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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 10794 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 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 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 642 Views 0 comment Print


Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver wef 01.12.2023

November 30, 2023 1287 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest amendments to Customs Tariff by India’s Ministry of Finance. Understand changes in tariff values for key goods. Effective from December 1, 2023

Madras HC Directs Release of Imported Gold on 100% Custom Duty Payment

November 30, 2023 1038 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the Madras High Court judgment in Precious Metals Refiners Pvt. Ltd. vs. Principal Commissioner of Customs. The case involves the detention of imported Gold Dore Bars misdeclared in the Country of Origin Certificate. The court directs release after 100% duty payment, resolving the dispute. Explore the legal analysis and the court’s directive for expedited adjudication.

Customs Duty Exemption  on ‘Boron Ore’ import: CESTAT directs de-novo adjudication

November 30, 2023 723 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling on ‘Boron Ore’ customs duty exemption under Customs Notification No. 15/2017-CUS. Analysis of the case, legal arguments, and the decision to remand to the Adjudicating Authority for reevaluation. Stay informed on the latest developments in customs regulations.

Custom/NDPS Proceedings cannot be quashed for Typographical Error: Madras HC

November 30, 2023 1116 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court’s judgment on Naveen Kumar’s case involving Customs Act violations. Learn about the typographical error issue and the court’s decision. Full text of the judgment provided.

Madras HC Ruling on Gold Smuggling Abetment & Violation of Natural Justice

November 30, 2023 999 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Madras High Court’s judgment in the case of Vikas Sharma vs Additional Commissioner of Customs, addressing penalties on a Customs Officer for abetting gold smuggling. The court examines challenges related to the denial of mandated opportunities under Section 112(a)(i) of the Customs Act, emphasizing principles of natural justice. Read the full text for an in-depth analysis and the court’s directive on seeking statutory remedies.

EOU permitted to destroy obsolete goods on payment of duty on scrap value

November 30, 2023 3069 Views 1 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore held that destruction of obsolete goods allowed to EOU on payment of duty on scrap value. Accordingly, held that when goods are destroyed EOU is not liable to pay duty on original value at the time of import.

Madras HC Directs Release of Gold After Custom Duty Payment

November 30, 2023 786 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the judgment/order from the Madras High Court regarding the withholding of gold imported by Mudra Precious Metals Pvt. Ltd. Without customs duty payment. The court directs the release of goods after the petitioner agrees to pay 100% duty under protest. Get insights into the case and the court’s decision.

No Malafide Intent Found: Allegation of Suppression in SCN Not Sustainable

November 30, 2023 798 Views 0 comment Print

In a significant decision, CESTAT Mumbai quashes customs duty demand on the export of polyurethane polyvinyl chloride soles of footwear, citing the absence of malafide intention. Explore the full text of the CESTAT order, key facts, and the legal analysis leading to the conclusion.

Madras HC directs department to verify & Rectify Shipping Bill Error

November 30, 2023 690 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Madras High Court’s judgment/order in K.G.Denim Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Customs, addressing an inadvertent error in 87 shipping bills. Learn about the court’s direction to inspect documents and the timeline set for resolution.

Limitations on Customs Officers: Lack of Authority to Declare Property Titles

November 30, 2023 831 Views 0 comment Print

It’s pivotal to note that the Customs Officers are not clothed with authority and power to decide on and declare the title of the properties of any kind. This point becomes a crucial aspect of the Defense’s argument, questioning the competence of the authorities making assertions on ownership.

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