The matter has been examined. In this connection, comments on classification and assessment practice followed were called for. The Custom Houses were also requested to forward copies of brochure/technical literature of the equipment in question. From the reports received, it appears that the Custom Houses are following the decision of the Conference of Commissioners of Customs on Tariff and Allied Matters
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 49/97-Customs, dated 23-5-97 [GSR 272(E), dated 23-5-97], except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts.
In continuation of the provisions of Public Notice No 54 dated 07.02.2001 relating to the relaxation given to the units located in the areas affected by the earthquake in the State of Gujarat, an additional proviso is made for EOU/ EPZ/ SEZ units as under.
In pursuance of clause (g) of rule 2 of the Central Excise (No. 2) Rules, 2001, the Board hereby notifies the following form as the proper form for the purpose of sub-rule (2) of rule 17
I am directed to invite your attention to the subject mentioned above. It has been brought to the notice of the Board that chemical compounds like monopotassium phosphate, calcium nitrate and potassium magnesium phosphate are being classified as fertilisers under Chapter 31 of the Customs Tariff and levied to duty at a concessional rate as applicable to a fertilisers.
Board also desires that meetings between Quarantine/Veterinary Officers and your officers be organised where officers from Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Commerce Ministry could also be invited for effective implementation of the aforesaid notification. Difficulties, if any, in implementation of this Circular may be brought to the notice of the Board. Kindly acknowledge receipt of the Circular.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the following Notifications published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary) for your information and necessary action
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby fixes the tariff values specified in column (4) of the Table below, in respect of the imported goods of the description specified in the corresponding entry in column (3) of the said Table and falling under Chapter or heading or sub-heading No. of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), as is specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table, having regard to the trend of the value of such or like goods.
It has been decided that the stocks, which are not under compulsory rolling settlement as on July 02, 2001, would be brought under compulsory rolling settlement with effect from January 02, 2002.
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975), read with rule 13 of the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dumped Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules, 1995, the Central Government hereby rescinds the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.14/2001-Customs, dated the 6th February, 2001.
