![Malaysian Nationals 4Lakh Indian Currency Seized: Madras HC Declines Immediate Return, Orders Customs to Follow Due Process in 8 Weeks [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/22/500x300_2067700-madras-high-court-indian-currency-seized-malaysian-national-taxscan.webp "Malaysian Nationals 4Lakh Indian Currency Seized: Madras HC Declines Immediate Return, Orders Customs to Follow Due Process in 8 Weeks [Read Order]")
Malaysian National's 4Lakh Indian Currency Seized: Madras HC Declines Immediate Return, Orders Customs to Follow Due Process in 8 Weeks [Read Order]
In a recent order, the Madras High Court refused immediate release of the Indian currency of a Malaysian National seized amounting to Rs. 4 lakhs,...
![Calcutta HC Slams Customs Authorities for Judicial Overreach, Relief to Importer in 27-Year-Old ‘Prawn Feed’ Classification Dispute [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/21/250x150_2067055-calcutta-hc-slams-prawn-feed-customs-authorities-taxscan.webp "Calcutta HC Slams Customs Authorities for Judicial Overreach, Relief to Importer in 27-Year-Old ‘Prawn Feed’ Classification Dispute [Read Order]")
![DGTR Revises CVD Rates on Continuous Cast Copper Wire Rod Imports from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/04/250x150_2059211-dgtr-revises-cvd-rates-on-continuous-cast-copper-wire-rod-copper-wire-rod-taxscan.webp "DGTR Revises CVD Rates on Continuous Cast Copper Wire Rod Imports from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam [Read Notification]")
CESTAT Upholds Rs. 50K Penalty on Customs Broker for Failing to Verify Misdeclared Import Weight [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) in its recent ruling upheld a penalty of Rs. 50,000 imposed on Customs Broker (CB) under Regulation 18 of the...
![CESTAT Upholds Rs. 50K Penalty on Customs Broker for Failing to Verify Misdeclared Import Weight [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/24/500x300_2053597-cestat-penalty-penalty-on-customs-broker-customs-broker-customs-taxscan.webp "CESTAT Upholds Rs. 50K Penalty on Customs Broker for Failing to Verify Misdeclared Import Weight [Read Order]")
Massive Crackdown: Over 1,000 Copper Importers Receive Notices Over Alleged Customs Duty Evasion Under ASEAN Trade Pact
In a major crackdown, customs authorities across India have issued show-cause notices (SCNs) to more than 1,000 copper importers for allegedly evading customs duties. Some reports suggest that the...
Win for Adyar Ananda Bhavan: CESTAT Rules "Heat Wave Frying System" Classifies as Other Machinery, Not Kitchen Machines [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled in favor of Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets & Snacks, holding that the imported “Namkeen System HWF 2412”...
![Win for Adyar Ananda Bhavan: CESTAT Rules Heat Wave Frying System Classifies as Other Machinery, Not Kitchen Machines [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Win-for-Adyar-Ananda-Bhavan-Adyar-Ananda-Bhavan-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Win for Adyar Ananda Bhavan: CESTAT Rules Heat Wave Frying System Classifies as Other Machinery, Not Kitchen Machines [Read Order]")
Wrongfully Seizure of NRI’s Personal Belongings by Customs Dept: Delhi HC allows to Avail Baggage Rule Benefits [Read Order]
The Delhi High Court has held that the non-resident Indian (NRI) is fully entitled to the benefit provided to an eligible passenger under the Baggage Rules, 2016. Since the customs department had...
![Wrongfully Seizure of NRI’s Personal Belongings by Customs Dept: Delhi HC allows to Avail Baggage Rule Benefits [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Wrongfully-Seizure-of-NRIs-Customs-Dept-Baggage-Rule-Benefits-taxscan.jpg "Wrongfully Seizure of NRI’s Personal Belongings by Customs Dept: Delhi HC allows to Avail Baggage Rule Benefits [Read Order]")
No DPIIT QCO Exemptions for Imports by MSEs: Mundra Customs Issues Directives to Docks Section and Import Assessment Officers
The Office of the Principal Commissioner of Customs, Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat, has issued a directive instructing Docks Section and Import Assessment officers to strictly enforce Quality Control Orders...
No Penalty under Customs Act When Goods Transshipped from Aircrafts and Vessels traversed after fastening Duty: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Mumbai bench of the Customs, Excise And Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that penalty is not payable under Customs Act, 1962 when goods transshipped from aircrafts and vessels...
![No Penalty under Customs Act When Goods Transshipped from Aircrafts and Vessels traversed after fastening Duty: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/No-Penalty-under-Customs-Act-vessels-traversed-CESTAT-Mumbai-aircrafts-and-vessels-traversed-CESTAT-section-111-Customs-Customs-Excise-And-Service-Tax-Appellate-Tribunal-Taxscan-.jpg "No Penalty under Customs Act When Goods Transshipped from Aircrafts and Vessels traversed after fastening Duty: CESTAT [Read Order]")
