DGFT confirms VKUY benefits for cashew exports made from Jan 4 to April 26, 2005, providing clarity for exporters under specific ITC(HS) Codes.
While Directorate of Systems and Data Management is developing a module for automatic matching of imported and export containers within permissible time, the process of monitoring of period of temporary importation should be done manually in respective Customs houses till such time. The extension of time period of six months should be done in accordance with the Circular No. 83/98-Cus., dated 5-11-1998.
It has come to the knowledge of the Board that different types of bond with divergent practices are being followed by the field formations. The Board has considered the issue and it has been decided to adhere to a simple uniform procedure for clearance of temporary importation of containers.
Circular No. 6 of 2005-Income Tax The Finance Act, 2005 has, with effect from 1st June, 2005, introduced a new levy, namely, the Banking Cash Transaction Tax (BCTT) at the rate of 0.1 per cent on the following transactions
All the returns received by the Superintendent of Central Excise under sub-rule (1) of Rule 12 shall be scrutinized by him to check the correctness of duty assessed. The inspectors posted in the Range will assist him in carrying out the scrutiny.
Policy Circular No. 17 (RE-2005)/2004-09 clarifies DFCE eligibility for Status Holders, allowing supplier declarations for growth rate certification instead of direct verification.
Attention is invited to Para 5.1 of Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09 updated as on 31.3.2005 which permits import of second hand capital goods without any age restrictions under EPCG Scheme.It is clarified that second hand capital goods of Indian origin shall not be permitted to be imported under EPCG Scheme.
Circular No. 05 of 2005-Income Tax The Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004 as passed by the Parliament, received the assent of the President on the 10th September, 2004 and has been enacted as Act No. 23 of 2004. This circular explains the substance of the provisions of the Act relating to direct taxes.
The Annual Supplement to Foreign Trade Policy, 2004-09 has been notified on 8th April, 2005. Amendments have been made in the existing DFRC, EPCG and Advance Licencing Schemes. Some changes have also been incorporated in Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana and Served from India Scheme. The details of the amendments made in the Annual Supplement to the FTP 2004-09 are as follows.
In terms of Para 4.36A of the Hand Book of Procedure, Vol.I of the Foreign Trade Policy, goods imported under DFRC Scheme, which are found defective or unfit for use, may be re-exported as per the guidelines issued by the Department of Revenue. In such cases 95% of the CIF value debited against the DFRC shall be generated in the form of a Certificate.
