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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


Tariff Values for Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold & Silver from 16.11.2023

November 15, 2023 768 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest customs tariff amendments by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) through Notification No. 82/2023-Customs (N.T.) dated 15th November 2023

CHA Cleared Vessel Import Without Misclassification; No Section 112(a) Penalty

November 15, 2023 1506 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty u/s 112 (a) against CHA on clearance of imported vessel was not leviable as the duty of the importer was to give the correct and detailed description which had been discharged and the charge of misclassification had been dropped against importing firm and the matter already been decided in favour of the importing firm and its director and therefore, the cause of imposing penalty against Custom House Clearing Agent get extinguishable.

Assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, sub-components imported under EPCG allowed as spares under FTP

November 15, 2023 1083 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that the imported assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, sub-components under EPCG are held as allowed as spares under the Foreign Trade Policy at Para 9.57.

Customs Duty Based on Actual Crude Oil Received in Indian Port Tank: CESTAT

November 14, 2023 1683 Views 0 comment Print

Reliance Industries Limited vs. Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Ahmedabad) regarding payment of customs duty based on quantity of crude oil in a shore tank.

Kerala HC Directs Customs: Expedite Appeal on Electric Scooter Import

November 13, 2023 954 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court directs Customs to expedite appeal by Dawngate Business Link Pvt. Ltd. on the import of electric scooters in knockdown condition. Full analysis of the judgment.

Ship Demurrage Charges not includible in Transaction Value of Imported Goods: CESTAT

November 13, 2023 1911 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad rules in favor of Reliance Industries, stating ship demurrage charges are not part of imported goods’ transaction value. Full analysis of C.C. Ahmedabad vs. Reliance Industries Limited.

Delay in Sample Drawal Affects Carotene Level: CESTAT Bangalore

November 13, 2023 726 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore upheld the Commissioner’s order regarding vegetable oil carotene levels, stating that delay in sample drawal impacts accuracy.

No Customs Exemption for Wind-Operated Electricity Generator Without MNRE Certificate

November 12, 2023 1089 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai’s ruling in Commissioner of Customs vs. Gamesa Wind Turbines on customs exemption for wind-operated electricity generator parts without the required certificate from MNRE.

ESTAT Dismisses Appeal: Customs Fails to Prove Delay in Order Receipt

November 12, 2023 528 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai dismisses the Customs department’s appeal due to its failure to prove delay in receiving the order from the Review Cell. Detailed analysis of the case.

Lack of Corroborative Evidence – CESTAT Quashes Customs Act Section 112A Penalty for Import Undervaluation

November 12, 2023 762 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore quashes penalty under Section 112A of Customs Act on undervaluation of artificial flowers and photo frames due to lack of corroborative evidence. Analysis of the case.

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