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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 321 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 1617 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 7074 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 96 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 66 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 51 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 297 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 417 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

CBIC Revises List of Goods Eligible for BCD Exemption for Lithium-Ion Cell Manufacturing

Custom Duty : CBIC Notification 27/2026-Customs amends Notification 25/2002 to revise the list of goods eligible for BCD exemption for lithium i...

July 9, 2026 657 Views 0 comment Print


Mere sending of Order by registered post not amounts to valid service

June 21, 2023 1689 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai in Metro Fashions vs Commissioner of Customs, held that mere sending of Order-in-Original by registered post was not deemed to be valid communication, impacting the limitation period for an appeal.

Provisionally preserved Areca nut falls under Customs Heading 0812: CAAR

June 21, 2023 1263 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai clarifies that provisionally preserved betel nuts, treated with preservatives and not fit for immediate human consumption, are classified under Customs Heading 0812, following Chapter note 4’s guidance on provisional preservation.

Penalty not leviable if Department was not sure of the provision of law

June 21, 2023 2208 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad recently ruled in the case of Fiberweb India Ltd Vs C.C.E. & S.T. Daman, shedding light on the limitations of selective departmental audits and customs duty demands.

CESTAT rules against Extended Period of Limitation for Evaporation Loss Demand

June 21, 2023 606 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad ruled in the case of Sujag Fine Chemicals Pvt Ltd Vs C.E. & S.T. Vadodara, opposing the application of an extended period of limitation for a customs duty demand on declared evaporation loss

CVD based on retail sale price in case of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives justified

June 20, 2023 639 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that collection of CVD on basis of retail sale price in terms of Notification No. 49/2008-C.E.(N.T.) dated 24.12.2008 issued under Section 4A of the Central Excise Act, 1944 in case of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives justified.

Madras HC Orders Customs to Consider allowing Re-export of Link Samahan

June 19, 2023 840 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Courts ruling on ASR International vs Deputy Commissioner of Customs, regarding re-exportation of Link Samahan without payment of import duties.

Unjustified delay: Delhi HC Rejects Appeal by Commissioner of Customs

June 19, 2023 762 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC confirmed CESTAT’s order on Commissioner of Customs vs Bergen Engines India Pvt Ltd case. HC finds no justifiable reasons for delay in filing appeal after defect notice.

Provisional Release of Seized Goods: Madras HC Orders Hearing Opportunity

June 19, 2023 1209 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court in the case of Ocean Sky Impex Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs related to provisional release of seized goods granted petitioner an opportunity for a personal hearing.

CBIC releases National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report

June 17, 2023 1725 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has released the National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report, showcasing improved cargo release times at Indian ports.

Direction of absolute confiscation and re-export on payment of redemption fine is meritless

June 17, 2023 2331 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore held that order of the lower authorities directing absolute confiscation and allowing redemption solely to re-export on payment of redemption fine and penalty is without any merit.

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