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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 7086 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 414 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 27 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 27 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 21 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


Confirmation of penalty u/s 112 of Customs Act to non-importer is unsustainable

December 3, 2022 1122 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that the appellant being a subsequent purchaser of the goods from the M/s Philips India who had allegedly purchased the imported the goods hence confirmation of penalty under Section 112 of the Customs Act is unsustainable in law.

Effective date of Notification would be the date on which it has been digitally signed

December 3, 2022 9021 Views 0 comment Print

The Honble Gujarat High Court held that the Notification could not be said to have been published without declaration form or digital signature certificate. Only after the declaration form and documents are signed digitally that they can be uploaded for e-publishing which has been done on 06.03.2018 at 19:15 hours in the present matter. Therefore, the effective date of Notification in terms of Section 25(4) of the Act is the date of its publication in Official Gazette in e-mode on 06.03.2018.

Evidence for allegation of goods being smuggled in nature lays on revenue

December 2, 2022 1002 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that Revenue has not brought any evidence on record to allege that the goods found and seized in the premises of the appellant are smuggled goods. It is onus of the Revenue to give evidence for allegation that the goods are smuggled in nature.

Goods can be provisionally released even during pendency of proceedings

December 2, 2022 1332 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that the application for provisional release of goods under section 110-A of the Customs Act should be considered even during pendency of any proceedings initiated by the department.

Penalty u/s 112(a) of Customs Act reduced as appellant behaved in good faith

December 1, 2022 1527 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that as evidenced, appellants believed Sh. Rajan Arora in good faith and were also not aware about the mis-declaration/ under-valuation of the goods imported. Hence, penalty u/s 112(a) of the Customs Act reduced from INR 12 Lakhs to INR 50,000.

CESTAT removes condition of testing in VRDE for release of vehicle complying stipulations for operation & running on Indian roads

December 1, 2022 864 Views 0 comment Print

Sai Charan Tours & Travels Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Mumbai) The only issue before us is the mandate to produce the certificate insisted upon as condition for provisional release from among the prescriptions in the licencing notes pertaining to imported vehicles. The Tribunal, in Excellent Betelnut Products Pvt Ltd v. Principal Commissioner of Customs, […]

Supreme Court judgement has to be dealt by High Court with due respect: SC

December 1, 2022 1311 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that when the High Court deals with judgments of this Court, which are binding on everyone under Article 141 of the Constitution of India, it is expected that the judgments have to be dealt with due respect.

Amount payable towards compounding of offence u/s 137 of Customs Act, 1962 reduced

December 1, 2022 1650 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court of India granted reduction of amount towards compounding of offence under section 137 of the Customs Act, 1962 as the impugned foreign currency is already confiscated in the matter.

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 02.12.2012

December 1, 2022 1080 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 2nd December, 20222 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 101/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 1st December, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS New Delhi ***** Notification No. 101/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 1st […]

DGFT Clarification prevails over allegation by Customs Department

December 1, 2022 2109 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Ahmedabad decision in Amar Cold Storage’s favor. DGFT clarification on DEPB entry Sr.No.2/66 prevails, reversing Customs Department.

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