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Government restricts import in ‘others’ category without HSN Code(15.01.2020)
In a 6th National Standards Conclave, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal said that, no imports will be allowed witho.....
Tags : HSN Code, Necessity, Import
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Customs to begin faceless assessment of imports across India(04.09.2020)
In a step forward to ease of doing business module, the Customs Department will soon initiate pan-India faceless assessment for all imported goods by .....
Tags : Customs, Faceless assessment, Imports
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Government facilitates faster imports of key medical devices amid rise in COVID -19 cases(30.04.2021)
In view of present pandemic situation of COVID-19 and for meeting the demand of medical devices, Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India h.....
Tags : Imports, Medical devices, Compliance
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International Cases
Reliance on headings and explanatory notes, when classifying goods must be understood as providing explanations and guidance; they were not intended to override or contradict legislation(09.10.2023)
The appeal revolved around the classification of imported bicycle parts destined for assembly and the related customs duty payable on such imports. Th.....
Tags : Import, Product, Classification
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Judgments
Powers of Policy Relaxation Committee, while making its recommendations are wide and are purely discretionary(26.09.2018)
The Petitioner has filed the present petition challenging impugning orders. By the impugned order dated 23rd February, 2016, the Policy Relaxation Com.....
Tags : Extension, Duty Free Import, Authorisation
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When customs authorities wanted to classify the goods differently, the burden of proof to showcase the same is on them(17.01.2023)
The Appellants imported certain units of the Concerned Goods and classified them under 'Tariff Item 8471 50 00' as per the prevalent self-assessment p.....
Tags : Import, Goods, Classification
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Confiscation proceedings are in nature of civil proceedings and standard of proof is preponderance of probabilities(09.01.2020)
The Petitioner has filed the present petition, impugning an order passed by the Financial Commissioner, whereby the appeal preferred by the Petitioner.....
Tags : Unlawful import, Confiscation, Vehicle
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Mere failure to enclose a copy of Notification could not be a ground for denial of relief(23.01.2020)
The Appellant, during the year 1993 imported 96 tons of the chemical "Acetic Anhydride" under three Bills of Entry through the Inland Water Container .....
Tags : Import, Demand, Legality
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Quantity of goods actually imported not bill lading to determine value of goods imported(02.09.2015)
Levy of import duty can be imposed only on imported goods, not on goods that escaped payment of duty. In the instant case, the Assessee had not paid i.....
Tags : Import, quantity, bill of lading, value
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Government ban on crude palm oil imports through Kerala ports in public interest(21.08.2015)
The Supreme Court held that there existed “sufficient public good” in banning the import of crude palm oil through ports in Kerala. The government had.....
Tags : Import ban, validity, constitutionality, palm oil
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Rule 9 (1) (e) of Valuation Rules cannot be automatically applied to every import which has surface features of a turnkey contract(27.04.2020)
The dispute in present appeal relates to valuation under the Customs Act, 1962 of import of certain items made by the Respondent Steel Authority of In.....
Tags : Post importation, Duty, Levy
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When personal business interests of importers clash with public interest, the former has to give way to the latter(17.06.2021)
In present set of appeals, the Union of India and the authorities related with customs have questioned the orders dated 15th October, 2020 and 5th Jan.....
Tags : Import, Absolute confiscation, Penalty
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News
SC: Central Govt. has Authority to Impose 'Quantitative Restrictions' on Import(27.08.2020)
Supreme Court has observed that the Central Government has the authority to impose quantitative restrictions by an order under Section 3(2) of the For.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Quantitative Restrictions on Import
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Parliament Passes Bill to Declare Two Food Technology Institutes as Institutions of National Importan(27.07.2021)
Lok Sabha has passed the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021, to declare the National Institute of Food.....
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DGFT Changes Watermelon Seeds Import from Restricted to Free Till 30 September, 2022(24.06.2022)
Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified an amendment to the Import Policy Condition under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 to allow th.....
Tags : Director General of Foreign Trade, Import Policy, Watermelon Seeds
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Delhi HC Refuses to Stay Notification Allowing Import of Genetically Modified Soya Cake(13.09.2021)
Delhi High Court has refused to stay the notification issued by the Central Government allowing import of 12 Lakh Metric ton of crushed and de-oiled G.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Import of Genetically Modified Soya Cake
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Delhi HC Upholds DRDO Decision to Bar Entities With Pending Criminal Cases from Defence Contracts(12.08.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that DRDO’s policy decision requiring the bidders for defence contracts to submit an undertaking that there is no ongoing en.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, DRDO, Defence Contracts, National Importance
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FSSAI Issues New Rules for Ensuring Quality Imports(15.01.2016)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued new rules for importing products, seeking to address concerns over the entry of sub-st.....
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CBIC notifies New Provisions related to Surrender of Registration, Validity of Registration(29.10.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified new Provisions related to Surrender of Registration, Validity of registration under Co.....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance), Amendment, Regulations, 2021
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All. HC: Relationship Between Logic and Experience Important in the Context of Invoking Precedents(28.08.2023)
Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Government to provide infrastructure and financial assistance for procuring essential electronic gadgets for condu.....
