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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


Burden of proof for non-smuggled nature of seized gold lies on assessee

May 25, 2021 6822 Views 0 comment Print

Since assessee could not discharge their responsibility of proving non-smuggled nature of the seized foreign marked gold as per section 123 of Customs Act thus, the confiscation of the gold bars, gold coins and small pieces of gold under section 111(d) and section 111(i) was correct.

Assessable Value to include Advertising & Marketing Costs, if relatable to Imported Goods

May 25, 2021 2715 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the case of Volvo Auto India vs. Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi). Learn about customs duty, valuation rules, and the impact of expenses on the assessable value.

Authorized courier cannot open & verify contents of imported consignments – Registration cannot be revoked

May 25, 2021 1869 Views 0 comment Print

Since authorized courier was prohibited from opening and verifying contents of imported consignments and it had not violated Regulation 12(1)(v) and therefore, revocation of the registration and forfeiture of security deposit under Regulation 13(1) and imposition of penalty under Regulation 14 could not be sustained.

Redemption fine & penalty imposed without final assessment is not permissible

May 24, 2021 4467 Views 0 comment Print

Redemption fine & penalty imposed by Revenue Department without final assessment is not permissible The Hon’ble CESTAT Chandigarh in matter of M/s J.S. Steel Traders v. the Commissioner of Customs, Ludhiana [Custom Appeal No. 60037 of 2021, Final Order No. 60840/2021 dated May 24, 2021] set aside the order passed by the Revenue Department, imposing […]

SCN based on proposed incorrect classification of revenue not Sustainable

May 24, 2021 4539 Views 0 comment Print

Laesen & Toubro Limited Vs C.C.-Mundra (CESTAT Ahmedabad) In view of the settled law, irrespective whether the classification claimed by the appellant is correct or not since the classification proposed by the Revenue is absolutely incorrect, the entire case of the Revenue will not sustain. Therefore, we are not addressing the issue that whether the […]

Validation of Bank accounts at PFMS level at Nhava Sheva Customs

May 24, 2021 4332 Views 0 comment Print

For the benefit of stakeholders, a one-time drive is being launched by Nhava Sheva Customs to address all the issues relating to non-validation on account of bank account at PFMS level and ensure that the Drawback/IGST refunds are successfully scrolled out to the stakeholders. A list of all cases requiring validation of bank account details at PFMS level is annexed herewith.

Anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a’ extended

May 24, 2021 1572 Views 1 comment Print

Anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane or R-134a’, originating in or exported from China PR shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 10th January, 2022, unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier. Notification No. 30/2021-Customs (ADD) Dated 24th May, 2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 24th May, 2021 […]

Procedure for Import of Covid-19 Vaccines

May 23, 2021 2064 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and in order to address the emergency situation by increasing the provision of secure and reliable vaccinations, the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 found some guidelines on the supply of Covid-19 Vaccine. The CDSCO will process those proposals for Restricted Use in Emergency Situations on the […]

IGCR Rules, 2017| Clarifications | Circular No. 10/2021-Cus Dated 17.05.2021

May 22, 2021 16650 Views 0 comment Print

Till the insertion of major amendments in the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty) Rules,2017 [IGCR Rules,2017 in short] by last budgetary changes, the subject rules were simple and plain reading used to make the sense. In Budget 2021 changes, the post import compliances in respect of the importation of many goods […]

Softex Form- Export of Software

May 22, 2021 24588 Views 3 comments Print

Applicability: Any person who is engaged in the business of export of Software outside India is liable to file Softex Form. Person: It includes corporate or non corporate , whether or not situate in SEZ, STPI etc. Softex Filing : Units working in Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) or units in SEZ, STPI and other scheme […]

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