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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 207 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 1572 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 477 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 420 Views 0 comment Print


Customs Appeal Rejected: Orissa HC Confirms WMT Method for Iron Ore Duty

November 9, 2025 456 Views 0 comment Print

Reaffirming its earlier decision, the Orissa High Court ruled that iron ore Fe content should be assessed on WMT basis and found no substantial question of law in the Customs Department’s appeal.

Delhi HC Orders Release of Seized Gold for Foreign Nationals on Payment of Redemption Fine

November 9, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court directed Customs to enforce the 31 January 2025 Order-in-Original and release jewellery seized from two Uzbekistan nationals after payment of redemption fine and compliance with conditions.

Delhi HC Condones Delay in Filing Customs Appeal Due to Change of Counsel

November 9, 2025 720 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court condoned a 273-day delay in filing an appeal before CESTAT, holding that there was no evidence of deliberate inaction or mala fides by the importer.

IGST Demand from Pre-Import Breach Not Liable for Penalty: CESTAT Mumbai

November 9, 2025 549 Views 0 comment Print

The CESTAT Mumbai ruled that confiscation, fine, and penalty cannot be imposed on IGST demand arising from breach of pre-import conditions under the Advance Authorization Scheme.

Delhi HC Allows Hearing on Seized Gold Chains, Directs Customs to Consider Duty Payment

November 9, 2025 426 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court allows petitioners to regularize seven seized gold chains weighing 455 grams, directing Customs to hold a hearing and consider payment of duty under Section 110.

Delhi HC Quashes Gold Detention for Lack of Show Cause Notice and Hearing

November 9, 2025 459 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court set aside the detention of a passenger’s gold, holding it invalid as no Show Cause Notice or personal hearing was provided under Section 124 of the Customs Act.

Customs Must Refund Bank Guarantee Wrongly Encashed During Appeal: CESTAT Mumbai

November 8, 2025 711 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that refund limitation under Section 27 does not apply to bank guarantees encashed during pending appeals and ordered customs to refund the encashed amount.

CESTAT Mumbai Quashes ₹2.44 Crore Customs Demand for Lack of Proof Against Thai-Origin Goods

November 8, 2025 870 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether customs could deny AIFTA duty exemption for ten consignments based only on irregularities found in a separate, single import. The CESTAT set aside the duty demand, holding that the exemption cannot be denied without a finding on the authenticity or validity of the individual Certificate of Origin (COO).

Differential Duty for Provisional Release is Not a Pre-Deposit: CESTAT Delhi

November 8, 2025 414 Views 0 comment Print

The CESTAT Delhi ruled that the differential duty paid by Vortex Rubber for provisional release of seized goods is considered customs duty, not a pre-deposit under Section 35FF. This classification affects the applicable interest provisions for delayed refunds.

CA Certificate was a valid proof to claim 4% SAD refund

November 7, 2025 618 Views 0 comment Print

A valid Chartered Accountant certificate was sufficient to discharge the burden of proving that the incidence of 4% SAD was not passed on to customers and discharge the statutory presumption of unjust enrichment.

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