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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


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.

Notification No. 44/2023-Customs: Exchange Rates for Imported & Exported Goods

June 15, 2023 6375 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC released Notification No. 44/2023 – Customs on 15th June, 2023. This notification supersedes the previous Notification No. 39/2023-Customs(N.T.) and provides the updated exchange rates for converting foreign currencies into Indian rupees and vice versa for imported and exported goods. The new rates will come into effect from 16th June, 2023. Government of India Ministry […]

Govt simplifies Regulatory Framework for e-commerce Export of Jewellery via Courier Mode

June 15, 2023 1437 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, has issued Circular No. 17/2023-Customs on June 15, 2023, introducing a simplified regulatory framework for e-commerce exports of jewellery through courier mode. The circular provides details regarding the exemption of certain document uploads for exporters who choose not to re-import the exported jewellery. F.No. 455/03/2020-Cus.V Government of India […]

Tariff Notification No. 45/2023-Custom (N.T.), Dated: 15.06.2023

June 15, 2023 2517 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC issued a Notification No. 45/2023-Custom (N.T.)on June 15, 2023, amending the tariff values for customs duty calculation. The notification provides updated tariff values for rude palm oil, palmolein, crude soya bean oil, brass scrap, gold and silver in various forms, including bars, coins, and findings used in jewelry and areca nuts, which are used […]

Notification No. 43/2023-Customs (N.T.) Amends Courier Imports & Exports Regulations

June 15, 2023 2421 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Ministry of Finance’s notification (No. 43/2023-Customs) amending the Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations. This amendment pertains to the inclusion of jewelry under CTH 7117 or CTH 7113 and the facility of re-import for such jewelry. Stay informed about the latest customs regulations.

Used Rails falls under CTH 7302 and not CTH 7204

June 15, 2023 2148 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that classification under 7204 for ‘used rails’ declared as Heavy Melting Scrap is improper and the product is correctly classifiable under Heading 7302.

Customs Broker Accountable for Employee’s Misrepresentation: CESTAT

June 15, 2023 1146 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Hyderabad in Shakelly Venkat Chand Vs Commissioner of Customs, asserts Customs Broker’s accountability for their employee’s act of misrepresentation before Customs Authorities.

CESTAT Allows Interest on Auction Sale Proceeds: From Receipt to Disbursal

June 15, 2023 495 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi allows interest on auction sale proceeds from date of receipt by Customs Department, till the date of disbursal, in Oriental Trimex Limited vs Commissioner of Customs (Import) case.

Govt reduces BCD on Refined Soya Bean Oil & Sunflower oil to 12.5%

June 14, 2023 1578 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how the latest import duty reductions on refined soybean and sunflower oils can help consumers enjoy these essential commodities at lower prices.

No Penal Action for Bonafide Mistake on EPCG License: CESTAT Kolkata

June 14, 2023 798 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata rules in favor of Aurora Fine Arts in a bonafide mistake case, exempting from penalty for a misdeclared EPCG license value, acknowledging voluntary duty and interest payment.

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