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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 198 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 10779 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 135 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 108 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 189 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 351 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 615 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 402 Views 0 comment Print


Cap on Value of Gold Jewellery at Airports: Delhi HC directs CBIC to Finalise Rules

November 27, 2025 558 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court directed CBIC to submit draft amendments as the definition of jewellery and monetary limits are under review, with interim directions possible.

Deposit Under Protest Adjustable as Pre-Deposit for Custom Appeals: Delhi HC

November 27, 2025 984 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that amounts deposited under protest and retained during investigation must be considered for statutory pre-deposit. It set aside the dismissal of appeals and directed CESTAT to hear them on merits.

Bank Guarantee Encashed for Non-Fulfilment of EPCG Conditions; Court Orders Adjudication

November 27, 2025 672 Views 0 comment Print

The case concerns enforcement of a bank guarantee after failure to meet EPCG export obligations. The Court declined to examine merits but directed completion of adjudication on the show-cause notice, clarifying that further action depends on the outcome.

CESTAT Dismisses Appeals on Refund of CVD for CNG/LPG Vehicle Conversion Kits

November 27, 2025 270 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal confirmed recovery of erroneously refunded CVD amounts with interest, following the Supreme Court ruling. The appellant’s reliance on prior Tribunal orders was invalidated.

Duty Demand Set Aside as Authorities Misapplied Notification on Fertiliser Inputs

November 27, 2025 291 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the lower authorities misread the amended notification on Chapter 31 goods and failed to show that the imports were clearly excluded. The matter was remanded for fresh examination of the exemption’s scope.

Customs Must Consider Objections on BIS Certification Defects: Chhattisgarh HC

November 27, 2025 294 Views 0 comment Print

Chhattisgarh HC directs Adjudicating Authority to hear objections on imported goods detained due to alleged BIS certification and labeling defects.

SLP Dismissed for Availability of Effective Alternate Remedy: SC Allows 30 Days to File Appeal

November 27, 2025 369 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court refused to interfere after noting that the petitioner had an effective statutory appeal against the confiscation order. The Court upheld the High Court’s view and allowed the petitioner 30 days to file an appeal.

Delhi HC Orders Release of Seized Gold Bangles & iPhones Recognized as Wedding Gifts

November 27, 2025 741 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court ordered release of gold bangles and iPhones seized at the airport, recognizing them as bonafide wedding gifts. The petitioner must pay a redemption fine, with warehousing charges waived.

HC Allows Provisional Release of 233 MFDs with Higher Duty & 10% Bank Guarantee

November 27, 2025 306 Views 0 comment Print

High Court allowed provisional release of 233 multifunctional devices subject to enhanced duty payment, 10% bank guarantee, and maintenance of detailed sales records.

Misdeclared Poppy Seeds & Areca Nuts: Delhi HC Declines to Quash ₹12 Cr Penalty

November 27, 2025 498 Views 0 comment Print

HC refused to entertain challenge to customs penalty after finding concealment of facts and noting availability of alternate remedies. It upheld investigation’s findings on misdeclaration and imposed exemplary costs.

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