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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


ADD on Colour coated / pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel removed

January 13, 2022 906 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind notification No. 49/2017-Customs (ADD), dated the 17th October, 2017, to remove levy of ADD on Colour coated / pre-painted flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel originating in or exported from China PR and European Union. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi, the 13th January, 2022 Notification No. 2/2022-Customs (ADD) […]

Clear Float Glass with Absorbent layer classifiable under heading 70.05

January 12, 2022 2706 Views 0 comment Print

In re Chandrakala Associates (CAAR Mumbai) The subject goods for which advance ruling has been sought, their characteristics, manufacturing process, utility etc. are already mentioned in the aforementioned paras. The subject goods are clear float glass, with an absorbent layer, which is fluorescent under UV illumination. The subject goods are not wired, not tinted and not […]

Data projector classifiable under sub-heading 85286200

January 12, 2022 1293 Views 0 comment Print

In re Audio Distribution House Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) The projector under consideration has got certain additional ports such as HDMI, audio, composite, etc. Further, the product is compatible with an aspect ratio of 16:9, though the aspect ratio of 4:3 is native. These facts make it capable of being a video projector and consequently […]

Classification of Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)- Off Combo Unit

January 12, 2022 3117 Views 0 comment Print

In re Alvest Millennium Aviation Leasing IFSC Pvt Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) According to the HSN Explanatory Notes, the heading 8803 covers parts of the goods falling in heading 88.01 or 88.02, provided the parts fulfil both the following conditions: – i. They must be identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with the […]

Parts of electronic toy cars merit classification under heading 9503

January 12, 2022 4416 Views 0 comment Print

The goods described in the application as parts of electronic toy car, in semi-assembled form as presented before me merit classification under heading 9503 of First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act.

Customs cargo service provider not entitled to charge any rent or demurrage on goods seized or detained or confiscated by Superintendent of Customs

January 12, 2022 3894 Views 0 comment Print

Green Gold Timbers Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (Gujarat High Court) The short point that falls for our consideration is, whether the customs cargo service provider (respondent no.3 herein) is entitled to charge any rent or demurrage on the goods seized or detained or confiscated by the Superintendent of Customs or Appraiser or Inspector […]

Penalty cannot be imposed on Customs Broker if no deliberate act or omission

January 11, 2022 4899 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs Vs B. Dhananjayan (CESTAT Chennai) For violation of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations the agent is not an inspector, but rather a processing agent of documents with respect to clearance of goods through Customs House; that the mentioning of IE Code of the exporter in the shipping bill would itself reflect that before […]

CESTAT upheld Confiscation of 11 Gold Bars which appeared to be of foreign origin

January 10, 2022 1701 Views 0 comment Print

Confiscation of eleven gold bars-MMTC marking/brand was upheld and penalty under section 112(b) was reduced to Rs. 2,50,000 as the reliability of statement of Mr. Bajpai recorded during investigation was doubtful, as he had alleged coercion and duress.

Classification of Vehicle ‘Parts’ – Supreme Court & CBIC Instruction

January 10, 2022 12249 Views 0 comment Print

SC in the case of Westinghouse Saxby Farmer Ltd. v. Commissioner of C. Ex. decided on 08.03.2021 held that the ‘relays’ capable of use solely as part of the Railway signalling equipment should be classified under heading 8608 and not as normal electrical relays under heading 8536.

HC directs Customs Commissioner to consider representation of Appellant & Pass reasoned & speaking order

January 7, 2022 1521 Views 0 comment Print

Carbon Resources Private Limited Vs The Prinicipal Commissioner of Customs (Port) & Anr. (Calcutta High Court) Petitioners in this writ petition are aggrieved by inaction on the part of the respondents to dispose of their first representation dated December 26, 2020 being Annexure P3 to the writ petition as well as the second representation by […]

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