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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 252 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 10797 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 588 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 159 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 120 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 225 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


No Penalty on Customs House Agent Not Directly Involved in Facilitating Illegal Imports

September 29, 2023 798 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai’s ruling on penalty under Section 112(a) of the Customs Act for importing Chinese mobile phones. Analysis of K. Natarajan vs. Commissioner of Customs case.

VAT Challan Missing Bill of Entry: No Basis for Denying SAD Refund

September 29, 2023 528 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore quashes appeal, permitting the refund of 4% Special Additional Duty (SAD) on imported goods without the need for VAT Challans to show the Bill of Entry.

Amendment: Export Duty Exemption for Bangalore Rose Onion

September 29, 2023 1830 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India amends Customs notification No. 55/2022 to provide export duty exemption for Bangalore Rose Onion. Learn about the changes in this notification.

Drawback available on export of gold dore bars when only additional duty paid at the time of import

September 29, 2023 675 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that drawback benefit is duly available on export of gold dore bars on payment of only additional duty under section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act at the time of import.

CESTAT Grants Interest on Delayed Refund from 3 months after initial application’s date

September 29, 2023 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Relief to Videocon Industries, Interest of Refund allowable even if Refund was Granted after 3 Months from Date of Commissioner’s Order: CESTAT

Goods Cleared for Home Consumption Not Liable for Seizure: Punjab HC

September 28, 2023 1317 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab and Haryana High Court rules that once goods are cleared for home consumption, they are not considered imported goods, and therefore not liable for seizure.

Provisional release granted due to inaction on part of Custom department

September 28, 2023 1155 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that over a span of almost two years the department has failed to respond to the application of the petitioner for provisional release of the goods. Accordingly, provisional release of goods grant due to such inaction on the part department.

Customs Act : Section 51 Deposit Exemption Extended to Dec 1, 2023

September 27, 2023 822 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance extends deposit exemption from Section 51 of Customs Act, 1962, until December 1, 2023, through Notification No. 70/2023-Customs (N.T.).

CBIC exempt deposits into ECL till 30th November 2023

September 27, 2023 1032 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance extends the exemption for deposits into ECL until November 30, 2023, through an amendment to the Customs Act. Learn more in this article.

Circular 36/2010 Customs dated 23.09.2010 is ultra vires of section 149 of Customs Act

September 25, 2023 8535 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that Para 3(a) of Circular No. 36/2010 Customs dated 23.09.2010 imposing time limits for amending shipping bills is ultra vires of Section 149 of the Customs Act, 1962.

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