Tags : Allahabad High Court has observed that to decide a case with similar facts and circumstances, relationship between logic and experience is important in the context of invoking precedents, and they must not be applied mechanically.
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CESTAT Hyderabad: Import of Multi-Functional Digital Copies Not Prohibited(15.01.2020)
Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal- Hyderabad has held that the importing of Multifunctional digital copies is not prohibited and there.....
Tags : Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Import of Multi-Functional Digital Copies
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Bombay HC: Owner Does Not Include Importer of Goods(12.09.2022)
Bombay High Court while observing that seized goods can only be provisionally released under Section 110A of the Customs Act, 1962 (the Act) in favour.....
Tags : Bombay High Court, Customs, Importer
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Supreme Court Stays Gujarat High Court Order on Pre-Import Conditions(07.10.2019)
Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Central Government’s plea against a Gujarat High Court order quashing government notification which permitted the.....
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Del HC: FSSAI Must Ensure Speedy Inspection of Imported Food Articles for Home Consumption Release(03.10.2022)
Delhi High Court has held that the authorities of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have an obligation to ensure that all imported .....
Tags : Delhi High Court, FSSAI, Imported Food Articles
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Give Importance to Wishes of Wife: Bombay High Court(11.02.2019)
Bombay High Court has taken note of increasing trend of nuclear families and said it is high time that wife’s wishes are given importance just like th.....
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CBIC Notifies Requirements for Import of Tea from Nepal as Darjeeling Tea(26.11.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued the requirements for the import of tea from Nepal as Darjeeling Tea. The Board has clar.....
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Govt Amends Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules(27.06.2018)
Central Government has notified the Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Amendment Rules wherein the word ‘patent as defined in t.....
Tags : Intellectual Property, Imported Goods
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Supreme Court Stays Bombay High Court’s Order Quashing Letters Rogatory Issued in Coal Import Case(09.01.2020)
Supreme Court has quashed Bombay High Court’s decision to quash all letters rogatory sent by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence investigating bil.....
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DGFT Issues Trade Notice to Importer-Exporter Codes for Deactivation(22.11.2021)
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the trade notice to all Importer-Exporter Codes (IECs) which have not been updated after Januar.....
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Madras HC Asks to Submit Status Report on Proposal to Declare Wetlands of National Importance(18.02.2022)
Madras High Court has asked the state government to submit a status report on the proposal to the Union Govt for declaring 13 sites as wetlands of int.....
Tags : Madras High Court, Wetlands of National Importance
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Delhi HC Imposes Cost on Plea Against Seizure of Luxury Car for Evading Import Duty(23.02.2022)
Delhi High Court has imposed cost of Rs. 1 lakh while dismissing a petition challenging the seizure of a luxury car and subsequent proceedings under t.....
Tags : Delhi High Court, Evading Import Duty
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DGFT Issues Notice on Non-Compliance and Misclassification of Imported Goods(20.01.2020)
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued the notice stating that Non-Compliance and Misclassification of Imported Goods under ‘Others’ C.....
Tags : Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Non-Compliance and Misclassification of Imported Goods
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DGFT: Goods Imported as Gifts Can be Allowed Import Free on Payment of Full Applicable Fees(23.01.2020)
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has clarified that the goods imported as gifts can be allowed to import free on payment of full applicable.....
Tags : Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Import Free on Goods
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SC Approves UOI's Scheme Allowing Resignation of Only Those NEET Candidates Who Have Joined INIs(02.02.2024)
Supreme Court has approved a proposal brought forth by Union of India (UOI) to allow only those candidates to resign from National Eligibility Cum Ent.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Institutes of National Importance, AIIMS Delhi
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AAR, Telangana: No IGST Payable on Supply of Imported Goods on High Sea Sale Basis(04.01.2022)
Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR), Telangana has held that no integrated goods and services tax (IGST) payable on supply of imported goods on High Sea.....
Tags : Authority of Advance Ruling, Supply of Imported Goods on High Sea Sale basis
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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Issues Advisory for Importers on IGCR Rules(03.03.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued Advisory No. 06/2022 dated March 01, 2022, for importers to avail benefit of Import of Goods at.....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty Rules, 2017
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CBIC Reduces Compliances for Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Customs Duty(04.03.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the reduction in compliances and end-to-end automation of procedure relating to import.....
Tags : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Reduction of Compliances, Import of Goods at Concessional Rate
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ITAT: VAT Expenses on Deemed Import Eligible to be Set Off Against VAT Output(31.12.2021)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad has held that the Value Added Tax (VAT) expenses on deemed import are eligible to be set off against t.....
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SC: Entry Bill of Subsequent Imported Goods to be Discarded if Undervalued to Previous Similar Goods(18.03.2024)
Supreme Court has held that the transaction value mentioned in the bills of entry can be discarded in case it is found that there are any imports of i.....
Tags : Supreme Court, Entry Bill, Imported Goods
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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Impact of Pandemic on Exports and Imports of Goods and Services(31.01.2022)
Exports of both goods and services have been exceptionally strong so far in 2021-22, but imports also recovered strongly with recovery in domestic dem.....
