entry Inward

[satyanarayan sharma]

plz enybody explain what is entry Inward?

AI Summary

Understanding 'Entry Inward' in Customs: Key to Import Duty Rates per Section 31 of the Customs Act 1962. A user inquired about the term 'entry inward' in the context of customs and foreign trade. One response clarified that it refers to the Bill of Entry filed for importing goods into India. Another response pointed to Section 31 of the Customs Act, 1962, explaining that the unloading of imported goods is prohibited until a proper officer grants Entry Inwards, typically after the delivery of the import manifest. The date of Entry Inwards is important for determining the duty rate, as per Section 15 of the Customs Act, with certain exemptions for specific items.