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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 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


CBIC removes levy of ADD on Medium Density Fiberboard

November 11, 2021 720 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind Notification No. 34/2016 – Customs (ADD) dated 14th July, 2016 to remove levy of ADD on Medium Density Fiberboard- Notification No. 65/2021-Customs (ADD), Dated 11.11.2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 11th November, 2021 Notification No. 65/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 789(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-sections (1) […]

Disposal of hazardous cargo by Indian Customs

November 8, 2021 1770 Views 0 comment Print

The disposal of all types of uncleared or unclaimed or seized hazardous cargo consignments, including chemicals, electronic wastes, etc, is a continuing exercise undertaken across Customs locations. The Customs field formations are to confirm safe storage by custodians, and they coordinate with regulatory authorities for faster disposal.

Customs: Not providing option to pay fine in lieu of confiscation U/s. 125 not sustainable

November 4, 2021 3483 Views 0 comment Print

Sherly Sany Vs C.C, Cochin (CESTAT Bangalore) It is arbitrary not to give option to pay fine in lieu of confiscation to the person in possession of Gold While quashing an order of the customs authorities, CESTAT, Bangalore held that the order of confiscation without offering an option to pay fine to the person in […]

Gold hidden in foot band worn for medical purpose cannot be treated as ‘personal effects’

November 4, 2021 744 Views 0 comment Print

Nizar Moulavi Abdul Khader Vs Commissioner of Customs Mangalore (CESTAT Bangalore) Order-in-Original records a finding that gold was found in the foot band worn for medical purpose on both the feet of the appellant, well hidden/covered with black socks, shoes put over them. This is claimed as having been found on the ‘person of the […]

Excise Duty reduction on Petrol and Diesel on the eve of Diwali

November 3, 2021 1221 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India has taken a significant decision of reducing Central Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel by Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 respectively from tomorrow. Prices of petrol & diesel will thus come down accordingly.

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 04.11.2021

November 3, 2021 2130 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 4th November, 2021 vide Notification No. 90/2021- Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 3rd November, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ***** Notification No. 90/2021- Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the 3rd […]

Judgment cannot be given based on evidence recorded in other trial despite same offence

November 2, 2021 35220 Views 0 comment Print

A.T. Mydeen and Another Vs Assistant Commissioner, Customs Department (Supreme Court of India) High Court fell into an error while passing a common judgement, based on evidence recorded in only one trial, against two sets of accused persons having been subjected to separate trials – matter remanded Facts- The main issue involved in the matter […]

Procedure for utilising MEIS Scrip for payment of customs duty

November 1, 2021 13134 Views 2 comments Print

It has been informed by the trade that the facility of recording of transfer and ownership details of MEIS scrip is not functional on the DGFT website for some time now. As a temporary measure, the following procedure is prescribed for an importer intending to utilize the MEIS Scrip for payment of customs duty.

Notification No. 89/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 02.11.2021

November 1, 2021 975 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 89/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 02.11.2021 – Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi, the 1st November, 2021 Notification No. 89/2021-Customs (N.T.) S.O. 4585(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub­section (1) of section 5 of […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of ‘South African Rand’ wef 30.10.2021

October 29, 2021 738 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of South African Rand against Indian Rupees with effect from 30th October, 2021, vide Notification No. 88/2021-Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 29th October, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) ***** Notification No. 88/2021 – Customs (N.T.) New Delhi, dated the […]

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