Misdeclaration of Broken Cashew Nut Pieces and Residues under Customs Act: Andhra Pradesh HC directs DRI to Expedite Decision considering perishable nature [Read Order]
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to expedite its decision on a show-cause notice issued to...
![Travel Abroad for Attending International Furniture Fair Cannot be Restrained merely due to Pending Customs Prosecution: Bombay HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/09/250x150_2095156-bombay-high-court-travel-abroad-taxscan.webp "Travel Abroad for Attending International Furniture Fair Cannot be Restrained merely due to Pending Customs Prosecution: Bombay HC [Read Order]")
![Re-Export of Misclassified Textile Fabric: Madras HC Allows Importer to Ship Back Goods to China on Conditions [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/08/250x150_2094817-madras-nc-taxscan-.webp "Re-Export of Misclassified Textile Fabric: Madras HC Allows Importer to Ship Back Goods to China on Conditions [Read Order]")
![Madras HC Orders Release of DRI-Seized Knitted Fabrics: Importer to Pay Declared Duty, 50% Differential Duty & Execute Bonds [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/01/250x150_2092991-site-image.webp "Madras HC Orders Release of DRI-Seized Knitted Fabrics: Importer to Pay Declared Duty, 50% Differential Duty & Execute Bonds [Read Order]")
![Undervaluation & Misclassification of PVC Coated Fabrics: Madras HC Orders DRI to Release after Importer Pays Duty & Executes ₹12.4 Cr Bonds [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/30/250x150_2092852-classification-of-fabrics-fabrics-fabrics-partially-coated.webp "Undervaluation & Misclassification of PVC Coated Fabrics: Madras HC Orders DRI to Release after Importer Pays Duty & Executes ₹12.4 Cr Bonds [Read Order]")
Relief for HCL Technologies: CESTAT Rules License Fee for Right to Use Software Not Includible in Customs Valuation of Imported CDs [Read Order]
The New Delhi Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that the license fee paid for the right to use software cannot be included in the customs...
![Relief for HCL Technologies: CESTAT Rules License Fee for Right to Use Software Not Includible in Customs Valuation of Imported CDs [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/30/500x300_2092747-relief-for-hcl-technologies-hcl-technologies-cestat-taxscan.webp "Relief for HCL Technologies: CESTAT Rules License Fee for Right to Use Software Not Includible in Customs Valuation of Imported CDs [Read Order]")
![Bombay HC raps Customs for Resisting Re-Test, orders Fresh Sampling of Seized Cashew Imports [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/29/500x300_2092310-cashew-import.webp "Bombay HC raps Customs for Resisting Re-Test, orders Fresh Sampling of Seized Cashew Imports [Read Order]")
DRI exposes ADD Avoidance Scam on import of Chinese-Origin Hydraulic Rock Breakers routed through Malaysia
In a major enforcement action, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has exposed a large-scale anti-dumping duty (ADD) avoidance scam involving Chinese‐manufactured hydraulic rock breakers and...
Imports of Luxury Cars under Diplomatic Privilege to Escape Duty: Madras HC Grants Conditional Interim Custody of Vehicles [Read Order]
The Madras High Court has passed an order granting conditional interim custody of a luxury car that had been seized by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) with regards to a large-scale...
![Imports of Luxury Cars under Diplomatic Privilege to Escape Duty: Madras HC Grants Conditional Interim Custody of Vehicles [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/23/500x300_2090012-imports-of-luxury-cars-luxury-cars-diplomatic-privilege-taxscan.webp "Imports of Luxury Cars under Diplomatic Privilege to Escape Duty: Madras HC Grants Conditional Interim Custody of Vehicles [Read Order]")
Exporter’s Declaration in Shipping Bills Not False Merely Due to DRI’s Alternate Classification View: CESTAT sets aside Penalty u/s 114AA [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ), New Delhi held that an exporter’s declaration in Shipping Bills cannot be treated as false or incorrect merely because the...
![Exporter’s Declaration in Shipping Bills Not False Merely Due to DRI’s Alternate Classification View: CESTAT sets aside Penalty u/s 114AA [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/13/500x300_2086071-exporter-shipping-bills-cestat-penalty-taxscan.webp "Exporter’s Declaration in Shipping Bills Not False Merely Due to DRI’s Alternate Classification View: CESTAT sets aside Penalty u/s 114AA [Read Order]")
Preloaded Software Must Be Included in Customs Valuation of Imported Navigation Devices: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that the value of preloaded software must be included in the customs valuation of imported navigation...
![Preloaded Software Must Be Included in Customs Valuation of Imported Navigation Devices: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/08/500x300_2084636-preloaded-software-customs-valuation-imported-navigation-devices-taxscan.webp "Preloaded Software Must Be Included in Customs Valuation of Imported Navigation Devices: CESTAT [Read Order]")
