Excise duty classification for penicillin and streptomycin clarified: streptomycin exempt, penicillin taxable; combined formulations subject to statutory duty. Formulations based on bulk drugs listed in the First Schedule to the Drugs (Price Control) Order are exempt under Notification No. 29/88-C.E., while single ingredient formulations from the Second Schedule attract basic excise duty. Streptomycin is exempt as a First Schedule entry; penicillin injections attract basic duty as a Second Schedule entry. Combinations of penicillin and streptomycin fall outside the exemption and must discharge the statutory excise rate; field formations and trade are to be notified and assessments revised or finalised with remedial action advised.
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Excise duty classification for penicillin and streptomycin clarified: streptomycin exempt, penicillin taxable; combined formulations subject to statutory duty.
Formulations based on bulk drugs listed in the First Schedule to the Drugs (Price Control) Order are exempt under Notification No. 29/88-C.E., while single ingredient formulations from the Second Schedule attract basic excise duty. Streptomycin is exempt as a First Schedule entry; penicillin injections attract basic duty as a Second Schedule entry. Combinations of penicillin and streptomycin fall outside the exemption and must discharge the statutory excise rate; field formations and trade are to be notified and assessments revised or finalised with remedial action advised.
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