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Depreciation admissible in respect of Capital Goods to EOU/EHTP/STP

Amendment in notification No.36/2001-Customs (NT), dated: 3.08.2001

Post-audit of fixation of brand rates

Anti-dumping duty on import of Green Veneer Tape

Rescinds notification No. 122/2000- Customs, dated: 27.09.2000

Anti-dumping duty on import of Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber

Amendment in Notification No. 62/94-Customs (N.T.), dated: 21.11.1994

Amends Customs and Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules,1995

DFCEC Scheme for Service Providers- importability of capital goods/equipments under DFCEC Scheme for Service Providers

Admissibility of DEPB benefits in respect of supplies made by DTA Units to SEZ Units

Amendments in Notification No. 136/90-Customs, Dated 20.03.1990

Amend Baggage Rules,1998

Notification No. 32/2004-Customs Duty, Dated: 30.01.2004

Circular No.10/2004-Customs duty, dated; 30.01.2004
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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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