Customs Notification and Instructions

[SANDESH SHINDE]

Dear Sir,

Please explain in short regarding Customs notification no 28/2016-Cus,dt. 31-03-2016 - Seeks to amend Notification No. 69/2011-Customs, dated 29th July, 2011 so as to provide deeper tariff concessions in respect of specified goods imported under the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IJCEPA), w.e.f. 1st of April, 2016.

Further also Custom Instruction no F.No. 450/147/2015-Cus-IV - Regarding implementation of 'Integrated Delcaration'

Thanks & Regards.

 

AI Summary

Customs Notification No. 28/2016-Cus: Tariff Concessions for India-Japan Imports Require Certificate of Origin and Streamlined Declaration Process. A query was raised regarding Customs Notification No. 28/2016-Cus, which amends Notification No. 69/2011-Customs to offer deeper tariff concessions for specific goods imported under the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, effective from April 1, 2016. The notification mandates a Certificate of Origin for concessional duty rates. Additionally, the Custom Instruction introduces the 'Integrated Declaration' as a unified document replacing the Bill of Entry, streamlining data submission for importers and government agencies. One respondent affirmed the explanation provided by another participant, indicating no further clarification was needed.