CBIC amends Concessional Excise Duty Rate in order to align with HS 2022 [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has amended the Concessional Excise Duty rate in order to align with the HS 2022. The new (seventh) edition of the Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature i.e.,
Manufacture of Alcoholic Liquors is State Subject: No Central Excise Duty on Manufacture of Carbon Dioxide Gas during Manufacture of Beer [Read Order]
The CESTAT, Delhi bench has held that central excise duty cannot be levied on the manufacture of carbon dioxide gas during the manufacture of beer as the alcoholic liquors for human consumption is a State-subject.
Nill Rate of AED applicable on Yarn for the Date of Clearance: CESTAT sets aside Excise Duty Demand on Manufactured Yarn
The Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the Nill Rate of Additional Excise Duty (AED) applicable on Yarn for the Date of Clearance due to the
Central Excise (Non Tariff ) Notifications 12/2017, 13/2017 and 14/2017 shall be applicable from 22nd June 2017
The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) recently notified the date on which the Central Excise (Non-Tariff ) Notifications 12/2017, 13/2017 and 14/2017 shall come into force. These notifications were published in the official
Empty Packaging Drums of Cenvat Input are ‘Non-Excisable Goods’: CESTAT quashes Excise Duty Demand [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), has quashed a demand for excise duty holding that the empty packaging drums of cenvatable input are “non-excisable goods” for the purpose
If One Unit of a Manufacturing Firm Claims Excessive CENVAT Credit, Credit Claims of Other Unit Cannot Be Denied: CESTAT [Read Order]
Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal( CESTAT ) has held that one unit of a manufacturing firm cannot be denied CENVAT credit due to another unit’s excessive CENVAT credit  claims. The two member bench
Excise Refund cannot be claimed by an Assessee if the incidence of duty passed to another person: Supreme Court [Read Judgment]
The division bench of the Supreme Court in a recent decision observed that a manufacturer/dealer, in order to claim refund under section 11B of the Excise Act, 1942 has to prove that the incidence of
Free – Distribution of Toothbrushes in Combo Pack not attract Excise Duty: CESTAT [Read Order]
No excise duty can be levied on the free-distribution of toothbrushes in the combo pack under the Central Excise Act, 1944, said the Customs, Excise, Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT). The appellants are engaged in
Valuation of Excise Duty on Clearance of Physical Samples of Medicine Must be done in Accordance with Rule 4 of Central Excise (Valuation) Rules: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Bangalore bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that the valuation of excise duty on the clearance of physical samples of medicines should be done under Rule 4 of
CESTAT sets aside Central Excise Duty as Thinner is different from Nail Polish remover [Read Order]
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has set aside central excise duty as Thinner is different from nail polish remover. The appellant manufactures excisable goods, namely, lip-care, eye care,
CBEC notifies simplified Central Excise norms for Jewellers
In a relief to jewellers, in this year’s Budget, central excise duty of 1% without input and capital goods tax credit or 12.5% with credit was imposed on articles of jewellery falling under heading 7113
‘Job Workers’ are Manufacturer who does not have an Obligation to Discharge Excise Duty Liability under Central Excise Act: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Mumbai bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that ‘job-worker’ was nothing but a manufacturer who did not have an obligation to discharge excise duty liability under Central Excise Act, 1944. 
Confirmation of Excise Duty demand: CESTAT dismisses appeal for non-prosecution [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad bench of Central, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) dismissed the appeal by Hello Mineral Water Pvt Ltd (the Appellant) due to non-appearance and confirmed the order by the Commissioner of Central
CBIC extends Due Dates for filing ER-1 and 2
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ( CBIC ) has notified that the due date for filing of Central Excise Returns in forms ER 1 and ER 2 in respect of April 2019
Clearance of Grey Fabrics by Complying Conditions of Rule 20 of Central Excise Rules: CESTAT quashes Excise Duty Demand [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) quashed the demand for Central Excise Duty imposed on clandestinely cleared dyed grey fabrics illicitly removed on the ground of complying with