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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


Duty Admittance Before Settlement Commission not Justify Denial of Warehouse License Renewal

August 4, 2023 900 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that non-renewal of Private Bonded Warehouse license alleging settlement of disputes and admission of duty liability before Settlement Commission is unjustified. As post settlement, immunity is granted to the assessee from fine, penalty and prosecution under Customs Act and any other Central Act.

Sterling Agro Vs Customs: Fine in Lieu of Confiscation Ruling

August 4, 2023 1110 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT allows Sterling Agro to redeem goods via a fine instead of confiscation, further reduces penalty. Review this detailed court order analysis.

New Procedure for Clearance of Restricted Goods – JNCH

August 3, 2023 1851 Views 0 comment Print

Updates on new procedures for clearance of restricted goods via Special Import License at Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House. Understand the step-by-step process.

Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2023

August 3, 2023 7908 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC announced an amendment to the Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules, 2016 vide Notifications No. 58/2023-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 3rd August, 2023. Known as the Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2023, it signifies an important shift in import regulations. Analysis: The amendment brings two significant changes to the 2016 rules. Firstly, it provides […]

ADD on Dispersion Unshifted Single Mode Optical Fiber From China, Indonesia, Korea

August 3, 2023 4092 Views 0 comment Print

India imposes Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on Dispersion Unshifted Single-Mode Optical Fiber (SMOF) exported from China, Indonesia, and Korea. Read details here.

New Forex Rates from 4th August 2023: CBIC Notification 57/2023

August 3, 2023 3867 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Notification 57/2023 declares new forex rates effective from 4th August 2023, superseding Notification 54/2023. Check the updated currency exchange rates.

No interest or penalty on late payment of surcharge, CVD, SAD & IGST: Bombay HC

August 2, 2023 5820 Views 0 comment Print

Breaking News: Bombay HC rules in favor of taxpayers! No interest or penalty on late surcharge, CVD, SAD & IGST payments. Dive into the key observations, including the need for clear legal authority. Valuable insights for ongoing litigation and potential refund applications.

Expansion of Auto LEO Facility in ECCS – Circular 19/2023-Customs

August 2, 2023 2412 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC announces expansion of automatic Let Export Order (LEO) facility in ECCS through Circular 19/2023-Customs. Know new provisions and impact on ease of doing business

CVD Exemption under Notification No. 30/2004-CE Valid for Trader not Availing CENVAT Credit

August 1, 2023 1173 Views 0 comment Print

An exploration of CESTAT Chennai’s judgement on CVD exemption under Notification No. 30/2004-CE for a trader not availing CENVAT credit.

Refund sanctioned after due verification cannot be withhold on Vague allegations

August 1, 2023 966 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai supports the sanctioning of a customs duty refund claim for K.I. International Ltd after thorough document verification. Learn more here.

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