Tags : Economic Survey, Exports and Imports of Goods and Services
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Delhi HC Strikes Down IGST Imposition on Oxygen Concentrators Imported by Individuals(24.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has held that imposition of Integrated Goods and Services Tax on oxygen concentrators which are imported by individuals and are recei.....
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CBIC Notifies Ad hoc Exemption from IGST on Imports of Specified COVID-19 Relief Material(04.05.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Ad hoc Exemption from Integrated Goods and Services Tax on imports of specified CO.....
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Delhi HC Seeks Govt Response on IGST Exemption on Imported Oxygen Concentrator by Individual(06.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has sought Central Government's response in a 85 year old's plea challenging the levy of Integrated Goods and Services Tax on the imp.....
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Bombay HC Asks on Publicising of Alternatives of Imported Drugs Used for Treatment of Covid-19(07.05.2021)
Bombay High Court has asked why the Union and State Government didn't publicise alternatives to imported drugs used for treating Covid-19 patients, st.....
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Kerala High Court Seeks Response in Plea for Import of Drug for Rare Disease(14.06.2021)
Kerala High Court has sought the response of the Principal Secretary of State and Director of Health Services in a petition urging for the Government .....
Tags : Kerala High Court, Import of Drug for Rare Disease
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SC Upholds Pre-import Conditions for Availing GST Exemptions on Imports Under Advance Authorization(01.05.2023)
Supreme Court while observing that even though ‘pre-import condition’ may have caused hardship to exporters, has upheld Pre-Import Condition to claim .....
Tags : Supreme Court, Pre-Import Condition, GST Compensation Cess
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Delhi HC Directs Centre to Consider Complete Waiver of Import Duties on Amphotericin B Drug(28.05.2021)
Delhi High Court has directed that the Centre should consider complete waiver of import duties on Amphotericin B drug, used to treat Black fungus, til.....
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CESTAT, Chennai: No Prohibition on Selling of Goods by Importer to Another(15.04.2022)
Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai bench has held that there is no prohibition on the selling of goods by the importer to anoth.....
Tags : Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Selling of Goods by Importer to Another
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RBI Permits Banks to Use E-Payments for Imports(25.09.2015)
RBI, in order to facilitate e-commerce, has permitted banks to enter into pacts with Online Payment Gateway Service Providers (OPGSPs), for import pay.....
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DGFT: Importer Not Required to Furnish Quarterly Returns for Import of Water-Mark Bank Note Paper(14.07.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified that the importer is no longer required to furnish quarterly returns for import of Water-mark Ba.....
Tags : Director General of Foreign Trade, Import of Water-Mark Bank Note Paper
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CESTAT: Goods Improperly Imported are Liable for Confiscation U/s 111 and 112 of Customs Act(27.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that Sections 111 and 112 of Customs Act are attracted only when goods a.....
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DGFT Removes Import Restrictions on Refined Palm Oil, Refined Palm Olein, Potatoes(02.07.2021)
Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has temporarily removed import restrictions on refined palm oil, refined Palm Olein, Potatoes. According to a.....
Tags : Director-General of Foreign Trade, Import Restrictions on Refined Palm Oil, Refined Palm Olein, Potatoes
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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Initiation of Anti-Dumping Probe on Imports of Solar Cells(15.06.2021)
Delhi High Court issued the notice to the Government in a Plea file by Solar Power Developers Association assailing the initiation of an anti-dumping .....
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Gauhati HC: Department Has Circumstantial Discretion to Include Exporters or Importers(11.04.2022)
Gauhati High Court has observed that the department has circumstantial discretion to include producers connected to exporters or importers of dumped a.....
Tags : Gauhati High Court, Domestic Industry, exporters, importers, dumped articles, circumstantial discretion
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Government Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Wire Rod Imports from China(04.11.2016)
Centre has imposed anti-dumping duty on imports of steel wire rods from China to protect domestic manufacturers from cheap in-bound shipments.
Tags : anti-dumping, imports, steel wire rods, China
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#Major Changes Implementing From Today: Buying Television Sets Becomes Expensive(01.10.2020)
Open cell panels will attract 5% import duty from 1st October, 2020 with the Government saying that the one-year duty exemption expiring at the end of.....
Tags : Television Sets, Open Cell Panels, Import Duty
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CBIC Prohibits Manufacture, Import, Stocking, Distribution, Sale And Use of SUP from 1st July(27.06.2022)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued instructions regarding the restrictions on the manufacture, import, stocking, distributi.....
Tags : CBIC, Single Use Plastic, Import
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P & H HC Asks Centre to Reconsider Ban on Import of Used Ventilators(06.08.2020)
Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Centre to examine whether the use of imported refurbished ventilators can be permitted, suggesting a recon.....
Tags : Punjab and Haryana High Court, Import of Used Ventilators
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SC: Imported Goods Violating FTDR/DGFT Notifications are 'Prohibited Goods' Liable for Confiscation(22.06.2021)
Supreme Court has held that peas and pulses, which were imported in violation of the notifications of the Central Government and the Director General .....
