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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


CAAR Mumbai Clarifies Customs Classification for Bamboo Pulp-Based Paper Products

October 13, 2025 453 Views 0 comment Print

The Customs Authority for Advance Ruling (CAAR) determined the classification of imported bamboo paper products, using the critical 36 cm roll width rule to distinguish between stock (4803) and finished goods (4818).

Climatic Test Chambers Classifiable Under CTH 9027 as Physical Analysis Apparatus

October 13, 2025 786 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR in Mumbai has determined that Climatic Test Chambers are classifiable under Customs Tariff Heading 9027 89 90 as apparatus for physical analysis, a decision supported by a prior CESTAT ruling.

Madras HC Directs Customs to Clear Micro Enterprise Imports Without BIS Certificate

October 11, 2025 2484 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that the BIS registration exemption under the Plywood and Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024, applies to micro enterprises even for imports, directing clearance of goods without requiring BIS certification.

Customs Duty Rate Determined by Entry Inwards at Port, Not Territorial Waters Arrival

October 11, 2025 564 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that entry inward at respective port shall determine rate of duty applicable. Accordingly, enhanced duty rate of 7.5% applicable in the present case. Thus, appeal of assessee dismissed.

Provisional Release Conditions for Undervalued Viscose Knitted Fabric Modified

October 11, 2025 438 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court modified the conditions for provisional release of goods [Viscose Knitted Fabric] due to alleged undervaluation and misclassification and directed to pay entire declared duty; 50% of differential duty and execute bond of specified sum.

Transparent Flexible LED Films Not Signalling Devices: CAAR Mumbai

October 10, 2025 864 Views 0 comment Print

M/s SBH Impex sought a CAAR ruling on the customs classification of ‘LED Film’ (Flexible LED Display), arguing for CTH 8531. The final decision is pending.

Different Colours Not a Bar for Classification as Sleepwear: CAAR Delhi on Uniqlo Lounge Sets

October 10, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

Uniqlo India sought an advance ruling from CAAR Mumbai on classifying imported knit polyester Lounge Sets as Pyjamas (CTH 6107/6108).

PCB cards used as parts of OTN equipment are classifiable under CTI 8517 70 90

October 10, 2025 759 Views 0 comment Print

Fiberhome India Private Limited Vs Principal Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) CESTAT Delhi held that Populated/Loaded/Printed Circuit Boards [PCB] cards are used as parts of OTN equipment and hence are classifiable under CTI 8517 70 90 and not under CTI 8517 62 90. Facts- The appellant manufactures ‘Optical Transport Network’ equipment for supply to the […]

Determining assessable value of furniture on the basis of weight cannot be justified

October 9, 2025 411 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that determining value of furniture on the basis of weight is not justifiable since furniture is never ever sold by weight. Accordingly, revision in assessable value set aside and appeal is allowed.

License fee paid for the right to use software couldn’t be included in the customs valuation of imported CDs

October 9, 2025 564 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee-company provided software-led IT and infrastructure management services. To facilitate its business, it entered into an End-User License Agreement (EULA) with SAP India Pvt. Ltd. for a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use SAP’s proprietary software and documentation. SAP India is a wholly owned subsidiary of SAP AG, Germany.

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