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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


CHA liable for penalty for allowing misuse of license by lending it to unscrupulous persons

March 11, 2022 3972 Views 0 comment Print

R.S. Arunachalam Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) These appeals are filed against the orders passed by Commissioner (Appeals) who set aside the order passed by original authority and remanded the matter to reconsider the non-imposition of penalty on the appellants under Section 114 of the Customs Act, 1962. M/s.R.S. Arunachalam is the Customs Broker […]

Prior to issuance of DGFT Notification dated 18/12/2019, gold was freely importable

March 11, 2022 1812 Views 0 comment Print

Rajesh Exports Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Bangalore) As per the Notification dated 18/12/2019, it has been held that after issuance of the Notification dated 18/12/2019, only Nominated agencies can import the gold with end use condition which otherwise means that prior to issuance of the Notification dated 18/12/2019, the gold was also freely […]

Matter already pending before a Custom officer- CAAR rejects Application

March 10, 2022 1791 Views 0 comment Print

In re Multi Channel Inc (CAAR Mumbai) It is clear from a plain reading of proviso (a) to sub-section (2) of section 28-1 of the Customs Act, 1962, that the question involved in the application is already pending in the applicant’s case before an officer of customs, the law does not allow CAAR to pronounce […]

HC Quashes unauthorised Search & seizure proceedings and subsequent summons by DRI

March 10, 2022 3198 Views 0 comment Print

Search and seizure proceedings and subsequent summons by DRI quashed by Chhatisgarh High Court being unauthorised. DRI fielded ASG but that did not help. A jeweller’s premises were searched in May-2021, gold and silver was seized. He was arrested and remained in JC for 60 days.

Tariff Notification No. 15/2022-Customs (NT)-Dated: 8th March, 2022

March 8, 2022 3036 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 15/2022-Customs (NT)-Dated: 8th March, 2022 Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Reg. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the NOTIFICATION  NO. 15/2022-CUSTOMS (N.T.) | Dated: 8th March, 2022 S.O. 1024(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by […]

New condition imposed on import not applies to import already originated from the port of shipping

March 6, 2022 1953 Views 0 comment Print

Rasrasna Foods Pvt Ltd Vs C.C.-Mundra (CESTAT Ahmedabad) ThThe brief facts of the case are that the appellant had imported a consignment of Sajji Khar at Mundra Port under warehousing Bill of entry No.6272028 dated 28.12.2019. On 16.01.2020. The FSSAI authority certified that the appellant holds FSSAI license and the sample conforms to the standards […]

Post export conversion/amendment of Shipping Bill/Bill of Export based on instrument after export of goods

March 6, 2022 12312 Views 0 comment Print

Where an instrument issued to a person has been obtained by him by means of fraud/collusion and such instrument is utilised by a person other than the person to whom the instrument was issued (i.e. transferee/holder of duty credit in case of transferable scrip), the duty relatable to such utilisation of instrument shall be deemed never to have been exempted or debited and such duty shall be recovered from the person to whom the said instrument was issued.

HC quashes order passed without providing documents relied & by denying cross-examination of witnesses

March 6, 2022 1773 Views 0 comment Print

Sunil Kumar Mitra Vs Union of India (Calcutta High Court) Considering the submission of the parties and admitted position which appears from record, I am of the view that in this case there was violation of principle of natural justice and the impugned order of the Appellate Authority is a non-speaking order on the aforesaid […]

HC quashes order for Confiscation of car for alleged use in Smuggling passed without opportunity of hearing 

March 6, 2022 1065 Views 0 comment Print

As per Section 115(2) of the Customs Act, 1962 Any conveyance or animal used as a means of transport in the smuggling of any goods or in the carriage of any smuggled goods shall be liable to confiscation, unless the owner of the conveyance or animal proves that it was so used without the knowledge or connivance of the owner himself, his agent, if any, and the person in charge of the conveyance or animal

CUSTOMS: CESTAT grants Airport Authority Opportunity to file Objection against allegation of callous approach

March 5, 2022 1101 Views 0 comment Print

Airport Authority of India/ AAICLAS Vs Commissioner of Customs (AIR) (CESTAT Chennai) Brief facts are that the appellant is constituted under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 and was granted custodianship inter-alia of the export cargo. They have to comply with the provisions of Customs Act, 1962, Rules, Regulations and instructions issued from time […]

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