It is hereby clarified that the Policy Circular No.32 dated 21.11.2005 is applicable only to the particular branch of the Pre-shipment Inspection Agency mentioned therein. The temporary suspension will not be applicable to other branches / head office of the Agency.
Attention is invited to DGFT Policy Circular No.12 (RE 2005/2004-2009) dated 27.6.2005. Paragraph 3 of this Circular is related to re-export of the material imported from an unregistered source in the event of failure to export the resultant product. As per the said circular, the exporter is required to re-export the imported material to the satisfaction of Customs Authorities. Representations have now been received on the difficulties in operation of this provision and accordingly the trade bodies.
For uncleared/ unclaimed goods which are lying for a period less than one year, the custodian would get the reserve price fixed by a panel of Government approved valuers appointed by the Custodian. Customs shall not associate itself with the valuation of the such goods lying uncleared with the custodian.
It has been reported that customs authorities are not permitting the scrips under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana to be utilized for purpose of imports. It is clarified that duty credits issued under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana can be utilized for payment of customs duty on import of inputs and goods which are freely importable.
The matter has been considered and it has been decided that the last date for submission of application for claiming benefit under Target Plus Scheme will now be 31st March 2006. It is also clarified that this is the last and final extension of last date and no further request will be entertained in this regard.
The matter has been considered and it has been decided that the last date for submission of application for claiming benefit under DFCE scheme for Status Holders will now be 31st March 2006. It is also clarified that this is the last and final extension of last date and no further request will be entertained in this regard.
The matter has been considered. In this connection, attention is drawn to provision contained in para 8.5 of FTP in terms of which deemed export benefits are available both at the input stage as well as terminal stage. The supplies are eligible for deemed export drawback in terms of para 8.3 of the policy on the central excise/customs duty paid on inputs/components and also eligible for refund of terminal excise duty paid on the finished goods provided the recipient of the goods does not avail CENVAT credit/rebate on such goods.
Clarification has been sought whether the Duty Free Entitlement Certificate for Status holders and Target Plus Scheme are admissible to DTA Units supplying goods to SEZ Units. It is clarified that supplies from DTA to SEZ are eligible for benefits under DFEC and Target Plus Scheme subject to the conditions specified in para 7.1 (b) of Foreign Trade Policy provided the payments are realized in free foreign exchange.
It is hereby clarified that the policy of Air conditioners containing HCFC – 22 only is under review. Air Conditioners which do not contain ODS substances will be allowed to be imported freely both under EPCG Scheme and under normal imports.
Looking at the considerable success in expeditious disposal of Section 48 unclaimed cargo as a result of the interim special initiatives taken by government vide Circulars dated 17.10.1997, 13.01.2000, and 28.01.2004, the Task Force viewed that the procedure laid down in the Ministry’s last Circular No. 7/2004 dated 28.01.2004 should be put in place as a permanent measure with some modifications.
