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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 54 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 45 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


HDFC Bank goes live for Customs Duty payments

January 7, 2022 1926 Views 0 comment Print

HDFC Bank today announced that its integration with Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) ICEGATE platform has gone live. With this, the Bank will offer customers the convenience of directly paying Customs Duty by selecting HDFC Bank. This follows authorisation by the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts of CBIC to collect IGST on […]

Tyres needs to be classified based on Dominant use of the same

January 7, 2022 2559 Views 0 comment Print

We find going by the principle of dominant use as enunciated in the judgments cited above, as we find that the tyres are basically suitable for off-road use that is in difficult terrain and rocky/muddy areas etc.

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 07.01.2022

January 6, 2022 3588 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 7th January, 2022 vide Notification No. 02/2022 – Customs (N.T.), Dated: 06.01.2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS ***** Notification No. 02/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 6th January, […]

‘Xiaomi Technology’ evaded Customs duty of Rs. 653 crore

January 6, 2022 1509 Views 0 comment Print

Based upon an intelligence that M/s Xiaomi Technology India Private Limited (Xiaomi India) was evading customs duty by way of undervaluation, an investigation was initiated by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) against Xiaomi India and its contract manufacturers

CBIC rescind notification imposing Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a

January 6, 2022 3438 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 1/2022-Customs (ADD) – Seeks to rescind notification No. 30/2016 dated 11.07.2016 which seeks to impose Anti-dumping Duty on Imports of 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a from China PR. MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Notification No. 1/2022-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, the 6th January, 2022 G.S.R. 8(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and […]

Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters

January 6, 2022 510 Views 0 comment Print

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters.

Implication of SC judgement in the case of Westinghouse Saxby Farmer Ltd. Vs. CCE

January 5, 2022 14694 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held in the case of M/s Westinghouse Saxby Farmer Ltd. Vs. Commissioner of Central Excise, Kolkata that the ‘relays’ are classifiable as parts of ‘railway signalling equipment’, under Heading 8608 of the Central Excise Tariff. In holding so, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has given precedence to the ‘sole or principal use’ test of Section Note 3 over the Note 2(f) to Section XVII which specifically excluded ‘electric equipment’ from being classified under Section XVII, whether or not it is identifiable as being for the goods of that Section.

Govt clarifies on increase in rate of duty on imports against certain commodities

January 5, 2022 1188 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification regarding factually incorrect tweets claiming that the government has increased the rate of duty on imports against certain commodities post alignment of Customs Tariff to the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HS)-2022 of World Customs Organisation. CLARIFICATION Effective 01.01.2022, the Customs Tariff has been aligned to the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HS)-2022 of the World […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Turkish Lira wef 04.01.2022

January 3, 2022 1032 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Turkish Lira against Indian Rupees with effect from 4th January, 2022 vide Notification No. 01/2022 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 3rd January, 2022. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 01/2022 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated […]

Transaction value cannot be rejected merely on the grounds that transaction is between the related persons

January 1, 2022 6993 Views 0 comment Print

NPT Papers Pvt Ltd  Vs C.C. Mundra (CESTAT Ahmedabad) It is well settled law that even if the foreign suppliers are related to indian importers the transaction value cannot be rejected on the grounds that a transaction is between the related person when identical or similar goods were sold at the same price to unrelated […]

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