Section 12 covers Dutiable goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Customs Chapter V
Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta · Last reviewed 30 August 2026
V - Levy, exemption, refund and demand | 27 section records | 27 current | 0 omitted or historical
Chapter Context
This chapter is the operational heart of customs duty: charge, valuation, rate date, exemptions, refunds, demand, interest and related protections.
Section 13 covers Duty on pilfered goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 14 covers Valuation of goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 15 covers Rate date for imported goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 16 covers Rate date for export goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 17 covers Assessment of duty. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Provisional assessment of duty
Section 18 covers Provisional assessment of duty. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Goods containing articles liable to different rates
Section 19 covers Goods containing articles liable to different rates. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 20 covers Re-importation of goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Derelict, wreck and similar goods
Section 21 covers Derelict, wreck and similar goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Abatement for damaged or deteriorated goods
Section 22 covers Abatement for damaged or deteriorated goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Remission for lost, destroyed or abandoned goods
Section 23 covers Remission for lost, destroyed or abandoned goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Rules for denaturing or mutilation
Section 24 covers Rules for denaturing or mutilation. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 25 covers Exemption from duty. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 25A covers Inward processing of goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 25B covers Outward processing of goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Refund of export duty in certain cases
Section 26 covers Refund of export duty in certain cases. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Refund of import duty in certain cases
Section 26A covers Refund of import duty in certain cases. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 27 covers Claim for refund of duty. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 27A covers Interest on delayed refunds. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Recovery of duties not levied/paid, short-levied/paid or erroneously refunded
Section 28 covers Recovery of duties not levied/paid, short-levied/paid or erroneously refunded. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Non-recovery based on general practice
Section 28A covers Non-recovery based on general practice. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Interest on delayed payment of duty
Section 28AA covers Interest on delayed payment of duty. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Recovery linked to fraudulently obtained instruments
Section 28AAA covers Recovery linked to fraudulently obtained instruments. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Duty amounts collected from buyer
Section 28B covers Duty amounts collected from buyer. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Provisional attachment to protect revenue
Section 28BA covers Provisional attachment to protect revenue. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Time limit for completion of certain actions
Section 28BB covers Time limit for completion of certain actions. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Official sources and scope
This page is an analytical or operational guide. The controlling wording, tariff item, notification conditions, portal version and judicial status must be checked in the official source applicable to the transaction date.
Source review date: 2026-07-28. Historical matters require the law and instrument version applicable to the relevant date.