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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 204 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 1569 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 681 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 6978 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 10785 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 330 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 474 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 582 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 2874 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 675 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CAAR Rejects Ruling on Roasted Areca Nut Classification Citing Madras HC Decision

Custom Duty : CAAR Delhi rejected the advance ruling application as the classification issue was already decided by the Madras High Court and th...

July 13, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

Samsung ‘Moving Style’ Classifiable as ‘Other Monitor’ Under CTH 8528: CAAR Delhi

Custom Duty : CAAR Delhi classified Moving Style under Tariff Item 8528 59 00 and Floor Stand under 8529 90 90, applying Chapter Notes 6(D), 6(E...

July 13, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

TrackMan 4 & TrackMan iO Classifiable as Other Golf Equipment Under CTH 9506: CAAR Delhi

Custom Duty : CAAR Delhi classified TrackMan 4 and TrackMan iO under CTI 9506 39 00 as golf equipment, rejecting Heading 9031 as measurement was...

July 13, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

Statutory Appeal Is Proper Remedy Against Customs Redemption Fine & Penalty: Madras HC

Custom Duty : Madras HC declined to entertain the writ, directed the petitioner to pursue the Section 129A appeal, and protected limitation if f...

July 12, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

Royalty Addition to Import Value Set Aside as Not a Condition of Sale: CESTAT Chennai

Custom Duty : CESTAT Chennai set aside the customs duty demand after holding royalty was not a condition of sale of imported goods and following...

July 12, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 195 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 354 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 114 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises List of Goods Eligible for BCD Exemption for Lithium-Ion Cell Manufacturing

Custom Duty : CBIC Notification 27/2026-Customs amends Notification 25/2002 to revise the list of goods eligible for BCD exemption for lithium i...

July 9, 2026 618 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Grants Nil BCD on Goods for Mobile Phone Inductor Coil Modules Until March 2029

Custom Duty : CBIC Notification 26/2026-Customs grants nil BCD on specified goods used in manufacturing inductor coil modules for mobile phones ...

July 9, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print


₹34 Cr Export Confiscation Set Aside: CESTAT Cites Mandatory Section 138B Compliance

January 15, 2026 642 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that statements recorded during investigation were inadmissible as mandatory procedures under Section 138B were not followed. Without valid evidence, confiscation and penalties were set aside.

Declaring viscose fabric while importing polyester is mis-declaration: CESTAT Delhi

January 15, 2026 531 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that declaring viscose fabric while importing polyester amounted to mis-declaration, justifying rejection of transaction value, confiscation, and penalty equal to duty evaded.

Madras HC Quashed CESTAT Order for Deciding Issues Not Raised in Appeal

January 14, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that the Tribunal exceeded its jurisdiction by setting aside redemption and re-export relief that was never challenged by the Department. Issues that had attained finality could not be reopened in an assessee’s appeal.

Madras HC Put on Hold Customs Seizure Over Wheat Flour vs Gluten Classification Issue

January 14, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court restrained seizure of perishable goods where prior rulings treated vital wheat gluten and wheat flour as identical. Authorities were directed to decide the issue after personal hearing.

Need to Import of Medical Devices into India: How to do?

January 14, 2026 1605 Views 0 comment Print

This explains the end-to-end regulatory framework governing medical device imports into India. It highlights why compliance with CDSCO, DGFT, BIS, Customs, and GST laws is essential for smooth clearance.

Bhogapuram Notified as Customs Handling Point in Andhra Pradesh

January 14, 2026 648 Views 0 comment Print

The government has officially notified Bhogapuram for unloading imports and loading exports, expanding authorised customs locations under the Customs Act.

Step-by-Step Process to Import Restricted Goods in India

January 14, 2026 1716 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how restricted imports are regulated in India and the approvals required. The key takeaway is that advance licensing and regulator clearances are critical for smooth imports.

Proclaimed Offender Arrested After 22 Years in Customs Fraud Case

January 14, 2026 768 Views 0 comment Print

A long-absconding accused in a ₹58 lakh customs duty drawback fraud was finally arrested. The case highlights sustained investigation and identity-tracing efforts by the agency.

Customs Tariff Values Notified for Oils, Gold, Silver & Areca Nuts wef 14.01.2026

January 13, 2026 1062 Views 0 comment Print

The government issued a notification updating tariff value tables for key commodities, largely retaining existing values with effect from 14 January 2026.

Girls’ Slips Classifiable as Knitted Undergarments Due to Lack of Bust Support: CAAR Delhi

January 13, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority examined whether imported girls’ slips resembled brassieres and held that absence of support features placed them under knitted underclothing. The ruling confirms classification under Heading 6108 for slips made of synthetic fibres.

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