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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


Tribunal held classification of Non Textured Fabrics must be based on nature and material coated

June 30, 2023 1761 Views 0 comment Print

Classification of non-textured fabrics must be based on nature and material coated as end use of a product could not be a criteria for classification, the other parameters such as the nature of cloth, nature of coating etc were required to be ascertained to classify the fabrics.

Classification of UPS for Exemption under Notfn No. 25/2005: CAAR Delhi Ruling

June 29, 2023 3123 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the ruling by the Customs Appellate Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) in Delhi regarding the classification of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and its eligibility for exemption under Notification No. 25/2005.

Penalty or Redemption Fine when Bill of Entry Finally Assessed at Declared Value?

June 26, 2023 2091 Views 0 comment Print

Bill of Entry has been finalized as per declared value and when Bill of Entry has been finally assessed at declared value then redemption fine and penalties cannot be imposed.

Customs exemption available to PET granules under input category used during manufacture of moulds

June 26, 2023 594 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that customs exemption in terms of notification no. 52/2003-Cus dated 31st March 2003 is duly available to ‘polyethylene (PET) granules’ under input category as used during manufacture of ‘moulds’.

Value fixed by Valuation Committee adopted without revealing methodology and basis is incorrect

June 26, 2023 705 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that adopting the values as fixed by the Valuation Committee without revealing the methodology and basis adopted for such values is not correct and is not in accordance with the Valuation Rules.

Goods Cleared Without Lab Test and Claimed Mixing in Tank as Afterthought: CESTAT rejects appeal

June 25, 2023 486 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad recently rejected Nirma Limited’s appeal, determining that the clearance of goods without a lab test and claiming goods were mixed in a tank was an afterthought.

Implications of Initiating Tax Proceedings Against a Deceased Person

June 25, 2023 1977 Views 0 comment Print

An in-depth examination of the case of Commissioner of Customs Vs K.V. Paints & Chemicals Co., where CESTAT ruled on the validity of tax proceedings against a deceased individual.

Enhancement in Value based on Chartered Engineer certificate – CESTAT reduces redemption fine & Penalty

June 24, 2023 1176 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore modifies penalties in case of import valuation discrepancies. Learn more about the details of Sri Sai Graphics Vs Commissioner of Customs.

Amendment in Customs Exchange Rate for Turkish Lira from 24th June, 2023

June 23, 2023 1269 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC issued Notification No. 46/2023 – Customs (N.T.) amending exchange rate for Turkish Lira in Customs Act. This amendment will come into effect from 24th June 2023.

Goods not meeting requirements of under Chapter Note 4 of Chapter 27 cannot be classified under CTH 27101920

June 22, 2023 1848 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata held that for the purpose of sub heading 27101920, the “light oils and preparations” are those of which 90% or more by volume (including losses) distil at 210 degree Celsius. Goods not meeting the requirements as specified under Chapter Note 4 of Chapter 27 cannot be classified under CTH 27101920.

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