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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 330 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 1629 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 102 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 57 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 58 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 307 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


Penalty would be applicable for Illegal Undervaluation of Imported Goods: CESTAT

August 8, 2023 1956 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, demand of Custom duty was dropped as Bill of Entries were in the name of some different entities but the penalties were confirmed as the Appellant were actively involved in import of the goods and undervalued the same.

CESTAT Delhi quashes demand as Revenue fails to prove undervaluation of goods to reject invoice transaction value

August 7, 2023 567 Views 0 comment Print

The respondent/importer had filed three bills of entry dated 27.01.2021 for clearance of imported goods Zinc Scrap, Saves/Scope which were imported from M/s Olympic Metal, Miami, USA. As the Department noticed that the declared value of the goods was lower than the contemporaneous import of similar goods and that the sale involved an abnormal discount and abnormal rejection from ordinary competitive prices, a query was raised from the importer to provide material/evidence to justify the declared value in terms of Section 17(3) of the Customs Act, 1962

715 Booking Post Offices authorized to accept consignments for export

August 7, 2023 2193 Views 0 comment Print

Circular 20/2023-Customs authorizes 715 Booking Post Offices for electronic export declaration, as per Postal Export (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2022. Check the list of authorized offices.

Appointment of Adjudicating Authority for SVB Case – M/s. Mageba Bridge

August 7, 2023 876 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the appointment of an Adjudicating Authority for finalizing provisional assessment in the SVB case of M/s. Mageba Bridge Products Pvt. Ltd. as per Notification No. 59/2023-Customs.

Uniform valuation of goods outside the purview of advance ruling procedure: CAAR

August 6, 2023 681 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the rejection by CAAR Delhi of Sunmarg Consultancy LLP’s advance ruling on customs duty for imported rags. Legal analysis and implications revealed.

CHA cannot be penalised on assumptions & presumptions devoid of concrete facts showing wrongdoing

August 6, 2023 1371 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the CESTAT Chennai’s decision: Lapse or failure to comply with CBLR does not attract penalties under sections 114 & 114AA of the Customs Act, 1962.

Customs Commissioner (A) cannot Enhance Value without Notice to Assessee

August 6, 2023 693 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai overturns Commissioner (Appeals) ruling that raised customs value of a second-hand car. Learn about the proceedings and decision of Lakshami & Co Vs Commissioner of Customs.

Motorized Boat Seizure: Madras HC Directs Assessee to Face Customs Authority Enquiry

August 6, 2023 453 Views 0 comment Print

Unpack the Madras High Court’s judgment in AL Ameen vs Commissioner of Customs regarding the seizure of a motorized boat and the subsequent enquiry.

Minor mismatch due to adoption of standard method, not a mis-declaration

August 6, 2023 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into CESTAT Ahmedabad’s ruling in Kalpataru Transmission Ltd vs C.C.-Mundra, a case concerning penalties and goods misdeclaration accusations.

Universal Joints Parts for Transmission Shaft falls under Heading 84836090

August 4, 2023 1461 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that Universal Joints Parts to be used in transmission shaft, are more specifically covered under sub heading 8483 60 90 and not under heading 8708.

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