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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 330 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 1629 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 7089 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 417 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


Advance Ruling Application Rejected as Classification Issue Already Decided: CAAR Delhi

Custom Duty : CAAR Delhi declined an advance ruling on roasted areca nut classification as the issue had already been decided by the Madras HC u...

July 15, 2026 30 Views 0 comment Print

Advance Ruling Application on Roasted Areca Nut Classification Rejected Under Section 28-I: CAAR Mumbai

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai disallowed the advance ruling application on roasted areca nut classification as the issue had already been decided by...

July 15, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

Roasted Areca Nut Classification Advance Ruling Application Disallowed: CAAR Mumbai

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai disallowed the advance ruling application on roasted areca nut classification under Section 28-I(2)(b) as the issue ha...

July 15, 2026 24 Views 0 comment Print

Roasted Areca Nut Classification Application Disallowed as Issue Already Decided: CAAR Mumbai

Custom Duty : In re Webintosh Technologies Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) M/s Webintosh Technologies Pvt. Ltd. filed an application before the Cu...

July 15, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

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


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 67 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 307 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 141 Views 0 comment Print


Amendment of Notification 19 of 2022 Customs NT dated 30.03.2022

March 30, 2023 2700 Views 1 comment Print

Amendment of Notification 19 of 2022 Customs NT dated 30.03.2022 Vide Notifications No.19/2023- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notifications No. 19/2023– Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 S.O. 1529 (E). —In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of […]

Notification to exempt deposits into ECL till 30th April 2023

March 30, 2023 2994 Views 0 comment Print

Notification to exempt deposits into ECL till 30th April 2023 vide Notifications No.18/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notifications No.18/2023-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 30th March, 2023 S.O. 1528(E). — In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 51A […]

Appeal stands abated on death of the appellant: CESTAT

March 30, 2023 2208 Views 0 comment Print

Harbhan Singh Sandhu Vs  CC (CESTAT Chandigarh) In view of the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Shabina Abraham vs. CCE-2015 (322) ELT 372 (SC), wherein it has been held that no proceeding can be initiated against dead person as it amounts to violation of natural justice inasmuch as dead person, who […]

CESTAT deletes penalty as same was imposed without specifying reason

March 30, 2023 1938 Views 0 comment Print

Rishad Shipping And Clearing Agency Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (Export) (CESTAT Mumbai) CESTAT find that in para 29 of the Order-in-Original, the original authority has held that the appellant were liable for penalty under Section 117 of the Customs Act, 1962 and subsequently ordered imposition of penalty of 2.0 lakhs under Section 114(i) […]

Benefit of NIL duty rate as per notification no. 21/2002-CUS duly available to Cutter Suction Dredger

March 30, 2023 774 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that without the compressors and the pipes necessary to pump the dredged material, the cutter dredger would cease to function as such. Accordingly, benefit of NIL rate of duty in terms of notification no. 21/2002-CUS dated 01.03.2002 duly available.

Phased Implementation of Electronic Cash Ledger in Customs w.e.f 01.04.2023

March 30, 2023 6753 Views 0 comment Print

Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) provides enabling provision whereby importer, exporter or any person liable to pay duty, fees etc., under Customs Act, has to make a non-interest-bearing deposit with Government for payment.

SC ruling on classification disputes on LCD panels

March 30, 2023 4305 Views 0 comment Print

CCE, Aurangabad Vs Videocon Industries Ltd. (Supreme Court) Sub- Whether LCD panels are to be classified as part of television sets or audio players or independently for charging Customs duty? The Apex Court in this case was dealing with the classification of LCD Panels which were imported and were to be used as part of […]

Separate registration in respect of First time import & export at JNCH

March 29, 2023 5571 Views 0 comment Print

Once registration is completed by an IEC holder for, first time import, Customs Officers will not insist upon registration for export from same IEC holder if it undertakes export for first time.

Heading covering specific description is to be preferred over heading covering general description

March 29, 2023 2133 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Hyderabad held that as per Rule 3 of General Rules of Interpretation specific description is to be preferred over a general description. Accordingly, CTH 9027 is more specific for instrument – I Stat System along with cartridges, etc. than CTH 9018.

Launch of Exchange Rate Automation Module (ERAM) – Suggestions invited

March 29, 2023 1890 Views 0 comment Print

For the purpose of valuation of imported goods and export goods under section 14 of the Customs Act, it is proposed to introduce a system of normally publishing the currency exchange rates on ICEGATE website every day, replacing the existing system of notifying exchange rates fortnightly (twice a month). In this regard, a draft Circular is attached.

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