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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 324 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 1620 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 7080 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 99 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 69 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 54 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


UK Imports Get Customs Duty Concessions with TRQ and Origin Conditions

Custom Duty : Notification No. 29/2026-Customs grants customs duty concessions on specified UK imports from 15 July 2026, subject to TRQ and ori...

July 15, 2026 16 Views 0 comment Print

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 304 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 426 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


Commissioner of Customs Empowered for Sanction in Gold Smuggling Case: Kerala HC

December 10, 2023 951 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court rules on Ibrahim Kutty Alakkal vs Deputy Commissioner of Customs, validating sanction under Customs Act Section 137 in gold smuggling case.

Kerala HC explains grounds for interfering against invocation of a bank guarantee

December 10, 2023 849 Views 0 comment Print

Judgment underscores limited grounds for interfering with invocation of a bank guarantee, emphasizing the absence of fraud or irretrievable injury in present case.

Kerala HC Orders Release of Imported perishable Goods on payment of differential duty

December 10, 2023 663 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court directs Customs to release perishable goods from Nutrigenomics Pvt Ltd on payment of customs duty. Detailed analysis of the judgment provided.

CESTAT allows benefit of exemption under Notification 102/2007-Cus., even without endorsement

December 10, 2023 495 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai, referring to the decision of the Tribunal’s Larger Bench in the case of Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd., acknowledged that the condition related to the endorsement on the invoice was procedural in nature. It held that the purpose and object of such an endorsement could be achieved when the duty element itself was not specified in the invoice.

UPVAT: Turnover cannot be enhanced arbitrarily in absence of substantial reasons

December 10, 2023 1770 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Allahabad High Court’s judgment on UP VAT Act, emphasizing turnover enhancement and rejection of account books. Key legal insights provided.

Kerala HC Dismisses Writ Petition on Restoration of Customs Appeal

December 10, 2023 453 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Kerala High Court’s dismissal of a writ petition seeking restoration of a Customs appeal. The court found the petition misconceived and not maintainable.

Rejecting Transaction Value Based on Assumption Contrary to Customs Act Section 14 & Valuation Rules 8

December 10, 2023 1098 Views 0 comment Print

Krishna Traders Vs Commissioner of Central Tax (CESTAT Hyderabad): Transaction value cannot be rejected on mere assumption/presumption and against provisions of Section 14 of Customs Act read with Rule 8 of Valuation rules

CESTAT Set Asides Confiscation of Gold Biscuits for Lack of Illegal Smuggling evidence

December 10, 2023 987 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Hyderabad decision directing the release of gold bars seized as smuggled goods in Mitta Sunil Kumar vs Commissioner of Customs case. Learn about the legal arguments and outcome.

Declared value cannot be rejected solely based on NIDB data: CESTAT Chennai

December 8, 2023 909 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Chennai order against the Commissioner of Customs, rejecting the declared value of imported goods solely based on NIDB data. Learn why the decision was overturned.

Service Tax Obligation for Map Making Sub-Contract Work: October 2007 to March 2008

December 7, 2023 1137 Views 0 comment Print

Explore CESTAT Kolkata ruling on Service Tax for map-making sub-contract work by C. E. Testing Company Pvt. Ltd. Learn about detailed analysis and conclusions of case.

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