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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


Filing of B/E u/s 46 inapplicable for gold jewellery, exported for exhibition, being re-imported

June 7, 2023 840 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that, in respect of gold jewellery, which was exported for exhibitions and re-imported into the country, the procedure of filing of a B/E, under Section 46 of the Customs Act, was inapplicable.

CBI Arrests Arrests Customs Officers in Mumbai

June 7, 2023 1434 Views 0 comment Print

On June 6, 2023, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested two Deputy Commissioners of Customs in Mumbai, allegedly involved in a syndicate misusing ‘Transfer of Residence’ provision under the Customs Act. The accused allegedly undervalued imported goods, concealed undeclared items, and collected illegal gratification. Incriminating documents were recovered during multiple location searches. The accused will […]

Circular No. 16/2023-Customs: Pre-import Condition & Implications on IGST & Compensation Cess

June 7, 2023 16311 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Circular No. 16/2023 -Cus on Supreme Court’s judgment on ‘pre-import condition’ and its implications on IGST & Compensation Cess

New Mandate on Import/Export Declarations effective from 1st July 2023

June 7, 2023 11052 Views 0 comment Print

Circular No. 15/2023-Customs discusses the introduction of mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations for certain products, effective from 1st July 2023. Circular No. 15/2023-Customs refers to the earlier Circular 55/2020-Customs, which encouraged importers to voluntarily provide comprehensive product descriptions and additional parameters for imported goods. The intent was to minimize queries and optimize assessment efficiency. […]

Demanding duty drawback unsustained as payment for goods exported duly received

June 6, 2023 1635 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that demanding the duty drawback unsustained as payment for goods exported is duly supported by BRC and re-certified after verification by the Bank. Further, revenue has not brought on record any evidence relating to diversion of goods or return of any remittance.

Classification of Optoma Creative Touch-3 Series Interactive Flat Panel (IFP)

June 6, 2023 2352 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CAAR Delhi ruling on the classification of Optoma Creative Touch 3-Series Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) under Customs Tariff Act, 1975, Sub-heading 84714190.

Transfer from SEZ/FTWZ to DTA cannot be termed as ‘re-import’: CAAR

June 6, 2023 3576 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Customs Authority of Advance Ruling (CAAR Delhi) decision on the re-import of goods from SEZ/FTWZ, analyzing the implications under Notification No. 45/2017-Cus.

Electronic Repairs Services Outsourcing Pilot Initiated at ACC Bengaluru

June 3, 2023 6051 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Circular No. 14/2023-Customs dated 3rd of June, 2023 introduces the Electronic Repairs Services Outsourcing (ERSO) initiative. ERSO aims to extend the lifespan of defective or damaged electronic goods by allowing designated repair service entities in India to import and repair them before re-exporting. The circular outlines the regulatory environment for ERSO, including the General […]

Limitation for GST Refund Application Starts from Online Filing, Not Manual Filing

June 3, 2023 2790 Views 0 comment Print

HC held that limitation period for GST refund application should be considered from date of online filing, not the date of manual filing

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 02.06.2023

June 1, 2023 4746 Views 0 comment Print

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Notification No. 39/2023 – Customs (N.T.) on June 1, 2023, regarding the exchange rates for import and export transactions. These rates will come into effect from June 2, 2023. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS […]

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