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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


India Imposes 5-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Gypsum Tiles from China PR & Oman

December 26, 2023 5274 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the implications of India anti-dumping duty on Gypsum Tiles from China PR and Oman. Details on duty rates, affected countries, and the impact on the domestic industry

Smartra immobiliser a Vehicle Theft Prevention Security Device classifiable under CTH 8708

December 26, 2023 1044 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore held that since the smartra immobiliser is only a security device to prevent a vehicle from being stolen it is rightly classifiable under Chapter Heading 8708 as parts of motor vehicle.

Advance ruling is binding on authorities in absence of any change in law/ facts

December 25, 2023 1917 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that in absence of change in law/ facts, advance ruling pronounced by the authority shall be binding on the application and also on the Principal Commissioner of Customs or Commissioner of Customs and the customs authorities subordinate to him.

Custom Department’s action in selling gold during pendency of appeal is illegal

December 25, 2023 2598 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that action of the department in selling the gold during the pendency of the appeal is illegal and unconstitutional.

CESTAT Ahmedabad Grants Duty Remission to ONGC Petro After SEZ Fire

December 24, 2023 843 Views 0 comment Print

Read the CESTAT Ahmedabad order on ONGC Petro’s customs duty remission appeal for imported raw material destroyed in a fire at its SEZ unit. Analysis and insights included.

Benefit of notification no. 4/2006-CE dated 01.03.2006 available on import of specified manganese ore

December 23, 2023 813 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that benefit of notification no. 4/2006-CE dated 01.03.2006 is available on imported manganese ore lumps, crushed, screened, washed having ‘Mn’ content of 43%/45% (approx).

SC Dismisses Customs Appeal for huge delay in filing: Relief for Reliance Jio

December 22, 2023 1059 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court dismisses Customs Appeal, granting relief to Reliance Jio Infocomm. Explore the full judgment and implications of the delay in filing the appeal.

Customs Exemptions for Echo Dot 4 and Echo Show 5 Among Echo Devices

December 22, 2023 855 Views 0 comment Print

Eleven devices were correctly classifiable under CTH 8517 and more particularly under Tariff Entry 8517 62 90. Echo Show 5, Echo Dot 4th Generation and Echo Dot 4th Generation with Clock were held eligible to claim exemptions in accordance with SI. No. 20 of the Notification dated 30 June 2017, as amended vide Notification dated 01 February 2021.

CESTAT Dismisses Appeal Alleging Non-Adherence to CBEC Circular in Shipping Bill Conversion

December 22, 2023 456 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai dismisses appeal by Principal Commissioner of Customs against Contemporary Leather Pvt. Ltd. Allegations of not following CBEC norms in shipping bill conversion examined in detail.

CBIC enable gold imports by valid TRQ holders under India UAE CEPA

December 22, 2023 2292 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest changes in Customs regulations with Notification No. 66/2023-Customs by the Ministry of Finance. Key amendments and their impact revealed.

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