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CBIC Notifies Covid-19 Testing of Live Animals Before Importing Into India(01.07.2021)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the requirement of COVID-19 testing in live animals before importing into India. The B.....
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CESTAT, Delhi: Anti-Dumping Duty Paid After Validity of Notification is Refundable(05.05.2022)
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the Anti-dumping duty paid after the expiry of the period mentioned in the co.....
Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, notification, importer, anti-dumping duty
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Notifications & Circulars
Import Data Processing and Monitoring System (IDPMS)(06.10.2016)
Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.65 dated April 28, 2016 read with Section .....
Tags : Import data, Monitoring, Efficient data, Processing
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Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetization Scheme) Direction, 2015.(22.10.2015)
Reserve Bank of India has introduced a ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’, amending the ‘Gold Deposit Scheme’ and ‘Gold Metal Loan Scheme’. It encompasses Dir.....
Tags : Gold, monetize, scheme, 2015, imports
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Transferability of goods imported/procured by debiting duty in SFIS scrips(27.10.2016)
The undersigned is directed to say that transferability of goods imported/procured by debiting duty in SFIS scrips was considered by the Board in the .....
Tags : Goods, Import, Debit duty
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Changes in IEC with the introduction of GST(12.06.2017)
The Foreign Trade (Development &Regulation) Act, 1992 provides that no person shall make any import or export except under an Importer Exporter Code (.....
Tags : Importer Exporter Code, Change, GST
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Import/export policy for Human Biological Samples for commercial purposes: amendment Schedule - 1 (Import Policy) and Schedule - 2 (Export Policy) of ITC (HS), 2012.(04.08.2016)
The Central Government inserts Import Policy for Human Biological Samples for commercial purposes under General Notes 17 to Schedule - 1 (Import Polic.....
Tags : Import Policy, Insertion, Human Biological Samples, Commercial purposes
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Procedure to be followed by nominated agencies importing gold/ silver/ platinum under the scheme for 'Export Against Supply by Nominated Agencies'(23.07.2018)
1. Circular no. 27/2016-Customs dated 10.06.2016 was issued providing for a simplified procedure in view of non-applicability of warehousing provision.....
Tags : Procedure, Gold, Import
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Amendment of import policy condition of Pet Coke(23.10.2018)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as a.....
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Initiation of Anti-Dumping Sun Set Review investigation concerning imports of "Phthalic Anhydride" originating in or exported from Korea RP, Chinese Taipei and Israel(11.12.2017)
Case No. SSR 18/2017
F. No. 07/19/2017-DGAD.--Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 as amended in 1995 and thereafter (hereinafter al.....
Tags : Initiation, Anti-Dumping, Imports
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Impact of Trade Agreements(01.01.2019)
Some industry associations including those relating to steel have expressed concerns on imports under bilateral free trade agreements with Japan, Kore.....
Tags : Trade Agreements, Impact, Exports, Imports
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Import policy for electronics and IT Goods under Schedule - I (Import Policy) of ITC (HS), 2017(08.01.2019)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....
Tags : Import policy, Electronics, IT Goods
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Import and Sale of Sub-Standard Goods(07.01.2019)
Import of sub-standard goods and their sale have come to the notice of the Government in Indian market. Appropriate action under the Customs Act, 1962.....
Tags : Import, Sale, Sub-Standard Goods
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Consideration of applications for grant of authorization for import of gold dore(13.03.2019)
Gold dore imported under Exim Code 71081200 is 'Restricted' as per ITC(HS), 2017. In this context, reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 14 dated 2.....
Tags : Authorization, Import, Gold dore
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Export and Import of Indian Currency(20.03.2019)
Attention of Authorised Persons is invited to Regulation 8 of Foreign Exchange Management (Export and import of currency) Regulations, 2015, in terms .....
Tags : Indian Currency, Export, Import
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Implementation of PGA eSANCHIT-Paperless Processing under SWIFT-Uploading of Licenses/Permits/Certificates/Other Authorizations (LPCOs) by PGAs(03.06.2019)
'eSANCHIT' application is successfully in operation since 01.04.2018. Further with the objective of further reducing physical interface between Custom.....
Tags : Paperless Processing, Import, Export, Implementation
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Commerce and Industry Minister Launches Steel Import Monitoring System(16.09.2019)
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Hardeep Singh Puri launched Steel Impo.....
Tags : Launch, Steel Import, Monitoring System
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Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty for Manufacture of Excisable Goods) Rules, 2016(01.03.2016)
The Central Board of Excise and Customs notified the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty for Manufacture of Excisable Goods) Rules, .....
Tags : import, concessional rate, manufacture, excisable goods
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Amendment in Import policy of Iron and Steel and incorporation of policy condition in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 of ITC(HS), 2017 Schedule-1(21.11.2019)
1. Kind reference is invited to DGFT Notification No.'s 17/2015-2020 & 32/2015-20 dated 05.09.2019 & 13.11.2019 respectively. Further vide Circular No.....
