Customs exemption for consumable research imports requires certification and restricted research-only use upon import clearance. The Central Government exempts consumable goods imported by a public-funded research institution or a University from customs duty and additional duty, subject to conditions: certification by a Directorate General of Technical Development officer that the goods are not manufactured in India; certification by a Deputy Secretary in the Department of Science and Technology or Department of Education that the goods are required for research and the importer is not engaged in commercial activity; and certification by the Head of the importing institution that the goods will be used only for research and not transferred to others.
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Customs exemption for consumable research imports requires certification and restricted research-only use upon import clearance.
The Central Government exempts consumable goods imported by a public-funded research institution or a University from customs duty and additional duty, subject to conditions: certification by a Directorate General of Technical Development officer that the goods are not manufactured in India; certification by a Deputy Secretary in the Department of Science and Technology or Department of Education that the goods are required for research and the importer is not engaged in commercial activity; and certification by the Head of the importing institution that the goods will be used only for research and not transferred to others.
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