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Customs Duty exemption on goods required for Intensified Malaria Control Project

Imposition of Anti Dumping Duty on importation of Digital Versatile Discs-Recordable

Imposition of Anti Dumping Duty on importation of Diclofenac Sodium

Rate of exchange of conversion of each of foreign currency wef 21.11.2014

By Clarification CBEC cannot incorporate a restriction, which does not find place in Drawback Rules

All Industry Rates of Duty Drawback effective 22.11.2014 – Reg

Valuation/Assessment Practice in respect of export of Iron Ore

Inclusion of Royalty & Licence Fees in assessable value in respect of imported goods

SAD refund cannot be denied merely because invoice do not mention that ‘No Cenvat credit of SAD is admissible’

CBEC notifies All Industry Rates (AIR) of Duty Drawback w.e.f. 22.11.2014

Amendment to Rule 7 of Customs, Central Excise Duties & Service Tax Drawback Rules 1995

Doctrine of unjust enrichment applies to pre-deposit amount & can be substantiated by CA certificate

Penalty not warranted when importer was not having any knowledge of mis-declaration of goods

Refund of excess duty paid cannot be denied merely on the ground of non-production of original invoices
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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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