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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 7092 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 10872 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


CESTAT Upholds Confiscation of 26 Gold Biscuits, Releases Gold Ornaments, Gold Bar & ₹1.88 Crore Cash

Custom Duty : CESTAT upheld confiscation of 26 gold biscuits without purchase proof but set aside confiscation of gold ornaments, 1 kg gold bar ...

July 15, 2026 42 Views 0 comment Print

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 42 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 51 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 33 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 48 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 76 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 313 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


Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate is to be furnished at the Time of Clearance of Goods by Importer

November 17, 2022 1077 Views 0 comment Print

Caravel Logistics Private Limited Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) Handbook of Procedures issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) dated 08.04.2005 (2004-09) requires, at paragraph 2.32, in the case of import in the form of metallic waste, scrap, etc., referred to therein, the furnishing of pre-shipment inspection certificate at the time of […]

Customs: Confiscation of goods & penalty not valid if based on mere Adduced statement

November 17, 2022 1047 Views 0 comment Print

In this case findings of the Adjudicating Authority, clearly exonerates this appellant from the penal action under Section 114AA of the Customs Act, 1962, for the reason that there was no material on record to prove that the appellant had submitted the fake gate pass.

Advisory for launch of ICEGATE 2.0

November 17, 2022 3336 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC is launching ICEGATE 2.0 in phased manner w.e.f. 16.11.2022. Users will be intimated about various upcoming modules in advance by way of pop up/tickers/notifications. Users will continue to use existing features of ICEGATE 1.0 and additional features under ICEGATE 2.0 till the complete rollout of the latter.

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 18.11.2022

November 17, 2022 2565 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Customs Exchange rate for Import & Export wef 18th November, 2022 vide Exchange rate vide Notification No. 97/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 17th November, 2022 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 97/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 17th November, […]

Notification No. 57/2022-Customs, Dated: 17.11.2022

November 17, 2022 4659 Views 0 comment Print

MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 57/2022-Customs | Dated: the 17th November, 2022 G.S.R. 822(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do […]

Concessional duty benefit under Project Import Regulations under CTH 9801

November 16, 2022 3408 Views 0 comment Print

In re Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (CAAR Mumbai) The applicant has sought an Advance Ruling on whether the applicant and Siemens Limited can register the said ‘Project’ and avail the concessional duty benefit under Project Import Regulations under the CTH 9801 with recommendation / sponsoring letter issued by the PMRDA. In this regard […]

Gas lift/Gas spring merits classification under sub-heading 9401 9900

November 16, 2022 1404 Views 0 comment Print

In re Gurmat Impex & Shipping Services (CAAR Mumbai) Gas lift/Gas spring merits classification under sub-heading 9401 9900 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, MUMBAI M/s. Gurmat Impex & Shipping Services (hereinafter referred to as ‘applicant’) has filed the present advance […]

Rough/semi-finished castings merit classification under Heading 8477

November 16, 2022 1509 Views 0 comment Print

As per the explanatory notes to Heading 73.25 which provides for exclusion of ‘castings which are products falling in other headings of the Nomenclature (e.g., recognizable parts of machinery or mechanical appliances) or unfinished castings which require further working but have attained the essential character of such finished products, the subject goods do not merit classification under Heading 7325.

If classification proposed by Revenue is incorrect, than classification declared by appellants cannot be disturbed

November 16, 2022 1461 Views 0 comment Print

Utkarsh Chemicals Vs C.C. Mundra (CESTAT Ahmedabad) The common issue involved in all the appeals of the bunch as well as in the present appeals is of classification of goods declared by the appellant as Bed Cover and the revenue’s claim is that imported goods is ‘polyester woven fabric’ classifiable under CTH 54075490. Brief facts […]

Tariff Notification No. 96/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15th November, 2022

November 15, 2022 1380 Views 0 comment Print

Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Notification No. 96/2022-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 15th November, 2022

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