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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


Classification of Echo Dot Devices – Customs Authority Ruling

July 28, 2023 1590 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the customs authority’s ruling on the classification of Echo Dot (5th Gen) and Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock. Learn about the principal function of these smart speakers and their eligibility for specific benefits under customs notifications.

Classification of ‘Self-ordering Kiosks’ imported in disassembled form

July 28, 2023 1086 Views 0 comment Print

‘Self-ordering Kiosks’ imported in disassembled form into India, where Display Unit, Connection Box & Stand would be imported simultaneously, in a single shipment, then `Self-ordering Kiosk’ with components, display unit and connection box will have the essential character of complete or finished article i.e. ‘Cash Register’ and merit classification under Sub-heading 84705010 thereby eligible for exemption

CESTAT Upholds Penalty for Mis-declared Quantity of Imported LED Lights

July 28, 2023 963 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi upholds penalty imposed under section 114AA of the Customs Act on M/s Surendra Electricals for mis-declaration of the quantity of LED lights in the bill of entry.

CESTAT Chennai Reduces Penalty for Attempted Export of Red Sander Wood

July 28, 2023 690 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai reduces penalties imposed on Artisan’s Welfare Society for attempting to export red sander wood in the form of pillar tops in violation of Customs Act and Foreign Trade Act.

CBIC Standardizes AD Code Registration Process for Exports

July 28, 2023 19203 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC issued instructions to standardize documentary and information requirements for AD Code registration/modification in relation to exports

Time for which interim orders were operable should be excluded from timeframe provided in Rule 18 of ADD Rules

July 27, 2023 1386 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that notification dated 05.04.2021 cannot be said as void in law as time for which the interim orders were operable has to be excluded from the timeframe provided in Rule 18 of of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of AntiDumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995 (AAD Rules).

Subsequent suspension cannot affect duty free import as DFIA license was valid at the time of import

July 27, 2023 1776 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that activity undertaken by the appellant as calibration tests and upgradation/configuration of the appliances according to the requirements/specifications of the customers, does not amount to manufacture as no new product came into existence. Hence, demand unsustained.

Implementation of RoDTEP & RoSCTL – Notification No. 46/2023-Customs

July 26, 2023 4722 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 46/2023-Customs issued by Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) on 26th July, 2023, makes amendments to customs Notification No. 45/2017-Customs,, Notification No. 47/2017-Customs and Notification No. 50/2017-Customs. The amendments are related to the implementation of two schemes: the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) and the Scheme for […]

CESTAT allows re-export of imported insecticides without payment of redemption fine & penalties

July 25, 2023 951 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai has ruled in favor of SDS Ramcides Crop Science Pvt. Ltd., allowing them to re-export the imported insecticides without payment of redemption fine and penalties.

CESTAT denies Exemption of SAD on Imported Natural Rock Phosphate

July 25, 2023 1215 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai has ruled that ‘Natural Rock Phosphate’ imported goods are not considered as ‘fertilizers’ under the FCO, making them ineligible to claim exemption of SAD under the specified notification.

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