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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 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 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 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


Adjudicating authority cannot modify an exemption notification

September 5, 2021 1671 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs Vs India Land and Properties Limited (CESTAT Chennai) exemption notifications must be interpreted strictly and if the case does not fall within the parameters, the benefit cannot be given. Any benefit of doubt must be given to the Revenue and should be decided against the appellant. Once the threshold of applicability of […]

Orissa HC exempts vessel from custom duty as notification cannot have retrospective application

September 4, 2021 1293 Views 0 comment Print

Petitioner’s imported vessels namely; ‘Jag Arnav’, ‘Jag Ratan’ and ‘Jag Rani’ were exempted from the payment of custom duty when they were first called in Indian Port. The Petitioner’s contention relied on the fact that the Exemption Notification 2012 which levied custom duty on imported vessels was passed after the import of their vessel and cannot have a retrospective application. Hence exempted the Petitioner from the payment of custom duty

CESTAT releases Gold Bar & Indian Currency as Smuggling not proved

September 4, 2021 3144 Views 0 comment Print

Since he confiscated gold was not of Foreign origin and smuggled into India and the confiscated Indian Currency which had been claimed by assessee was not established or proved to be the sale proceeds of smuggled Gold, therefore, the order was passed to release the 6 pcs confiscated gold bars and Indian Currency to assessee being the rightful owner of the goods.

Components of swivel seats/chairs in dis-assembled form classifiable under CTH 94019000

September 3, 2021 990 Views 0 comment Print

In Re Steelcase Asia Pacific Holdings India Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR ruled that the components of swivel seats/chairs, proposed to be imported by the applicant in dis-assembled form, merit classification under sub-heading 94019000 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. FULL TEXT OF THE ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, […]

Reg. Anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of Measuring Tapes

September 3, 2021 1749 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-AC – 06/2020Anti-circumvention investigation concerning circumvention of anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of Measuring Tapes originating in or exported from China PR by imports of Measuring Tapes originating in or exported from Singapore and Cambodia

Anti-dumping investigation against imports of Vitamin C from China

September 3, 2021 2103 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-OI-27/2020 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Vitamin C originating in or exported from China PR. The anti-dumping duty is applicable to Vitamin-C in all its form, also known as ascorbic acid, L-Xyloascorbic Acid, 3-oxo L-Gulofuranolactone (enol form), L-3 Ketothreohexuronic Acid Lactone etc

Classification of Preparation of essential oil merit classification under 3004

September 2, 2021 1176 Views 0 comment Print

In re Inspiration Idea & Innovations & Productions Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) Goods are described in the advance ruling application as – Preparation of Essential Oils manufactured by ‘Bertram’ and sold under Siang Pure Brand, which are commonly used for applying on human body/skin without the prescription of medical practitioner. They are claimed to provide […]

Classification of Alexa voice remote (3rd Gen) & applicability of Notification

September 2, 2021 1869 Views 0 comment Print

In re Amazon Wholesale India Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) M/s Amazon Wholesale India Private Limited, New Delhi, a company having IEC No. 0513081950 and PAN AAMCA0671Q, (M/s Amazon Wholesale, in short) has filed an application dated 10.03.2021 seeking advance ruling under section 28-H of the Customs Act, 1962 before the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, […]

Classification of Fire TV Stick (Lite 1st Gen/3rd Gen) and Alexa Voice Remote (1st Gen/2nd Gen)

September 2, 2021 2982 Views 0 comment Print

In Re Amazon Wholesale India Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Delhi) MIs Amazon Wholesale India Private Limited. New Delhi. a company having 1EC 0513081950 and PAN AAMCA0671Q. (M/s Amazon Wholesale, in short) has filed an application dated 09.03.2021 seeking advance ruling under section 28-H of the Customs Act. 1962 before the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, New […]

Classification of Alexa Echo Family Devices and applicability of notification

September 2, 2021 5322 Views 0 comment Print

In re Amazon Wholesale India Private Limited (CAAR Delhi) M/s Amazon Wholesale India Private Limited, New Delhi, a company having IEC No. 0513081950 and PAN AAMCA0671Q, (M/s Amazon Wholesale, in short) has filed an application dated 09.03.2021 seeking advance ruling under section 28-H of the Customs Act, 1962 before the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, […]

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