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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


Membrane System of Imported Goods Eligible for Custom Duty Exemption

July 23, 2023 1938 Views 1 comment Print

The case between the Commissioner of Customs (Air) and RBR Knit Process Pvt Ltd, regarding the eligibility for custom duty exemption of imported membrane systems, concluded with a favorable verdict for the latter by CESTAT Chennai.

Samsung Galaxy Tabs Classifiable as ‘ADP Machines/ Tablet Computers’

July 23, 2023 1581 Views 0 comment Print

The CESTAT in Chennai ruled in favor of the department, classifying Samsung Galaxy Tabs as ADP Machines/Tablet Computers rather than Mobile Phones, overturning the Commissioner (Appeals) prior decision.

Penalty applies to Misdeclared Goods under Section 112 of Customs Act, 1962

July 22, 2023 4200 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of the CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling on the Jindal Fibres Vs C.C.-Kandla case, regarding penalties for misdeclared goods under Section 112 of Customs Act, 1962. Understand the implications for companies operating within SEZs.

Basic Customs Duty exemption vide notification no. 21/2002-Cus. and 12/2012-Cus. duly available as all conditions satisfied

July 22, 2023 861 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that exemption of Basic Customs Duty under notification no. 21/2002-Cus. dated 01.03.2002 read with notification no. 12/2012-Cus. dated 17.03.2012 available as there is no violation of conditions. Further, demand proposed on misconception of facts and law is unjustified.

CESTAT Upholds CHA License Revocation on Absence of Evidence

July 22, 2023 486 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore has upheld the decision to revoke the suspension of Bon Freight’s CHA license, due to lack of conclusive evidence pointing towards their involvement in irregularities.

Denial of DFRC to DEEC Conversion: CESTAT Ahmedabad Directs to Allow Conversion

July 22, 2023 597 Views 0 comment Print

The CESTAT Ahmedabad ordered a crucial conversion from DFRC to DEEC scheme in the case of Vinny Royal Plasticoates Pvt Ltd vs Commissioner Of Customs. Dive in to understand the case details and implications.

Burden of proof for a different classification lies on Revenue department: CESTAT

July 21, 2023 2082 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive analysis of the case Bombay Fluid Systems Components Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs, where CESTAT quashed the classification of stainless steel tube fittings under the Customs Tariff Act.

CESTAT Quashes Incorrect Classification of ‘Line Extender’ as Broadcast Signal Amplifier

July 21, 2023 576 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into CESTAT Bangalore’s decision in Asianet Satellite Communication Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs, where the tribunal quashed the original classification of ‘Line Extender’ as a Broadcast Signal Amplifier.

Notification No. 55/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated : 21st July, 2023

July 21, 2023 2910 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued Notification No. 55/2023-Customs (N.T.) on 21st July, 2023. This notification brings a significant amendment to the Customs Act, 1962, with particular relevance to the State of Maharashtra. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) […]

CESTAT Kolkata Upholds Confiscation of Betel Nuts and imposition of Penalty

July 21, 2023 789 Views 0 comment Print

The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Kolkata has upheld the seizure of Betel Nuts and the imposition of penalties, dismissing the appeal by Sunil Kumar Yadav, who claimed ownership of the goods.

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