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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


Clarification on import of goods in setting up of Solar Power Plant under PIR, 1986

November 28, 2022 1644 Views 0 comment Print

In re Green Infra Clean Wind Power Limited (CAAR Delhi) M/s. Green Infra Clean Wind Power Limited, 5th Floor, Tower-C, Building No. 8, DLF Cyber city, Gurgaon-122002, Haryana, a company having PAN AAJCG7352B (applicant, in short), has filed an application dated 26.09.2022 seeking advance ruling under section 28-H of the Customs Act, 1962 before the […]

Re-examining the issuing authority unnecessary as duty demand not contested

November 28, 2022 741 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that the respondent is not contesting the duty demand and penalty and the entire duty and penalty is also paid by the respondent. Then, remanding the matter of re-examining whether the SCN issuing authority is proper or not is totally unnecessary and uncalled for.

Once application for SEZ LOP is accepted, unit attains SEZ status and entitled for exemption u/s 26 of SEZ Act

November 26, 2022 2787 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that once the application for SEZ LOP is accepted and LOP is issued, the Unit attains the SEZ Status and therefore entitled to all the exemptions provided under section 26 of the SEZ Act which also includes exemption from payment of duties of customs.

Data Centre Switch Router models lassifiable under sub-heading 85176290

November 25, 2022 1779 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR rule that Data Centre Switch Router models specified in para 2 are classifiable under sub-heading 85176290 of first schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and are eligible to avail benefit under Sr. No. 13N of Notification No. 24/2005-Customs

Data Center Switch models capable to be used as carrier ethernet switches classifiable under sub-heading 85176290

November 25, 2022 2961 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ingram Micro India Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) M/s Ingram Micro India Private Limited filed an application on 17.08.2022 seeking advance rulings on the classification of 18 different series of data centre switch models and applicability of Sr. No. 20 of Notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated 30.06.2017 on these devices. 2. The applicant is a […]

Mould Base merit classification under Sub-heading 84807900

November 25, 2022 1665 Views 0 comment Print

In re SMI-Amtek Cranshaft Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Delhi) CAAR note that the applicants intend to import specially designed, cut-to-shape & size goods said to be mould bases. It is also confirmed by the authorized representative that question posed for advance ruling is not pending before the officer of Customs and no dispute has arisen at […]

Classification of Laser Jet Printer should be based on its primary function

November 25, 2022 1884 Views 0 comment Print

In re HP India Sales Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) The moot question is as to whether or not, the items, i.e printers in question, in absence of formatter board and firmware have the essential character of a printer. To arrive at the conclusion, I intend to refer to a few judgments. In the case of Jaypee […]

CBIC amends certain specific FTA/PTA notifications

November 25, 2022 2622 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends 5 Customs Notifications w.r.t imports of Flat panels, Display modules, or Control circuits into India from Singapore vide Notification No. 61/2022-Customs | Dated: 25th November, 2022 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 61/2022-Customs | Dated: 25th November, 2022 G.S.R. 848(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section […]

CESTAT reduces Redemption Fine and Penalty as classification was not conclusive

November 25, 2022 825 Views 0 comment Print

Shree Keshariyaji Metal Impex Vs C.C. (CESTAT Ahmedabad) CESTAT find that as regard the classification of goods that whether the same is Aluminium Scrap or Aluminium Sheet, the assessment was made on the basis of the department’s claim and the appellant have paid the duty. The said assessment was not challenged by the appellant therefore at […]

Confirmation of recovery of cost of recovery charges by Commissioner under regulations 5(2) and 6(1)(o) of Customs Area Regulations 2009 unsustainable

November 24, 2022 2145 Views 1 comment Print

Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (Preventive) (CESTAT Delhi) CESTAT Delhi held that the Commissioner could not have ordered for cost recovery charges under the provisions of regulations 5(2) and 6(1)(o) of Customs Area Regulations 2009. Accordingly, penalty imposed under regulation 12(8) also not sustainable. Facts- The appellant is a State Government […]

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