Clever Ways to Bring Home New Gadgets from Abroad Without Paying Customs Duty
So, recently I asked my uncle who’s working in Oman—if he could bring me the brand new iPhone 17. You know, the excitement of owning the latest phone...
![Customs Duty on Imports Mistakenly Paid Twice on Same Bills of Entry: CESTAT Orders Refund of Second Payment [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/29/250x150_2081895-customs-duty-cestat-refund-cestat-orders-customs-duty-on-imports-mistakenly-taxscan.webp "Customs Duty on Imports Mistakenly Paid Twice on Same Bills of Entry: CESTAT Orders Refund of Second Payment [Read Order]")
![DGFT announces Exemption of Imports under DIA from Duties, CA Certificate Permitted in Lieu of Latest ITR [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/21/250x150_2078916-dgft-exemption-import-taxscan.webp "DGFT announces Exemption of Imports under DIA from Duties, CA Certificate Permitted in Lieu of Latest ITR [Read Notification]")
![Mere Assembly of Imported Components can make “e-Rickshaw”: CESTAT upholds Differential Customs Duty Demand, Penalty and Interest [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/19/250x150_2078370-mere-assembly-of-imported-components-imported-components-can-make-e-rickshaw-taxscan.webp "Mere Assembly of Imported Components can make “e-Rickshaw”: CESTAT upholds Differential Customs Duty Demand, Penalty and Interest [Read Order]")
![Govt Exempts Customs Duty and AIDC on Cotton Imports for a Limited Period [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/19/250x150_2078196-govt-exempts-customs-duty-customs-duty-taxscan.webp "Govt Exempts Customs Duty and AIDC on Cotton Imports for a Limited Period [Read Notification]")
WAPs with Only MIMO or Only LTE Eligible for BCD Exemption under Customs Notification Before 2021 Amendment: Delhi HC [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court held that Wireless Access Points (WAPs) with only MIMO or only LTE technology are eligible for exemption from Basic Customs Duty under the relevant Customs ...
![WAPs with Only MIMO or Only LTE Eligible for BCD Exemption under Customs Notification Before 2021 Amendment: Delhi HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/18/500x300_2077928-customs-authorities-customs-duty-cestat-customs-duty-exemption-taxscan.webp "WAPs with Only MIMO or Only LTE Eligible for BCD Exemption under Customs Notification Before 2021 Amendment: Delhi HC [Read Order]")
No Notice Issued Prior to Passing Customs Duty Drawback Recovery Order: Madras HC Orders to Consider afresh [Read Order]
The Madras High Court has quashed a Customs Duty Drawback recovery order issued holding that no prior notice was served on the petitioner before passing the order. The writ petition was filed...
![No Notice Issued Prior to Passing Customs Duty Drawback Recovery Order: Madras HC Orders to Consider afresh [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/14/500x300_2076622-customs-duty-drawback-taxscan.webp "No Notice Issued Prior to Passing Customs Duty Drawback Recovery Order: Madras HC Orders to Consider afresh [Read Order]")
Customs Duty on Iron Ore Fines to be Determined on WMT: Orissa HC Dismisses Customs Appeal [Read Order]
In a recent case, the Orissa High Court dismissed the Customs Appeal in the absence of substantial questions of law in the appeal filed under Section 130 of the Customs Act, 1962, holding that the ...
![Customs Duty on Iron Ore Fines to be Determined on WMT: Orissa HC Dismisses Customs Appeal [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/14/500x300_2076584-customs-duty-iron-orissa-hc-customs-appeal-taxscan.webp "Customs Duty on Iron Ore Fines to be Determined on WMT: Orissa HC Dismisses Customs Appeal [Read Order]")
Mandatory UK Registration Does Not Deny ‘New Car’ Status: CESTAT Grants 60% Concessional Duty on Imported Bentley [Read Order]
The Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that a car imported into India remains “new” for customs purposes even if it was registered abroad before ...
![Mandatory UK Registration Does Not Deny ‘New Car’ Status: CESTAT Grants 60% Concessional Duty on Imported Bentley [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/11/500x300_2075761-cestat-delhi-mandatory-uk-registration-taxscan.webp "Mandatory UK Registration Does Not Deny ‘New Car’ Status: CESTAT Grants 60% Concessional Duty on Imported Bentley [Read Order]")
Customs Duty Paid under Protest: Calcutta HC Upholds CESTAT order to Refund ₹7.98 Cr to Raymond Apparel [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court upheld the order passed by the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ), directing the refund of ₹7.98 crore to M/s Raymond Apparel...
![Customs Duty Paid under Protest: Calcutta HC Upholds CESTAT order to Refund ₹7.98 Cr to Raymond Apparel [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/07/500x300_2073861-customs-duty-customs-duty-paid-under-protest-calcutta-hc-taxscan.webp "Customs Duty Paid under Protest: Calcutta HC Upholds CESTAT order to Refund ₹7.98 Cr to Raymond Apparel [Read Order]")
Customs Duty Drawback Recovery u/r 16A initiated after more than 3 years: Madras HC orders to Reconsider [Read Order]
The Madras High Court has directed the customs authorities to reconsider a duty drawback recovery order, which was issued after more than 3 years holding that the adjudication was conducted in...
![Customs Duty Drawback Recovery u/r 16A initiated after more than 3 years: Madras HC orders to Reconsider [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/06/500x300_2073502-customs-duty-drawback-taxscan.webp "Customs Duty Drawback Recovery u/r 16A initiated after more than 3 years: Madras HC orders to Reconsider [Read Order]")
CESTAT Quashes Customs Duty Demand on Re-Imported Rejected Diesel Generator Sets Citing Lack of Suppression [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that customs duty demands on re-imported rejected DG sets are unsustainable when the extended period is...
![CESTAT Quashes Customs Duty Demand on Re-Imported Rejected Diesel Generator Sets Citing Lack of Suppression [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/24/500x300_2068605-cestat-customs-duty-demand-re-imported-rejected-diesel-generator-citing-lack-of-suppression-taxscan.webp "CESTAT Quashes Customs Duty Demand on Re-Imported Rejected Diesel Generator Sets Citing Lack of Suppression [Read Order]")