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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 7095 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 10881 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 39 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


Chennai Customs launches online portal for submission of intimations & returns

February 15, 2022 4026 Views 0 comment Print

Chennai-IV Commissionerate is introducing the EPD portal as a one-stop solution for online submission of mandatory compliances such as Returns, intimation of import, intimation of goods receipt, B17 bond debit & credit. The portal can be accessed through the web link https://epdchennaicustoms.in/. T

ADD on imports of Aluminium foil of thickness ranging from 5.5 micron to 80 micron

February 14, 2022 9042 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to extend the Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on imports of Aluminium foil of thickness ranging from 5.5 micron to 80 micron originating in or exported from People’s Republic of China, imposed vide Notification No. 23/2017-Customs (ADD), dated the 16th May, 2017,, till 15th June, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 14th […]

Joint commissioner is directed to quantify the duty, bond amounts etc. and release black pepper consignment

February 13, 2022 1479 Views 0 comment Print

The captioned matter pertains to import of Black Pepper of Sri Lankan origin, seizure of the same on alleged grounds of over valuation to circumvent a custom notification and the captioned matter pertains to release of consignment under Section 110A of ‘the Customs Act, 1962.

CAAR closes application for advance ruling for non-prosecution by applicant

February 13, 2022 573 Views 0 comment Print

(The interest of state requires that there should be an end to litigation) dictate that a conclusion is arrived at in respect of the said transferred application, where the applicant has failed to pursue their application for obtaining an advance ruling. Hence, I order that the said application of M/s Allanasons Pvt. Ltd. be treated as closed on the ground of non-prosecution.

CBIC rationalise AIDC on Crude Palm Oil and Lentils (Mosur)

February 12, 2022 3012 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 48/2021-Customs and No. 49/2021 – Customs, both dated 13.10.2021, in order to rationalise the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess [AIDC] on Crude Palm Oil and Lentils (Mosur), and extend the validity of the said notifications up to and inclusive of the 30th September, 2022. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) […]

SC to hear petition on scope of proper officer under Customs

February 11, 2022 1326 Views 0 comment Print

SC issued notice to the government, in a matter challenging the power of Additional Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, (ADG, DRI) as a proper officer under the Customs Act, 1962.

Deltabar Presssure Transmitters- M PMD 55 merit classification under heading 90262000

February 10, 2022 1311 Views 0 comment Print

In re Endress + Hauser (India) Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) The principal function of the measuring instrument is to measure the process parameter of liquid or gases. It is possible the output from these devices may then be used for giving input to an independent process control system or process controller which compares the signal […]

CESTAT upheld Penalty for negligence by Custom Broker

February 10, 2022 735 Views 0 comment Print

Cargo Specialist Inc. Vs Commissioner of Customs  (CESTAT Delhi) CESTAT finds that it has been recorded in the final order that the appellant – Custom Broker inspite of having already handled eight export consignment in the past, till the inspection of the 9th consignment, has never met the exporter or the owner of M/s Fashion […]

Customs Broker cannot be penalized for wrong quoting in shipping bill

February 9, 2022 1458 Views 0 comment Print

Mov and Go Logistics Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) It is the case of the Revenue that on examination of the shipping bills filed online by M/s. Mov and Go Logistics, Customs Broker (appellant herein) on behalf of the exporters, it is found that the appellant had furnished wrong Rotation number for the shipping […]

Social welfare charges on customs

February 7, 2022 38643 Views 3 comments Print

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (‘CBIC’) has put a rest to the controversy with respect to the levy of Social Welfare Surcharge (‘SWS’) on the goods exempted from the basic customs duty. In a recent Circular No. 03/2022 dated 01.02.2022 (‘Circular’), the CBIC has issued a clarification stating that SWS is leviable at the […]

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