Tags : Amendment, Import policy, Iron and Steel
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Settlement of Export/ Import transactions in currencies without direct exchange rate(04.02.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India has permitted AD Category-I banks to settle import and export transactions where invoicing is in a freely convertible curren.....
Tags : Export, import, transaction, direct exchange rate
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Laying down of modalities for import of additional Urad (2.5 Lakh MT) for the fiscal year 2019-2020(19.12.2019)
Ministry of Commerce and Industry vide Notification dated 18th December, 2019 has increased the import quota of Urad from 1.5 Lakh MT to 4 Lakh MT. Tr.....
Tags : Modalities, Import, Additional Urad
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Imports of Maize (feed grade) under the TRQ Scheme for 2018-19(03.04.2019)
Government has received many representations from Poultry sector, highlighting an un-precedent shortage of feed grade maize (for poultry industry) mai.....
Tags : Imports, Maize, TRQ Scheme
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Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Resin-whether or not further processed into compound", originating in or exported from China PR and Korea RP(25.02.2020)
Attention is invited to the Final Finding Notification No. 6/3/2019-DGTR dated 19.02.2020 issued by the Designated Authority in respect of the subject.....
Tags : Anti-dumping, Investigation, Imports
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Imposition on subject goods falling under tariff items 8541 40 11 or 8541 40 12 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, when imported into India, a safeguard duty at the specified rate(29.07.2020)
Whereas, the designated authority, vide notification No. 22/1/2020-DGTR, dated the 3rd March 2020, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, P.....
Tags : Imposition, Tariff, Import
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Amendment in Notification No.28/2015-Customs (ADD), dated the 5th June, 2015(03.06.2020)
1.Whereas, the designated authority vide initiation notification No. 7/16/2019-DGTR dated the 3rd October, 2019, published in the Gazette of India, Ex.....
Tags : Amendment, Notification, Imports
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Shifting of Capital Goods imported under the EPCG Scheme(29.08.2018)
In exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20, the Director General of Foreign Trade in public in.....
Tags : Capital Goods, Import, EPCG Scheme
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Procedure for allocation of import authorization of Power tillers(15.07.2020)
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020 read with Paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015.....
Tags : Procedure, Allocation, Import authorization
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Import-export payments facilitated by OPGSP(24.09.2015)
Reserve Bank of India has permitted AD Category-1 banks to offer the facility of repatriating import related remittances, in respect of import of good.....
Tags : Bank, import, remittance, online payment
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Consideration of applications for grant of authorization for import of gold-dore-reg(24.08.2017)
1. Reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 04 dated 21.04.2017 on the above subject laying down the condition that w.e.f. 01.06.2017 only those appli.....
Tags : Import, Gold, Authorization, Grant
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Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2020(19.08.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to sub-section (1) of section 47 and section 156 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Gov.....
Tags : Deferred Payment, Import Duty, Rules
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Prohibitions on Imports/Exports to North Korea(KP)(18.11.2020)
1.The undersigned is directed to refer to the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Resolution relating to the above subject, the latest being 2397.....
Tags : Imports, North Korea
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Import and export of vaccines in relation to COVID-19 through Courier(30.12.2020)
1. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to Customs and other administrations the world over. Right from the onset of the pandemic,.....
Tags : Import, Export, Vaccines, COVID-19
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Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) (First Amendment) Order, 2020(24.01.2020)
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 (2 of 1914), the Central Government.....
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Import duty on copper scrap reduced from 5% to 2.5%, announced in Union Budget 2021-22(03.02.2021)
Reduction of import duty on copper scrap from 5% to 2.5% announced in Union Budget 2021-22 to boost recycling of copper in the country. This will have.....
Tags : Import duty, Copper scrap, Union Budget
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Amendment in notification number 16/2020 Customs (ADD), dated the 23rd June, 2020(01.02.2021)
Whereas, in the matter of import of "Flat rolled product of steel, plated or coated with alloy of Aluminium and Zinc' (hereinafter referred to as the .....
Tags : Amendment, Import
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Query regarding import policy of Iron & Steel(08.01.2020)
DGFT vide Notification No. 17/2015-2020 dated 05.09.2019 amended the import policy of Iron & Steel by revising it from 'Free' to 'Free' subject to com.....
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Amendment in import policy of Coal and incorporation of policy condition No 7 in Chapter 27 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(28.01.2021)
1. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 & 9 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, a.....
Tags : Amendment, Import policy, Coal
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Last date of Import of Pulses for the fiscal year 2019-2020(11.09.2019)
Reference is invited to final Minutes of the meeting held on 12.06.2019 to review the allocation of quota for Toor, Moong, Urad and Peas. In this minu.....
Tags : Last date, Import, Pulses
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Amendment in import policy of Integrated Circuits (ICs) and incorporation of policy condition for different HS Codes of Chapter 85 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(09.08.2021)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 & Section 9 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign T.....
Tags : Amendment, Import policy, Integrated Circuits
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Clarification in respect of anti-dumping duty on imports of color coated aluminium foil from China PR(22.11.2017)
The Designated Authority vide notification No. 14/06/2015- DGAD dated 10th March, 2017, notified its final findings recommending imposition of anti-du.....
