Seeks to amend notification No. 39/96- Customs, dated the 23rd July, 1996 - 29/2015 - Customs -Tariff

Defense-related import exemption expanded to cover naval, coast guard and military equipment, subject to prescribed duty-exemption certificates.

The amendment inserts S. No. 9A exempting goods for construction or fitment to Indian Navy or Coast Guard ships, and S. No. 10A exempting aircraft, aircraft parts, production tooling, arms, ammunition, radars, guided weapons and related components and spares, subject to import by Government contractors, Central Government PSUs or sub-contractors and the importer furnishing at import a duty exemption certificate evidencing Ministry purchase order details and corresponding supplier orders; explanatory clauses specify authorised certifying officers. The amendment is effective 1 June 2015.