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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


Enhancement of assessable value without details of relied upon contemporaneous price unjustified

August 16, 2023 981 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that enhancement of assessable value in absence of all the details the imports whose values have been relied upon as contemporaneous prices by the lower adjudicating authority is unsustainable as reasonability of the same cannot be decided.

Rejection of transaction value without providing details of contemporaneous import unsustainable

August 16, 2023 1611 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that rejection of transaction/ declared value of impugned goods on the basis of contemporaneous imports without providing details relating to contemporaneous imports of goods is unsustainable in law.

Gold cannot be said to be smuggled merely on the basis of its purity

August 16, 2023 2193 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that the gold in question is not proved to be the smuggled gold of foreign origin. Mere purity thereof being equivalent to the purity of foreign gold is wrongly held to be the criteria to hold the melted gold as the gold of foreign origin. Hence, investigation is observed to be faulty.

Violation of CBLR established but revocation of Customs Broker Licence set aside as it being too harsh punishment

August 16, 2023 1212 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that violation of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations (CBLR), 2013 though stands established, the revocation of Customs Broker Licence is set aside as business and the livelihood of not only the appellant, but also its employees is adversely affected because of the suspension and revocation of the licence.

Segregation benefit allowable to EOU only when imported scrap contains impurities

August 14, 2023 936 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that benefit of segregation can be allowed only if the imported scrap contained impurities like iron, rubber, plastic, steel etc.

Whether a quasi judicial authority can pass a non speaking order

August 14, 2023 5679 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the Tata Steel vs Union of India case in the Calcutta High Court that addresses whether quasi-judicial authorities can issue non-speaking orders. This judgement holds significance for matters related to GST, income tax, and similar acts.

New Tariff Values for Edible Oils, Brass, Gold & Silver from 15th Aug 2023

August 14, 2023 1563 Views 0 comment Print

Official notification of revised tariff values for edible oils, brass scrap, gold, silver, and areca nuts by the Ministry of Finance, India, on 14th Aug 2023

CESTAT rules on Customs duty classification of ‘Twin Vision Scanner’ & related equipment

August 13, 2023 927 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of C.C. Ahmedabad vs Smaltochimia India Pvt Ltd case involving customs duty classification dispute for ‘Twin Vision Scanner’ and related equipment.

Interest and penalties not imposable on demand of Customs, CVD, SAD

August 12, 2023 6831 Views 0 comment Print

Insights into the Supreme Court ruling on imposition of interest and penalty on customs duty, CVD, in Union of India & Ors. vs Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.

Petitioner Conceals Confiscation Order: MP HC Imposes Rs. 25K Fine

August 12, 2023 438 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Hitesh Nagwani vs Commissioner of Customs case from Madhya Pradesh High Court. Details of customs order and imposed Rs. 25,000 cost. Legal insights.

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