Tags : Duty, Imports, Aluminium foil
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Implementation of MoU between Government of Republic of India and Government of Republic of Malawi for import of pigeon peas from Malawi(06.09.2021)
1. In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020) and in continuation of Public Notice No. 8/20.....
Tags : Implementation, MoU, Import
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Import of wireless equipment by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) on the basis of self-declaration(23.11.2021)
1. Reference is invited to the Department of Revenue Notification No. 71 dated 25.09.1953, as amended, relating to restriction on import of wireless e.....
Tags : Import, Wireless equipment, TSPs
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Import of additional quota of Urad (2.5 Lakh MT) for the fiscal year 2019-2020(03.03.2020)
1.Reference is invited to Trade Notice No. 43/2019-20 dated 19.12.2019 laying down the modalities for import of additional 2.5 Lakh MT of Urad for the.....
Tags : Import, Additional quota, Urad
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Reduction of compliances and end-to-end automation of procedure relating to import of certain goods at concessional rate of duty(02.03.2022)
In a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has reduced the compliances required under the Cust.....
Tags : Reduction, Compliances, Import
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Strict implementation of the import policy i.r.t. transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus (ITC HS Code-8525 60 00), by the Customs Authorities(11.08.2021)
1. Reference is invited to F. No. P-11014/04/2013-PP(Vol-1) dated 12th July, 2021 issued by DWA (Regulation), Wireless Coordination and Planning Wing,.....
Tags : Strict implementation, Import policy
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Anti-Dumping Investigation concerning imports of Certain Rubber Chemicals(23.06.2022)
1. The undersigned is directed to refer to anti-dumping investigation final findings on the above subject issued vide notification F. No. 6/4/2021-DGT.....
Tags : Anti-Dumping, Investigation, Imports
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Restrictions on import of products made of plastic(22.06.2022)
1. Kind attention is invited to letter No. B-17011/7/UPC-II-PWM (MLP)/2021/12900 dated 01.02.2022 received from Ministry of Environment, Forest & Clim.....
Tags : Restrictions, Import, Plastic products
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Government inserts new policy condition under Chapter 87 of ITC (HS), 2017-Schedule-1 (Import Policy)(28.08.2019)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....
Tags : Policy condition, Insertion, Vehicles, Import
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Syncing of ITC (IIS), 2022- Schcdule-1 (Import Policy) with the Finance Act, 2022 (No. 6 of 2022) dated 30.03.2022(07.07.2022)
1.In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 (as amended from time t.....
Tags : Syncing, Import Policy, Finance Act
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Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October, 2022(12.07.2022)
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), has introduced Paper Import Monitoring System (PIMS) by amending the import policy of major paper pro.....
Tags : Introduction, PIMS, Imports
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Inclusion of/changes made in provisions in continuation to Public Notice No. 10/2015-20 dated 24.05.2022 and Public Notice No. 15/2015-20 dated 14.06.2022(12.09.2022)
In exercise of the powers conferred under Para 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amended from time to time, the Director Genera.....
Tags : Changes, Provisions, Import
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Testing of imported food products at FSSAI notified laboratories(10.03.2021)
1. Attention is invited to Instruction No. 01/2020 dated 12.02.2020 on the above-mentioned subject. Vide this Instruction, it was stated that vide not.....
Tags : Testing, Imported food products, FSSAI
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Final findings-sunset review investigation concerning imports of wire rod of alloy or non-alloy steel(07.02.2022)
1. The undersigned is directed to refer to final findings on the above subject issued vide notification F. No. 7/17/2021-DGTR, dated the 28th October,.....
Tags : Final findings, Sunset review, Imports
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Information regarding Customs (Assistance in Value Declaration of Identified Imported Goods) Rules, 2023(11.01.2023)
1. The undersigned is directed to say that the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 14 of the Customs Act lists out certain matters which may .....
Tags : Information, Imported Goods, Rules, 2023
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Oral Hearing in respect of anti-circumvention in respect of anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of "Jute Sacking Bags/Sacking Cloth" in originated or exported from Bangladesh(06.08.2018)
1.With reference to the subject stated above, this is to inform you that Shri Sunil Kumar, Additional Secretary & Designated Authority will hold an Or.....
Tags : Anti-circumvention, Oral Hearing, Imports
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Registration of Importers as per provision of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, as amended(17.04.2023)
1.Kind attention is invited to letter No. CP-20/94/2021-UPC-II-HO-CPCB-HO dated 24.03.2023 received from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on the.....
Tags : Registration, Importers, Provision
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Import policy of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)/drones(27.07.2016)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....
Tags : Policy Condition, Imports, Introduction
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Rectifiable labelling information for imported food consignments(07.03.2023)
1. Reference is invited to Instruction No. 10/2022-Customs dated 28.06.2022 relating to the above subject (copy enclosed), issued based on FSSAI's let.....
Tags : Labelling, Import, Food consignments
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Policy on import of dogs(25.05.2016)
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade introduced a policy on the import of dogs under the Indian Tariff Code.
