Rate of duty on white clay

[MEHUL ASHAR]

Respected Sir,

As regarding above subject, my query is that one of my clients want 2 sale white clay as I have heard it is duty free product,Please let me know is it duty free or dutiable product on which duty has 2 be charged, If it is dutiable then what is cetsh no. & what rate of duty is on it.Please reply.

AI Summary

White Clay (Kaolin) Exempt from Central Excise Duty under Heading 2505 10 11; Supported by Case Law A query was raised regarding the duty status of white clay, also known as China clay or Kaolin, under Central Excise. The inquirer sought clarification on whether it is duty-free or dutiable and, if dutiable, the applicable rate and classification number. A respondent clarified that white clay is classified under Chapter/Heading/sub-heading no. 2505 10 11 of the Central Excise Tariff Act and is exempt from Central Excise duty. A relevant case law, Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise vs. 20 Microns Ltd., was cited to support this exemption. The inquirer expressed gratitude for the clarification.