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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 417 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 42 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


Fire TV Cube merits classification under sub-heading 8517 62 90

September 2, 2021 975 Views 0 comment Print

 Customs Authority for Advance Rulings Regulations, 2021In Re Amazon Wholsale 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 28-14 of the Customs Act, 1962 before […]

Underground Mining Truck classifiable under CTH 8704 1010

September 2, 2021 3765 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology India Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) The goods under consideration in this application are meant for movement/transport goods, carrying relatively high payloads, albeit over short distances within the premises of small and medium sized mines. They are not meant for working the earth. The terms of heading 870410 and […]

Biopesticides classifiable under chapter 38: CAAR

September 2, 2021 1158 Views 0 comment Print

In re Dow Agro Sciences India Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) Import of insecticides/pesticides is subject to the provisions of the Insecticides Act, 1968. As per provisions of section 9 of the said Act, no insecticides are allowed to be imported without a valid certificate of registration or an import permit issued by the Secretary, Central […]

CAAR cannot give ruling on a issue already pending before an officer of customs

September 2, 2021 705 Views 0 comment Print

In re Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) This is a request for advance ruling seeking classification of tunnel boring machine and its components, as well as the eligibility of the said goods for exemption from customs duty. The request for advance ruling was filed in the secretariat of the erstwhile AAR, New Delhi on […]

Classification for import of Stainless Steel Scrap – CAAR rejects application as infructous

September 2, 2021 2814 Views 0 comment Print

In re  ELG India Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) An application dated 27.09.2013 for advance ruling was filed by M/s. ELG India Pvt. Ltd. (the applicant, here-in-after) with the Secretary to the erstwhile Advance Rulings Authority, New Delhi (the AAR, here-in-after) on 15.10.2013. The issue for determination was whether the benefit of concessional rate of duty […]

API/chikni/unflavoured/flavoured & boiled supari classifiable under heading 0802

September 2, 2021 1701 Views 0 comment Print

In Re M/s Zaveri Enterprises, Proprietor Sharik Salim Zaveri (CAAR Mumbai) All the five products i.e., API supari, chikni supari, unflavoured supari, flavoured supari, and boiled supari merit classification under chapter 8 of the customs tariff, and more precisely, under the heading 0802, and not under sub-heading 21069030, as contended. Accordingly, it is held that […]

Measuring devices, namely flowmeters merit classification under heading 90.26

September 2, 2021 2178 Views 0 comment Print

In re Endress+Hauser (India) Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) Applicant seek classification of Import of Corolis flowmeter with order code Cubemass C100, C300, C500, Corolis flowmeter with order code Dosimass, Corolis flowmeter with order code Promass A100, A200, A300 and A500, Corolis flowmeter with order code Promass E100, E200,E300 and E500, Corolis flowmeter with order code […]

CBIC Notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies wef 03.09.2021

September 2, 2021 2514 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies Rate of Exchange of Foreign Currencies against Indian Rupees with effect from 3rd September, 2021, vide Notification No. 71/2021 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 2nd September, 2021 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) New Delhi ***** Notification No. 71/2021 – Customs (N.T.) | Dated: 2nd September, […]

Intermediate Bulk Containers merit classification under heading 86.09

September 2, 2021 723 Views 0 comment Print

In re GDPK Returnable Solutions (CAAR Mumbai) M/s. GDPK Returnable Solutions India Private Limited has filed all application seeking an advance ruling on the classification of intermediate bulk containers or IBCs. The Goodpack group is engaged in the business of leasing out these reusable metal containers to customers/packers, who in turn, use the said IBCs […]

Synthetic Rubber in Primary Form merit classification under heading 40.05

September 2, 2021 1266 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sky Impex  (CAAR Mumbai) Considering the mandate of the Chapter Note 5A, that, headings 4001 and 4002 do not apply to any rubber or mixture of rubbers which has been compounded, before or after coagulation, with vulcanising agents, accelerators, retarders or activators (other than those added for the preparation of pre-vulcanised rubber latex); […]

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