Dogs are no longer permitt.....
Tags : Import policy, dogs, breeding, commercial activity
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Procedure for Registration Certificate for import of marble and Fresh (green) Areca Nut from Bhutan without Minimum Import Price condition(20.03.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby la.....
Tags : Procedure, Registration Certificate, Import
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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Malawi for import of toor(24.06.2021)
1. In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020) and in accordance with the Memorandum of Unde.....
Tags : MoU, Import, Toor
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Import of Watermelon Seeds under ITC(HS) 12077090 of ITC(HS), 2022 Schedule-I (Import Policy) for the period upto 31.10.2023(08.06.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade hereby notif.....
Tags : Import, Watermelon Seeds, Time period
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Extension of time for filing exporter's/importer's/user's questionnaire response in anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Dispersion Unshifted Single-mode Optical Fibre"(29.06.2022)
1. With respect to the above mentioned investigation, requests have been received from interested parties for extension of time to file Questionnaire .....
Tags : Extension, Time, Imports
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Corrigendum to initiation of Safeguard (Quantitative Restrictions) investigation concerning imports of Low Ash Metallurgical Coke into India(05.07.2023)
Having regard to the Section 9A of Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992 as amended from time to time and the Safeguard Measures (Quant.....
Tags : Corrigendum, Imports, Coke
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Amendment in procedure for import of Copper products and Zinc Oxide under the Revised India Nepal Treaty of Trade(22.06.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), hereb.....
Tags : Amendment, Import, Products
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Mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations in respect of certain products w.e.f 1.7.2023(07.06.2023)
1. Reference is drawn to the Circular 55/2020-Customs dated 17.12.2020 wherein importers were advised to voluntarily declare the complete description .....
Tags : Additional qualifiers, Import/export declarations, Products
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Amendment in import policy of Iron and Steel and incorporation of policy condition in Chapter 72, 73 and 86 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule-I (Import Policy)(13.11.2019)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....
Tags : Amendment, Import policy, Incorporation, Condition
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Safeguard Quantitative Restrictions (QR) imposed on import of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) dated 31.03.2023(31.08.2023)
1. Pursuant to issuance of Notification No. 64/2015-20 dated 31.03.2023 by the DGFT imposing safeguard measures in the form of Country-wise Quantitati.....
Tags : QR, Imposition, Import
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Discontinuation of Issuance of Physical copy of Restricted Import Authorisation with effect from 19.10.2023(19.10.2023)
To further improve ease of doing business, it is decided to discontinue the issuance of physical copy of Authorisation for Restricted Imports with eff.....
Tags : Discontinuation, Physical copy, Import Authorisation
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Implementation of Import Management Systems for IT Hardware(19.10.2023)
Attention is drawn to DGFT Notification No. 23/2023 dated 03rd August 2023 read with Notification No. 26/2023 dated 4th August 2023 and Notification N.....
Tags : Implementation, Import Management, IT Hardware
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Applicability of Concentration of Credit/ Investment Norms(07.04.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India exempted systemically important Non-Banking Financial Companies from the concentration of credit, investment norms. The exem.....
Tags : Systemically important, Nbfc, investment
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Direction as to non-payment customs duty on wearable goods specified in Notification 11/2022 dated 1st February 2022(24.01.2024)
WHEREAS wearable goods of the description as specified in column (3) of Notification 11/2022-Customs dated 1st February 2022 of the Government of Indi.....
Tags : Duty, Payment, Import
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Requirement of Health Certificate to be accompanied with the import of certain food consignments-modification of Board Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs(06.10.2022)
1. Reference is drawn to Board's Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 relating to the requirement of Health Certificate to be accompanied .....
Tags : Requirement, Health Certificate, Import
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Implementation of Yellow Peas Import Monitoring System(13.12.2023)
In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, and in reference t.....
Tags : Implementation, Yellow Peas, Import
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Import of High risk food products at specific ports(08.02.2023)
1. Reference is drawn to Board's Instruction No. 31/2022 dated 14.11.2022 relating to the restriction on the entry of Food Items only through specific.....
Tags : Import, High risk, food products
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Director General of Foreign Trade notifies procedures for registration of import consignments under Melon Seeds Import Monitoring System(09.04.2024)
1.In exercise of powers conferred under Paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as amended from time to time, and in reference.....
Tags : Procedures, Registration, Import consignments
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PUC/PCN methodology in respect of anti-dumping application concerning the imports of Plastic Processing Machines from China PR & Taiwan(08.07.2024)
1. This has reference to the initiation notification no. 6/09/2024-DGTR dated 29.03.2024 vide which comments were invited from all interested parties .....
Tags : PUC/PCN, Anti-dumping, Imports
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Toy imports down by 70% and exports up 61% over last three years as Make in India yields positive results for the sector(05.07.2022)
Government interventions in the Toy Sector after Prime Minister's call have helped the industry: Shri Anil Agrawal, Additional Secretary, DPIIT
Tags : Toy imports, Make in India, Positive results
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Deferred Payment of Import Duty (Amendment) Rules, 2023(03.08.2023)
In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to sub-section (1) of section 47 and section 156 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Gov.....
