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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


Section 65 Permissions Digitized: CBIC Launches Online Module

November 15, 2025 1491 Views 0 comment Print

The circular introduces an ICEGATE 2.0 module for processing MOOWR and MOOSWR applications. It streamlines the Section 65 permission process, offering manuals and support channels for smooth onboarding.

CBIC to form uniform policy permitting or prohibiting import of products declared as body massagers

November 15, 2025 1581 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that CBIC should conduct inter-ministerial consultation in re respect of the uniform policy permitting or prohibiting import of products declared as ‘body massagers’ or sex toys.

Twaron Para Aramid Pulp is classifiable under Customs Tariff Item 5601 30 00

November 15, 2025 369 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that ‘Twaron Para Aramid Pulp’ is classifiable under Customs Tariff Item 5601 30 00 and not under Customs Tariff Item 5601 22 00. Accordingly, differential duty along with interest confirmed.

LED Monitors Tiles classified under CTH 84285200 hence notification 24/2005 exemption allowed

November 15, 2025 1002 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that imported LED Monitors Tiles are classifiable under Customs Tariff Heading 84285200 and hence eligible for exemption in terms of Notification No. 24/2005-Cus dated 01/03/2005.  Accordingly, appeal allowed.

CBIC Revises Customs Tariff Values for Gold, Oils, Scrap wef 15th Nov 2025

November 14, 2025 1686 Views 0 comment Print

Revised tariff values have been notified for oils, metals, and precious metals, aligning customs valuation with current global market prices.

Export Duty Removed on Molasses; BCD Cut on Olive Oil

November 14, 2025 1077 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC removes export duty on cane molasses and reduces basic customs duty on crude olive pomace oil through amendments to earlier customs notifications.

CESTAT Sets Aside Customs Penalty Over Uncorroborated Evidence & Forced Statement

November 13, 2025 741 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad set aside a penalty imposed on a customs officer, holding that statements recorded under duress and without corroboration cannot be relied upon for conviction.

Major Gold Smuggling Syndicate Busted in Mumbai

November 13, 2025 774 Views 0 comment Print

 The DRI seized 11.88 kg of gold and arrested 11 people in a coordinated crackdown on a sophisticated gold-smuggling and melting operation.

Advisory for faster assessment and clearance of Imported goods in Faceless Assessment

November 12, 2025 1263 Views 0 comment Print

This notice highlights how incomplete documents lead to repeated queries and slower assessments. It mandates comprehensive uploading and linking of all required records to ensure faster clearance and reduced dwell time.

Anti-Dumping Duty Imposed on Vietnamese Steel Imports

November 12, 2025 2028 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian government imposes anti-dumping duty of USD 121.55/MT on hot-rolled flat steel from Vietnam to prevent injury to domestic industry. Goods from Hoa Phat Dung Quat Steel JSC are exempt.

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