Subject

Duty Drawback on Embroidered Silk Garments - regarding

Validity of brand rate letters issued by the Ministry.

Application of PFA Act, 1954 for the clearance of consignments of food articles – instructions – regarding -

Eligibility of All Industry Rate (AIR) of Drawback to goods exported under DFRC Scheme during 1.4.2000 to 31.5.2000-

Alert in regard to detection of frauds.

Procedure for verification of DEPB scrips

Alert in regard to detection of frauds.

All Industry Rates of Drawback in respect of man-made fabrics falling under Chapters 54, 55 and 58 of the Drawback Table -regarding.

Execution of Legal Undertaking (LUT) in place of Bank Guarantee (BG) for import of goods by importers who have signed production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the Government of India on re-export basis under para 5.7 (a) of EXIM Policy – Reg.

duty drawback on Artistic Handicrafts/Artwares of Brass under SS No.74.20 and SS No. 74.21 of the Drawback Table - regarding.

Duty drawback on Brass Builder Hardware under SS No.74.17 of the Drawback Table - regarding.

Duty drawback on All kind of Bags under SS No.63.09 of the Drawback Table.

Refusal of Excise Authorities to Honour Permission of Development Commissioner for DTA sale Given to a 100% EOU – Reg.

Procedures Governing Operation of Units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) - Reg.

Seizure of Gem and Jewellery Stocks, Viz., Gold, Silver, Diamond, Precious & Semi-Precious Stones of Gem and Jewellery Exporters – Clarification Reg.

Recovery of dues/inspection fees levied under the Destructive Insects and Pests Act, 1914 – regarding.

Export frauds - Suggestions for improvement in assessment and examination procedure – regarding.

DEPB — export of embroidered fabrics and fabrics contain! metallised yarn, and ladies’ dresses

Administrative Control over Export Oriented Units (EOUs) / Export Processing Zones– Instructions Reg.

437/3/2000-Cus.IV

Jurisdiction — adjudication - CC, Calcutta to adjudicate all cases of non-inclusion of demurrage/detention charges in assessable value against I.O.C

EPCG Scheme - Notification No. 29/97-Cus - capital goods for marine/textile/chemical sectors - zero duty benefit - classification issued

Clearances of Laptop Computers and Video Projection System from EHTP/STP and EPZ Units – Reg.

Modvat / Cenvat credit - cash refund of unutilized credit on exports

CEGAT’s order no. A/444/2000/MB (DB) dated 29-5-2000 in the matter of M/s. Dewan Chand Satyapal Aggarwal v. Commissioner of Customs, New Delhi.

Possession of Rs. 500 denomination Indian currency notes - informing Indian passengers about the prohibition

EPCG (5% Scheme) - duty incidence on service providers

Notification No. 16/2000-Cus. - duty free clearance from bonded warehouses.

Business visits abroad — foreign exchange - not to be endorsed on passport

Exemption—Notification No 148/94-Cus-Rama Krishna Mission - eligible for issue of certificate

DEPB — admissibility of benefit against export of CRGP/GC coils/ MS galvanised sheets or strips

DEPB — re-export of goods unfit for consumption

Drawback— PMV - verification at Customs House

Demand — limitation - in case of violation of post importation condition

Administrative Control over Export Oriented Units (EOUs)/Export Processing Zones - Instructions regarding.

Classification — CD writer - provisionally under heading 8471.70 of CTA, 1975

Foreign Flag Vessel — leaving India beyond 12 nautical miles -licence/permission not required - Circular No 53/99-Cus amended

Duty Drawback on Silk Carpets and Synthetic Carpets – regarding.

Facility for permitting imports under DEPB Scheme at customs bonded warehouses through TRA procedure - regarding.

Facility for permitting imports under DEPB Scheme at Customs bonded warehouses through TRA procedure

Eligibility of concessional duty under notification No. 25/99-Cus. dated 28.2.99 to BOPP and Hazy film as `plain film'

Observance of Principles of Natural Justice in adjudication proceedings

Levy of interest on delayed payment of duty - relevant date under Section 47 (2) of the Customs Act, 1962

DEFB Scrips - Utilisation for payment of duty under other schemes - Restriction

Drawback - Grant of All Industry Rate (AIR) of Drawback equivalent to Central Excise duty portion on indigenous inputs used in the manufacture of resultant product exported under DFRC Scheme