Tags : Deferred Payment, Import Duty, Rules
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Central Government permitted M/s. Cipla Limited to import morphine, codeine, the baine and their salts after following the procedure specified in NDPS Rules(27.08.2020)
1. In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to rule 54 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Rules, 1985, the Central Government.....
Tags : Cipla Limited, Permission, Import
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Prohibition on import of milk and milk products from China(24.12.2018)
In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, as amend.....
Tags : Prohibition, Import, Milk products, China
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Import, trading and re-export of rough diamonds by notified entities in Gujarat Hira Bourse, Ichhapore Surat(31.10.2019)
1. Representations have been received from the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council for setting up a Special Notified Zone at Surat in lines wi.....
Tags : Import, Trading, Rough diamonds
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Termination of Anti-dumping investigation on the imports of "Self-adhesive Polyvinyl Chloride Film" originating in or exported from China PR(03.08.2021)
A. Introduction
1. Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act 1975 as amended from time to time (hereinafter referred as the Act) and the Custom.....
Tags : Termination, Anti-dumping investigation, Imports
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Clarification regarding subsequent re-import of unsold jewellery, exported under Para 4.79& 4.92 of Handbook of procedure 2023(16.10.2023)
1. Import policy of items under ITC (HS) Code 71131911, 71131919 and 71141910 has been amended from 'free' to 'restricted' category vide Notification .....
Tags : Clarification, Re-import, Unsold jewellery
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Evidence of Import under Import Data Processing and Monitoring System(12.01.2017)
Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 05 dated October 06, 2016 read with Secti.....
Tags : Import, Processing, Evidence
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Notice to Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) Manufacturers regarding import of Raw Pet Coke(16.11.2023)
1. Reference is drawn to the Hon'ble Supreme Court order dated 10.10.2023 in Writ Petition(Civil) No. 13029 of 1985 in the matter of "M.C. Mehta Vs. U.....
Tags : Notice, CPC, Import
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CBEC reduces requirements for registering as first stage dealer and importer(28.06.2016)
The Central Board of Excise and Customs specified requirements for those seeking to register as a first stage dealer and importer.
A perso.....
Tags : cbec, first stage dealer, importer
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Reporting of Bank Guarantee on behalf of service importers discontinued(07.07.2016)
The Reserve Bank of India announced the discontinuation of submission of reports on guarantees issued by banks in favour of non-residents service prov.....
Tags : rbi, bank guarantee, service importer, reporting requirement
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Initiation of Sunset Review investigation concerning imports of PVC Suspension Grade Resin from China PR, Thailand, and USA(25.04.2019)
All the interested producers/exporters have been asked by the Authority on 05/04/2019 to submit additional data of 6 months beyond the Period of Inves.....
Tags : Initiation, Sunset Review, Investigation, Imports
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Termination of anti-dumping original investigation concerning imports of "Soda Ash" from United Arab Emirates and Russia(18.01.2022)
TERMINATION
As per the Custom Tariff Act,1975 as amended from time to time (hereinafter also referred as the "Act") and the Custom Tariff (Id.....
Tags : Termination, Anti-dumping, Import
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for random checking of imported consignments of metal scrap with respect to radioactive contamination(15.11.2021)
In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby no.....
Tags : SOP, Checking, Imported consignments
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Project Imports (Amendment) Regulations, 2021(01.02.2021)
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 157 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes.....
Tags : Projects, Imports
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Amendment to Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 and 26/2022-Customs dated 06.10.2022(28.12.2022)
1. Reference is drawn to Board's Instruction No. 18/2022-Customs dated 12.08.2022 and 26/2022-Customs dated 06.10.2022 relating to the requirement of .....
Tags : Amendment, Instruction, Import, Food consignments
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Initiation of anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of "Pretilachlor in any of its form & its intermediate -2, 6-Diethyl-n-(2-propoxy ethyl) Aniline" originating in or exported from China PR(23.04.2024)
No. 6/31/2023-DGTR.--Having regard to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as amended from time to time and the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment an.....
Tags : Anti-dumping, Investigation, Imports
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Customs duty full exemption for all imported drugs & Food for Special Medical Purposes for personal use for treatment of all Rare Diseases(30.03.2023)
The Central Government has given full exemption from basic customs duty on all drugs and Food for Special Medical Purposes imported for personal use f.....
Tags : Duty, Exemption, Imported drugs
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DGFT import-exporter code services affected due to non-availability of PAN validation services from 01.06.2021 to 06.06.2021(26.05.2021)
In reference to the Press release by Central Board of Direct Taxes on "Launch of new e-filing Portal of the Income Tax Department - Non-availability o.....
Tags : DGFT, Importer, Exporter
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Guidelines on import of gold by Qualified Jewellers as notified by International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA)(25.05.2022)
1. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) formulate and implement the Foreign Trade Policy and Procedures in terms of Foreign Trade (Development .....
Tags : Guidelines, Import, IFSCA
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