Amends Notification No.153/2010-Cus-Exempts goods, when imported into India from the countries as specified in Appendix I, from so much of the duty of customs leviable thereon as is in excess of the prescribed rate - Preferential Trade Agreement between the Governments of Member States of the Associ - 03/2011-Customs - Customs -Tariff

India Amends Customs Notification to Include Laos for Preferential Duty Rates Under Section 25 of Customs Act 1962.

The Government of India has issued Notification No. 3/2011-Customs, amending Notification No. 153/2009-Customs to exempt certain goods imported from specified countries from customs duty exceeding the prescribed rate under a Preferential Trade Agreement. This amendment adds the Lao People's Democratic Republic to the list of countries in Appendix I, allowing for preferential duty rates on imports from this nation. The amendment is made under the authority of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962, and is considered necessary in the public interest.