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Custom DutyCBEC Seeks to amend Notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017
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CBEC Seeks to amend Notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017

Editor49 years ago
Custom DutyeNodeB used in cellular networks classifiable under CTH 8517 6290
Custom Duty

eNodeB used in cellular networks classifiable under CTH 8517 6290

Editor49 years ago
Custom DutyRevised rates of Rebate of State Levies on Export of Garments and textile made-up articles w.e.f. 01.07.2017 –regarding
Custom Duty

Revised rates of Rebate of State Levies on Export of Garments and textile made-up articles w.e.f. 01.07.2017 –regarding

Editor49 years ago
Custom DutyGSTIN requirement for import and export-reg
Custom Duty

GSTIN requirement for import and export-reg

TG Team9 years ago
Custom DutyRate of exchange of conversion of foreign currency WEF 07.07.2017
Custom Duty

Rate of exchange of conversion of foreign currency WEF 07.07.2017

Editor9 years ago
Custom DutyDuty on Import of gifts / other goods for personal use through Courier
Custom Duty

Duty on Import of gifts / other goods for personal use through Courier

TG Team9 years ago
Custom DutyIGST exemption to SEZs on import of Goods by a unit/developer in an SEZ
Custom Duty

IGST exemption to SEZs on import of Goods by a unit/developer in an SEZ

Editor9 years ago
Custom DutyAmendment in Notification No. 12/2012-Cus dated 17.03.2012
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Amendment in Notification No. 12/2012-Cus dated 17.03.2012

Editor9 years ago
Custom DutyATTENTION! Tobacco Product Manufacturers, Distributors & Retailers!
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ATTENTION! Tobacco Product Manufacturers, Distributors & Retailers!

TG Team9 years ago
Custom DutyAmendment by Taxation Laws (Amendment Act)
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Amendment by Taxation Laws (Amendment Act)

Editor49 years ago
Custom DutyClarification on legislative changes related to Customs Act, 1962
Custom Duty

Clarification on legislative changes related to Customs Act, 1962

Editor49 years ago
Custom DutySeeks to rescind notification no. 318/1976-Customs, dated 2nd August, 1976
Custom Duty

Seeks to rescind notification no. 318/1976-Customs, dated 2nd August, 1976

Editor9 years ago
Custom DutyTariff Value Notification No. 69/2017-Customs (N.T.) dated 01.07.2017
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Tariff Value Notification No. 69/2017-Customs (N.T.) dated 01.07.2017

Editor9 years ago
Custom DutyExport procedure and sealing of containerized cargo-regarding.
Custom Duty

Export procedure and sealing of containerized cargo-regarding.

Editor49 years ago

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Custom duty is an indirect tax which is applicable on goods which are imported into India and a few goods which are exported out of India. Globally, countries levy custom duties over import and export of goods for raising revenue and also for shielding their domestic companies from competitors from several other countries. Custom duty in India is imposed on almost universally all the goods which are imported into India. Export duties are imposed on few goods as provided under Second Schedule. These duties are not imposed on few items such as lifesaving drugs or equipment, food grains, fertilizers etc. Import duties are divided into basic duty, true countervailing duty, additional customs duty, protective duty, anti-dumping duty and education cess.

Customs duty in India is imposed according to the value of the goods or their weight, dimension and other various criteria as per the goods. Where the duties are based on goods value, then the custom duties are known as ad valorem duties, and where the duty is based on quantity or weight, the duties are known as specific duties.

Customs Act, 1962 empowers the government of India for levying customs duty, prohibiting import and export of goods, framing policies for exporting and importing and penalties, offences etc. All the matters which are related to custom duty comes under the CBEC (Central Board of Excise & Customs). The Central Board of Excise & Customs also formulates policies with respect to custom duty rate, smuggling prevention and administrative decisions that are related to customs formations.

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