Cargo - Movement of imported cargo by containers / trucks from Airports / ACCS  to ICDs/CFSs/Airports/ACCS

Customs Duty on share certificates imported for sale or dematerialisation

Duty Free Replenishment  Certificate Scheme, announced in EXIM Policy 2000-2001

Software imported through Data Communication and Tele- Communication link / Internet by Software Development Units in EPZ/EHTP/STP

Warehousing - Delegation of Board's power to Chief Commissioners

Transshipment of Containers from Gateway ports to ICDs/CFSs

Cargo - Consolidation of cargo at gateway port

Drawback --- clarification on silk carpets & synthetic carpets

Central Excise – Monthly payment of duty by SSI- withdrawal of instruction consequent to changes brought in Budget 2000-2001.

Drawback – A.I. rates effective from 1.6.2000 – instructions regarding

Special Economic Zone – procedure governing operation of units.

EOUs/EPZ/EHTP/STP Units---B17 bonds – debit of only 25% of duty foregone

EOUs/EPZ/EHTP/STP Units --- clarifications on provisions of EXIM Policy vis-à-vis Excise & Customs Notifications

CHA --- qualification – clarification

Transshipment of cargo --- 25% security to be taken

Liquid cargo --- finalisation of provisional assessment

Life saving drugs --- intravenous amino acids containing carbo-hydrates/electrolytes – not eligible for duty exemption

Drawback --- payment under EDI system – CIF/C&F price

Warehoused goods --- rate on slab basis for different periods

EPCG/Duty exemption schemes---clarifications; DFRC Scheme – DFRC-cum-DBK SB to be filed

Passengers’ baggage---screening

G&J EP Schemes --- clarifications

EPCG/Duty Exemption Schemes --- exemption notifications explained

EOUs/EPZ Units---CVD on DTA sale of plastic granules manuf. out of plastic scrap & waste

Drawback---arrear clearance month from 15.5.2000 to 14.6.2000

RAGS---- Uniform gudeline for imprt clearance

SLP – relevant section of CBEC

Transhipment of import and export cargo from/through gateway ports – procedure reg.

Duty Free Replenishment Certificate ( DFRC ) Licence – Exim Police 2000-2001 – instructions reg.

Pre-shipment inspection --- silk goods – discontinued

Drawback --- fixation of brand rate for inputs sent to EOUs/EPZ Units for mfg. Export goods on behalf of DTA units

DEPB Scheme --- time limit relaxed for application for brand rate – C.Ex. Rule 12 relaxed

Baggage --- commercial quantity – redemption fine/per-sonal penalty leviable

Drawback --- sanitary/industrial casting (unmachined)- covered under S.S. No. 73.03 of DBK Table

DEPB Scheme --- revised guidelines for PMV

Pre-export DEPB Scheme

Drawback – time limit for processing revised

Disposal of representation/petition

Effective date of notifications

Classification – UPSS-classifiable under heading 8543.89 of CTA, 1975 & 8543.00 of CETA, 1985

DEPB Scheme --- general release advice

Bonded facility ---- alertness about misuse

Wheat Import – Writ Petitions challenging duty

Drawback---Appraisers authorised to sanction DBK upto Rs. One lakh at all ports

Drawback --- conversion of DBK SBs into DEEC-cum-DBK SBs – Circular no. 74/97-Cus applicable

Classification --- Vanilla extract – classifiable under sub-heading no. 1302.19

Vegetable Oil --- ‘in loose or bulk form’ – defined

EPCG (Zero duty) Scheme --- scope of Notification No 29/97-CUS – clarified

Baggage Rules --- Tourist baggage – no endorsement of imports of personal effects on tourists’ passports

Misdeclaration --- rice consignments to be checked

CHA Licence Exam – clarification on certain diplomas/certificate

EOUs and EPZ/ST/EHTP Units – amending notifications clarified

G&J Units in EOU/EPZ/ Jhandewalan Complex procedural relaxations

Drawback – payment on fabricated export documents modus operandi – circular

Advance Licensing Scheme --- import of iron & steel items below floor prices

Unclaimed/uncleared cargo-guidelines for disposal and sharing of revenue between Port Authorities & Customs

Drawback – fixation of Brand Rate – time limit relaxed for filing application

Export Cess – processed & primary fruits & vegetables clarification reg.

Shipping Bill – conversion of Free Shipping Bill into Drawback Shipping Bill

CVTs – additional duty calculation