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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


Refund claim not maintainable in absence of any challenge to assessment order

July 7, 2023 1026 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that any refund claim is not maintainable in absence of any challenge to the assessment order as the refund authority cannot assume the role of an adjudicating / assessing authority.

Understanding Related Party Imports: Key Valuation Aspects & Compliance

July 7, 2023 11991 Views 0 comment Print

This article offers a comprehensive guide on the vital valuation aspects, customs compliance, and potential pitfalls of related party imports in India.

Exchange Rates for Imported & Exported Goods with effect from 07th July, 2023

July 6, 2023 4623 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC released latest notification (No. 50/2023 -Customs) announcing the updated exchange rates for foreign currencies concerning imported and exported goods. This article provides the revised exchange rates for various currencies and their equivalent values in Indian rupees. Stay informed about the current exchange rates to ensure accurate financial transactions and compliance with customs regulations.

Preventing Flow of Suspicious Items During Elections: CBIC SOP

July 6, 2023 2466 Views 0 comment Print

Read the CBIC’s standard operating procedure (SOP) to prevent the flow of suspicious cash, illicit liquor, drugs/narcotics, freebies, and smuggled goods during elections. Learn how coordination among law enforcement agencies ensures fair elections.

New Import Policy on Cigarette Lighters in India: Changes in 2023 Regulations

July 5, 2023 3027 Views 0 comment Print

Recent instructions from India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs detail changes to the import policy conditions for cigarette lighters under ITC (HS) 2022.

Authorized Officers for Food Safety Standards in India – 2023 Guidelines

July 5, 2023 990 Views 0 comment Print

Latest instruction from Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs provides an updated list of Authorized Officers under Food Safety Standards Act and FSS Import Regulations.

Jurisdiction in Case of Banned Yarn Shawl lies in Delhi not J&K if seizure & SCN Occurred in Delhi

July 4, 2023 759 Views 0 comment Print

The J&K High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a show cause notice on banned yarn shawl exports, asserting that the case’s jurisdiction lies in Delhi, not J&K.

Excise Duty paid on Unaccepted Price Increase is refundable 

July 4, 2023 738 Views 0 comment Print

The issue at hand was the refund claim by Tata Motors, following a price increase and subsequent reversal due to non-acceptance by the buyer. The court had to decide whether the excise duty paid on the increased price could be refunded under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, 1944.

India-Japan CEPA: Harmonizing HS Codes for Customs Clearances

July 4, 2023 6417 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has issued Instruction No. 19/2023- Customs regarding the implementation of the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for customs clearances. The instruction addresses the issue of using different versions of Harmonized System (HS) codes in the Certificate of Origin (CoO) and the Bill of Entry (B/E) for imports under the […]

CESTAT Ruling on one year Refund Period from Date of Final Bill of Entry

July 4, 2023 747 Views 0 comment Print

In the case between Shital Ispat Pvt Ltd and C.C.-Jamnagar, CESTAT Ahmedabad orders re-consideration, stating the one-year period for filing a refund begins from the date of finalizing the bill of entry in instances of initial provisional assessment.

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