Customs Litigation Lawyer Madhya Pradesh & India

Expert Customs Litigation Lawyer — CESTAT & Customs Department

Customs disputes — whether a customs duty demand, import/export seizure, or a DRI (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence) notice — require specialized legal expertise in both customs law and practical trade finance. Accorg Consulting's customs litigation lawyers represent importers, exporters, customs agents, and manufacturers in customs disputes across all forums — from the original order to CESTAT and the Supreme Court.

Customs Legal Services

Customs Notices & Adjudication

• Show cause notice (SCN) reply — customs duty demands
• Adjudication hearing representation
• Customs Duty classification disputes (ITC-HS Code)
• Valuation disputes (transaction value vs. customs valuation rules)
• Country of origin / FTA benefit disputes

CESTAT (Customs Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal)

• Appeal against customs/Commissioner (Appeals) orders
• Stay applications before CESTAT
• Technical briefs for complex duty classification matters

DRI & Anti-Smuggling Matters

• DRI summons response and representation
• Goods under seizure — Section 110 Customs Act
• Bond and surety execution
• COFEPOSA (conservation of foreign exchange) matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CESTAT and when should I approach it?

CESTAT (Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal) is the second appellate forum for customs disputes — after the Commissioner (Appeals). You should approach CESTAT when the Commissioner (Appeals) order is against you, or if the original order involves a duty demand above ₹10 lakh. Our customs lawyers regularly appear before CESTAT benches in Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai.

Can seized goods be released before CESTAT decision?

Yes — provisional release of seized goods is possible under Section 110A of the Customs Act by executing a bond and surety/bank guarantee for the duty amount involved. Our customs lawyers have successfully obtained provisional release in multiple cases, allowing businesses to minimize supply chain disruption during the legal process.