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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


Customs Broker Licence cannot be canceled by mere Allegations

August 30, 2022 735 Views 0 comment Print

S.K. Kanjilal Vs Commissioner of Customs (Airport & Administration) (CESTAT Kolkata) When the Revenue alleges violation, connivance, knowledge and intent, it is for the Revenue to justify its allegations by furnishing supporting documents and it cannot ask the Appellant to disprove its allegations. From the records, we do not find answers to the appellant’s contention […]

Customs Faceless Assessment – Standard Examination Orders through RMS

August 29, 2022 7350 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC decided to introduce RMS generated uniform examination orders at all Customs stations across the country. This functionality is expected to enhance the uniformity in examination, and lower the time taken in the process as well as reduce associated costs.

Foreign Currency in excess of permissible limit liable for confiscation

August 27, 2022 5181 Views 0 comment Print

Currency was attempted to the exported and was brought within the limits of customs area contrary to the restrictions and prohibitions imposed by the Customs Act or any other law for time being in force, is liable for confiscation.

Factum of actual payment of price in terms of addendum cannot be ignored while determining value of vessel

August 26, 2022 555 Views 0 comment Print

Diamond Industries (SBD) Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Ahmedabad) CESTAT find that the controversy at hand narrows down to the question whether the transaction value of the vessel is to be price mentioned in the original MOA or the reduced price indicated in the addendum. We are of the opinion that in light of the […]

B&D spares of Interceptor Boats to Cost Guard eligible for exemption Notification No. 12/2012-Cust

August 26, 2022 1326 Views 0 comment Print

issue involved in present case is that whether appellant’s goods imported and supplied as a B&D spares of Interceptor Boats to Cost Guard, Government of India is eligible for exemption Notification No. 12/2012-Cust (Sr. No. 460 or 469A).

Refund cannot be denied on hyper-technical objection of not been filed before competent authority

August 26, 2022 1176 Views 0 comment Print

The petitioner was unquestionably prosecuting his refund claim in a bonafide manner which ought not to have thrown away on hyper-technical objection of not having been filed before the competent authority and/or not having been filed in the prescribed format and finally as being delayed.

Enhanced value for imports cannot be adopted merely based on acceptance by importer

August 26, 2022 1386 Views 0 comment Print

In spite of admission on behalf of the importer, Revenue is required to satisfy requirements prescribed under Section 14 of Customs Act read with Customs Valuation Rules before any enhancement of valuation.

CESTAT upheld absolute confiscation of smuggled gold bars

August 26, 2022 948 Views 0 comment Print

No dispute about illicit transaction of smuggling of old bars. So Commissioner (A) has rightly upheld absolute confiscation of gold bars.

CESTAT condones delay of 2644 days in filing appeal by sick unit before BIFR under SICA

August 25, 2022 936 Views 0 comment Print

Royal Cushion Vinyl Products Limited Vs Commissioner Of Customs Export (CESTAT Mumbai) On perusal of the date chart/list of events, as above, we find that as a sick company, the applicant was pursuing the matter before the BIFR under the Sick Industrial Companies (special Provisions) Act, 1985. Further, on examination of the case records, we […]

Concessional rate benefit of 2.5% basic customs duty available on import of power tillers

August 25, 2022 1845 Views 0 comment Print

Held that power tillers and rotary tillers are self same goods. Accordingly benefit of concessional rate of basic customs duty of 2.5% under notification no. 12/2012- Customs dated 17.03.2012 is available on import of power tillers

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