 01/2024 on milk and milk product exports. Learn about quality control, inspection rules, and essential certifications for seamless international trade

CESTAT Grants CVD Refund Despite Minor Procedural Issues

January 10, 2024 603 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how CESTAT Chennai ruled in favor of Petrotech Products India Pvt Ltd, emphasizing procedural fairness in Cenvat refund denial. Full analysis here.

Appellant’s Credibility Prevails Despite Vendor’s Pricing Discrepancy: CESTAT Chennai

January 9, 2024 798 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Chennai order on Usha International vs Commissioner of Customs. Analysis of mis-declaration, penalties, and the quashing of redemption fine.

No Redemption Fine & Penalty if Customs Notification Compiled: CESTAT Kolkata

January 9, 2024 735 Views 0 comment Print

Read the CESTAT Kolkata order where non-imposition of redemption fine and penalty is upheld, ensuring compliance with Customs Notification. Full analysis here.

Customs Notification Eligibility: CESTAT Mumbai Orders Remand in Oki India Pvt Ltd Case

January 9, 2024 753 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Mumbai order on Oki India Pvt Ltd vs Commissioner of Customs. Analysis of ostensible eligibility for customs benefit and remand for consideration of alternative notification.

Shipping Bill Assessment cannot be Challenged Without Final Order: CESTAT

January 9, 2024 1050 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Kolkata order on refund claims rejected due to shipping bill assessment. Learn about Section 17 (5) of the Customs Act and its implications for challenging assessments.

Areca Nuts Import: Madras HC Directs Swift Verification for Customs Exemption

January 7, 2024 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court rules on provisional assessment conditions for areca nuts, directing quick verification of origin certificates for customs duty exemption, balancing revenue interests and timely clearance.

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