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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


Confiscation u/s 111(m) of Customs Act invocable only upon material particulars being misdeclared

October 30, 2023 3153 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that section 111(m) of Customs Act, 1962 may be invoked only upon material particulars being misdeclared and this detriment is in addition to duty liability determined under section 28 of Customs Act, 1962.

Valuation of Fuel & Diesel Oil for Coastal Vessel Runs using ‘Residual Method

October 28, 2023 1368 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that valuation of fuel oil and diesel oil used during coastal run of the vessel is to be done as per the ‘Residual Method’ prescribed under rule 9(1) of the Valuation Rules.

Voluntary payment of differential duty doesn’t confirm acceptance of undervaluation

October 28, 2023 1185 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that mere acceptance of the re­assessed value and payment thereof will not be sufficient to confirm the allegations of undervaluation. Burden on the department to prove mis-declaration and undervaluation not discharged. Hence, differential duty demand set aside.

Customs broker cannot be held liable for violation of post import condition by importer

October 28, 2023 1044 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that revocation of customs broker licence for violation of post import condition of the exemption notification by the importer unsustainable as customs broker has a limited role of filing bill of entry and at no stretch of imagination can be held liable for violation of post import condition.

Customs Notification 62/2023: Exemption of Export Duty on Onions

October 28, 2023 2616 Views 0 comment Print

Get the latest customs amendment by the Ministry of Finance. Onions (0703 10) now exempt from duties. Effective from 29th October, 2023

CBIC Rescinds Notification No. 48/2023 of 40% Export Duty on Onions

October 28, 2023 1452 Views 0 comment Print

Get insights on the latest Ministry of Finance notification. Learn about the rescission of Notification No. 48/2023-Customs and its implications. Effective from October 29, 2023

Revision of All Industry Rates (AIRs) of Duty Drawback-reg

October 27, 2023 3321 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction: In a significant development for exporters, the Government of India, through the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Revenue, has released a Public Notice regarding the revision of All Industry Rates (AIRs) of Duty Drawback. This update, dated October 27, 2023, outlines essential changes and clarifications concerning Duty Drawback rates and their implications for the […]

Customs Duty Drawback: Revised Rates and Implications

October 26, 2023 3879 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest circular by the Ministry of Finance – CBIC, regarding the revision of All Industry Rates (AIRs) of Duty Drawback, effective from October 30, 2023

Corrigendum-II dated 26.10.2023 to notification No. 33/2022-Customs (ADD)

October 26, 2023 1611 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest changes to the Customs Tariff Act with the Ministry of Finance Corrigendum II. Understand the impact and important updates

Social Welfare Surcharge will be NIL when Basic Customs Duty is NIL

October 26, 2023 1959 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that when the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) is Nil Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS), being computed at the rate of 10% of BCD, will also be Nil

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