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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 10875 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 420 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 51 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 79 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


Post import services was not a condition of sale in case the service contract had been closed prior to placing of order

April 18, 2022 2601 Views 0 comment Print

Arcil Catalyst Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs (Import) (CESTAT Mumbai) Conclusion: Where the rendering of the contracted service was to be contingent on readiness of the facility and that the purchase order for the goods to be imported was issued much after those terms of the service agreement was finalized, the rendering of service […]

CESTAT Order on Classification of Goods & Determination of Customs Duty Appealable only before SC

April 18, 2022 3045 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs II JNPT Vs Axiom Cordages Ltd. (Bombay High Court) Impugned order of CESTAT and the appeal memo clearly indicates that the main controversy which arises for determination is in the nature of classification dispute, which relates directly and proximately to the rate of duty applicable for the purpose of assessment and therefore the […]

Sale of Goods by Importer to Another not Legally Prohibited: CESTAT quashes Penalty

April 18, 2022 786 Views 0 comment Print

Freight Link Logistics Vs The Commissioner of Customs  (CESTAT Chennai) In the present case, it is not disputed that M/s. Vaaraahi Traders are licensed to import goods and that their IE Code is valid. The case set up by the department is that the goods imported are for the use / purchase of Shri A. […]

Substantial evidence needed to prove allegation of non-re-warehousing of goods

April 17, 2022 792 Views 0 comment Print

Faizan Texturising Vs C.C.E. Bharuch (CESTAT Ahmedabad) Facts-The appellant is a 100% EOU engaged in the manufacture of Polyester Texturised Yarn and Polyester Twisted Yarn. Their factory was visited by the officers on 21.04.2003, who conducted various checks and verifications. As a result, shortage of 7618 kg. imported raw material viz. “Bright Polyester Spin Draw […]

Penal Provisions/Confiscation cannot be invoked for Enhancement of Value on Voluntary Statement

April 17, 2022 984 Views 0 comment Print

Neno Crystal Vs Commissioner of Customs (Import)  (CESTAT Mumbai) It would not be inappropriate to mention here that the Appellant’s case is squarely covered by the judgment of Hon’ble Madras High Court in Commissioner of Customs (Sea), Chennai-I Vs. M.R. Associates cited supra wherein it was clearly held that enhancement of value based on voluntary statement […]

Notice from Customs for recovery of Drawback on Non-Realisation of Exports Proceeds

April 15, 2022 17553 Views 5 comments Print

Lot many exporters have started receiving notice from Customs department for recovery of Drawback as below : Notice Specimen : Sub: Non/Part Realization of Exports Proceed s for Drawback – reg. 1. While monitoring the realization of exports proceeds for shipping bills filed between 01.04.2014 to 31.03.2018 through ADVAlT / RBI BRC module of CBlC, […]

Classification of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil and tyre pyrolysis recovered carbon

April 14, 2022 6720 Views 0 comment Print

In re Pairan Pyrolysis Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that the tyre pyrolysis oil and recovered carbon black merit classification under subheadings 27101990 and 28030010 respectively, of the first schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. These items are not covered under the negative list of ISFTA. The goods are exempted from basic customs […]

Classification of fatty substance mixture for developing aqua feed products

April 14, 2022 1050 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s Fermenta Biotech Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that Light Feed Oil or Distilled Fatty Acid and Heavy Feed Oil or Fatty Substance Mixture merit classification under sub-headings 15042090 and 15161000, respectively, of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. HFO, falling under sub-heading 15161000 is eligible for concessional rate of […]

CBIC prescribes BCD and AIDC on Raw Cotton for a specified period

April 13, 2022 3573 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Exempts Cotton From Customs Duty & AICD Till 30 September, 2022 CBIC prescribes BCD and AIDC on Raw Cotton for a specified period vide Notification No. 21/2022-Customs | Dated: 13th April, 2022 Currently, cotton imports are subject to a 5% basic customs tax with an additional 5% levied as the Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC). […]

Tariff Notification No. 33/2022-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 13th April, 2022

April 13, 2022 2259 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 33/2022-CUSTOMS (N.T.) | Dated: 13th April, 2022 – Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi Notification No. 33/2022-CUSTOMS (N.T.) | Dated: 13th April, 2022 S.O. 1824(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred […]

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