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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


CAAR Mumbai allowed ‘King Kaveri Trading Company’ to withdraw application

September 2, 2021 600 Views 0 comment Print

In re King Kaveri Trading Company (CAAR Mumbai) M/s King Kaveri Trading Company, B-6026, 6th Floor, BIMA Complex, Steel Market, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai-410218 had filed an application for Advance Rulings under Section 28H of the Customs Act, 1962 before the erstwhile AAR, New Delhi on 21.11.2019. Thereafter, the said application was transferred to CAAR, Mumbai […]

AAR application under customs can be for only one good

September 2, 2021 1272 Views 0 comment Print

In Re BASF India Limited (CAAR Mumbai) It is the applicant’s contention that there is nothing in the law which prohibits them from seeking advance rulings in respect of as many products as they may choose. They also seek to derive strength from the provisions of the General Clauses Act for this proposition. In my […]

Tello drones with or without camera would merit classification under heading 9503

September 2, 2021 4686 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ingram Micro India Pvt Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) (i) Tello drones with or without camera would merit classification under heading 9503 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and would attract basic customs duty @ 60% adv., IGST @ 18%, Social Welfare Surcharge @ 6%; (ii) Both AGRAS T16 and Mavic […]

Customs Interest cannot be waived unless such provision provided in Customs Act

September 1, 2021 5286 Views 0 comment Print

Pomsy Food Products (P) Ltd Vs Union of India (Kerala High Court) High Court held that Interest under the Customs Act is statutory. There can be no waiver of such interest unless such waiver is provided for in the provisions of the Customs Act itself. FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF KERALA HIGH COURT The petitioner […]

Bluetooth module classifiable under CTH 8517 62 90

September 1, 2021 4446 Views 0 comment Print

Minda D-Ten Private Limited Vs Commissioner of Customs (Import) (CESTAT Delhi) The Bluetooth module receives radio frequency analog signals from other devices (like mobile phone), converts the radio frequency analog signals into digital signals and thereafter transmits the signals back to the Bluetooth module of mobile phone (in radio frequency signal form) or to the […]

Investigation concerning imports of Aluminium Alloy Road Wheels

September 1, 2021 1338 Views 0 comment Print

(Case No. : MTR – 1/2021) Initiation of mid-term review investigation concerning imports of Aluminium Alloy Road Wheels originating in or exported from China PR

RoDTEP Scheme – Should it work within the budgetary limit?

September 1, 2021 6981 Views 2 comments Print

D. Kalirajan The Central Government recently notified the much-awaited Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme (‘RoDTEP Scheme’) with retrospective effect i.e., for exports from 1 January 2021, with certain exclusions. The RoDTEP Scheme has been notified under Chapter 4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20 (‘FTP’) which deals with the Duty Exemption/Remission […]

Head mounted tablets classifiable under CTH 85176290

September 1, 2021 2754 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ingram Micro India Pvt Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) The Board Circular No. 20/2013-Cus. refers to ‘Tablet Computers’ that can be programmed in a variety of ways. HMT device doesn’t appear to be amenable to be programmed in various ways. It also held that the tablet computers are those devices which have essentially the same […]

DRI officers cannot issue show cause notices under Section 28(4) of Customs Act, 1962: SC

August 31, 2021 7599 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Customs Vs Agarwal Metals And Alloys (Supreme Court) The present appeal has been filed by Commissioner of Customs, Kandla (Appellant) against the Order in Customs Appeal No. 11756 of 2019 dated February 13, 2020 by the Hon’ble CESTAT, Ahmedabad  which held that demands confirmed by the Appellant, confiscation of goods and penalties imposed […]

CBIC extends ADD on Glass Fibre and Articles thereof till 31.10.2021

August 31, 2021 4368 Views 0 comment Print

seeks to amend Notification number 48/2016-Customs (ADD) dated 1st September, 2016 , to extend the levy on ‘Glass Fibre and Articles thereof’ from China PR upto 31st October, 2021. Notification No. 49/2021-Customs (ADD), Dated: 31.08.2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 49/2021-Customs (ADD) | Dated: 31st August, 2021 G.S.R. 607(E).—Whereas, the […]

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