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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 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 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


JNCH issues instructions for Expeditious clearance of exports

February 7, 2022 2256 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to notice that in certain cases of first time export of goods, lack of clarity and awareness about the applicability of statutory requirements, has resulted in avoidable delays. Occasionally, the situation is compounded by generic instructions being communicated by the Risk Management System as Compulsory Compliance Requirements (CCRs).

Govt criminalise illicit publication of Import and Export Data

February 5, 2022 5103 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Ministry has proposed a new section, 135AA, in the Customs Act vide Union Budget 2022-23. Proposed section 135AA of Customs Act, 1962 criminalise the illicit publication of personalised, transaction level information by private entities, which affects the competitive position of Indian businesses in international trade and compromises their data privacy. Government agencies, such as, Department […]

HC cannot decide on Custom Duty Rate or value of goods for assessment

February 5, 2022 780 Views 0 comment Print

As per clause (b) of Section 130-E of the Act, an appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court against an order passed by the Appellate Tribunal which relates among other things to the determination of any question having relation to rate of duty of customs or to the value of goods for the purpose of assessment.

DRI is not a Proper Office for issue of SCN: CESTAT Delhi

February 4, 2022 2436 Views 0 comment Print

Toyota Material Handling India Private Limited Vs Principal Commissioner of Customs (Import) (CESTAT Delhi) The issue that arises for consideration is whether the Principal Additional Director General, DRI had the jurisdiction to issue the notice. This precise issue was examined by the Supreme Court in Canon India. The Supreme Court observed that the nature of […]

Interactive intelligent panel Having CPU cannot be classified as Monitors

February 4, 2022 2151 Views 0 comment Print

Cloudwalker Streaming Technologies Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Mumbai) In valuation, rejection of the declared amount is a pre-requisite because the relevant Rules afford consequential alternatives but rejection of declared classification at the outset carries the burden of saddling the exercise with re-classification that may not meet the test of General Rules for […]

Creative Touch-5 series Interactive Flat Panel classifiable under sub-heading CTH 84714190

February 3, 2022 2088 Views 0 comment Print

In re Audio Distribution House Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR hels that Creative Touch 5-series Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) merit classification under sub heading 84714190 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, MUMBAI M/s. Audio Distribution House Pvt. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to […]

HDPE woven fabrics (uncoated/one-side coated/double-side coated) classifiable under sub-heading 3926 9099

February 3, 2022 1929 Views 0 comment Print

Taking into account the detailed submissions of the applicant, including the likely usage of the article under consideration, absence of specific heading/ sub-heading for HDPE woven fabric in Chapter 39, positive mention of the dust sheet in Explanatory Note to Heading 3926, I find that HDPE woven fabrics (uncoated/one-side coated/double-side coated) are most appropriately covered under residual heading 3926 and further the residual sub-heading 3926 9099 of the Customs Tariff Act ,1975.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max classifiable under sub-heading 8517 62 90

February 3, 2022 1674 Views 0 comment Print

In re Amazon Wholesale India Private Ltd (CAAR Delhi) CAAR held that HDMI Digital Media Receiver [model number K2R2TE] is also a reception apparatus for voice, image and other data in a wireless network such as LAN/WAN. It is a reception apparatus with an inbuilt PCB and software containing many applications which run on Over […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 03.02.2022

February 3, 2022 1740 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 4th February, 2022 vide Notification No. 08/2022- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 3rd February, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 08/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the […]

CBI Arrests a Superintendent of Customs in a Bribery Case of Rs. 50000

February 3, 2022 1392 Views 0 comment Print

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Superintendent of Customs, Motihari (Bihar) and a Computer Operator for demanding & accepting bribe of Rs. 50,000/- from the complainant.

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