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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

Published analytical guide - official law remains controlling.

Chapter Context

This chapter is the operational heart of customs duty: charge, valuation, rate date, exemptions, refunds, demand, interest and related protections.

Section 12

Dutiable goods

Section 12 covers Dutiable goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.

Section 13

Duty on pilfered goods

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

Valuation of goods

Section 14 covers Valuation of goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.

Section 15

Rate date for imported goods

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

Rate date for export goods

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

Assessment of duty

Section 17 covers Assessment of duty. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.

Section 18

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.

Section 20

Re-importation of goods

Section 20 covers Re-importation of goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.

Section 21

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.

Section 22

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.

Section 24

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

Exemption from duty

Section 25 covers Exemption from duty. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.

Section 25A

Inward processing of goods

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

Outward processing of goods

Section 25B covers Outward processing of goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.

Section 26

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.

Section 26A

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

Claim for refund of duty

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

Interest on delayed refunds

Section 27A covers Interest on delayed refunds. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.

Section 28A

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.

Section 28AA

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.

Section 28B

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.

Section 28BA

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.

Section 28BB

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.