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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 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 102 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 57 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 58 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 138 Views 0 comment Print


Health Warning on both sides of tobacco product packages covering 85% of display area

January 7, 2023 633 Views 0 comment Print

Section 7 of the Act provides for specified Health Warning on all tobacco product packs. These rules have been amended time to time, for display of specified health warning on both sides of the tobacco product packages covering 85% of the principal display area.

Implementation of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022

January 7, 2023 6942 Views 0 comment Print

Port and Custom Authorities have to take necessary action inter-alia to verify the import or export with respect to Extended Producer Responsibility, to Inform the Ministry and Central Pollution Control Board of any illegal traffic and take action against importer for violations under the Indian Ports Act, 1908 or the Customs Act, 1962. The duties and responsibilities of Port and Customs are prescribed in Schedule-V of the said rules.

Direction of higher authority is binding upon lower authority

January 6, 2023 3297 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court held that it is settled legal position that the directions given by the higher authority is binding upon the lower authority and therefore, such directions cannot be ignored on any count.

ADD on Fishing Net originating in or exported from China extended

January 6, 2023 915 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to extend levy of ADD on Fishing Net originating in or exported from China PR till  9th July, 2023, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier vide Notification No. 01/2023-Customs (ADD) Dated: 6th January, 2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 01/2023-Customs (ADD) Dated: 6th January, 2023 G.S.R. 12.(E).— Whereas, the […]

Revised guidelines for Back to Town (BTT) of Export Cargo

January 5, 2023 19974 Views 0 comment Print

After the filing of Shipping Bill, the cargo needs to be registered at CFS/CPP. After examination/inspection, Let Export Order (LEO) is granted. In some cases Exporter/CHA wants to

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 6th January, 2023

January 5, 2023 4569 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 6th January, 2023 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 02/2023 – Customs (N.T.) Dated 5th January, 2023. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS New Delhi ***** Notification No. 02/2023 – Customs (N.T.) Dated 5th January, […]

Bail granted as arrest memo didn’t contain gist of alleged offence

January 5, 2023 2637 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that as arrest memo needs to contain the gist of offence alleged to have been committed Absence of the same, makes arrest memo bereft of necessary particulars. Accordingly, bail granted to the applicant.

Customs broker cannot be held liable for undervaluation of exported goods

January 4, 2023 1389 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT, Chennai, ruled that customs brokers cannot be held liable for the undervaluation of goods. The court held that the valuation of goods is determined by the contract between the exporter and importer, and customs brokers do not have any influence in this matter.

Notification  No. 01/2023-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 04.01.2023

January 4, 2023 4302 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC further amends Notification No. 61/94-Customs (N.T.) dated the 21st November 1994 vide Notification  No. 01/2023-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 04.01.2023. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) Notification  No. 01/2023-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 4th January, 2023 G.S.R. 9(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1) read with […]

CESTAT discuses Restrictions by MEA on vessel imported for breaking purpose

January 3, 2023 744 Views 0 comment Print

KPG Enterprise Vs C.C.E. Jamnagar (prev.) (CESTAT Ahmedabad) The issue mainly involved is whether MEA S.O. 2158(E) dated 20.06.2016 prohibited the subject vessel imported for breaking purpose. The case of the department is that S.O. dated 20.06.2016 is issued in order to implement the UNSC resolutions and prohibited the subject vessel for entry into India […]

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