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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 321 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 1617 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 705 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 7074 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 10860 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 411 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 483 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 594 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 2889 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 678 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CESTAT, Not HC, Proper Forum for Anti-Dumping Appeal: Gujarat HC

Custom Duty : Gujarat HC dismissed the writ petition, holding Section 9C appeal before CESTAT was the appropriate remedy in absence of jurisdict...

July 14, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

AIFTA Customs Exemption Restored as Valid COO Certificates Were Not Revoked: CESTAT Bangalore

Custom Duty : CESTAT Bangalore allowed AIFTA exemption, holding valid Country of Origin certificates could not be disregarded without prescribed...

July 14, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Penalty Upheld for Undervalued Embroidery Thread Imports: CESTAT Mumbai

Custom Duty : CESTAT Mumbai upheld customs duty demand and penalties after finding undervaluation proved through supplementary invoices and the ...

July 14, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

Personal Penalty Appeal Abates on Appellant’s Death if No Continuance Application Filed: CESTAT Chennai

Custom Duty : CESTAT Chennai held a personal penalty appeal abated on the appellant’s death as no application for continuance was filed under ...

July 14, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

CENVAT Credit Demand & Penalty Upheld as Suppression Invoked Extended Limitation: Madras HC

Custom Duty : Madras HC upheld denial of CENVAT credit, extended limitation and penalty, holding suppression justified the extended period under...

July 14, 2026 51 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 297 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 273 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 417 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 138 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 657 Views 0 comment Print


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.

Valuation of iron ore set aside due to inordinate delay in testing samples

January 6, 2024 1524 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata in the matter of valuation of iron ore held that inordinate delay in testing the sample is virtually suicidal to the outcome of the test results. Hence, valuation set aside.

ICEGATE Advisory for E-scrip to avail Export Incentive Schemes (RoSCTL, RoDTEP)

January 5, 2024 7800 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC’s E-scrip module for digital access to RoSCTL and RoDTEP schemes. Step-by-step guide for exporters, including account creation, scheme claims, and scrip transfer

CESTAT Upholds Reassessment Order in Customs Duty Refund Case

January 5, 2024 1125 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the case of Commissioner of Customs vs. Rajhans Enterprises: CESTAT’s decision on reassessment for refund of excess customs duty and the legal implications.

Domestically Manufactured Plastic Injection Mould Machine Exempt from Anti-Dumping Duty

January 4, 2024 2379 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee-company was engaged in the manufacture of Plastic Injection Moulded Machines (PIMM) and was duly registered with the Central Excise department, having jurisdiction over the factory of such manufacture of the excisable goods.

HC directs Release of confiscated Digital Multifunction Equipment on payment of enhanced Customs Duty

January 4, 2024 2061 Views 0 comment Print

The designated authority was directed to release the confiscated Digital Multifunction Equipment on condition that, assessee should pay/deposit the enhanced duty and this order would  not stand in the way for Customs Department to go ahead with the further proceedings including the adjudication in the manner known to Law.

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