RSP based assessment will be extended from a date to be notified to:

(a)  Personal computers   (including lap tops)

(b) Computer printers

(c) Computer monitors

(d) Computer key boards

(e) Scanners

(f) Computer mouse

(g) Ink cartridge with print head assembly

(h) Fax machines

(i) Modems

(j) Set top boxes for gaining access to internet

(k) Set top boxes for television sets

Third Schedule of the Central Excise Act is being amended so as to include these items.

RSP based assessment expanded to computer and consumer-electronics items, subjecting them to MRP-based central excise duty. Extension of RSP based assessment to specified information-technology and consumer-electronics goods brings personal computers, printers, monitors, keyboards, scanners, mice, ink cartridges with print head assemblies, fax machines, modems, and set-top boxes under MRP-based central excise duty by amending the Third Schedule of the Central Excise Act.