Exchange rate amendment for Japanese yen alters import and export valuation basis, effective as per notification.
The Central Board of Excise & Customs amends Notification No. 38/2012-CUSTOMS (N.T.) by substituting the Serial No. 1 entry in SCHEDULE-II to prescribe the exchange rates for Japanese yen for import and export valuation, effective from 22nd May, 2012, with departmental file reference and administrative authentication.

Anti-dumping duty extension preserves measures on white cement imports from specified countries for an additional year.
The Central Government amends Notification No. 56/2007 Customs to extend the anti dumping duty on imports of White Cement from specified countries for one additional year. The extension is made under the statutory continuation review mechanism initiated by the designated authority and enacted pursuant to the powers under the Customs Tariff Act and rule 23 of the anti dumping rules, by inserting a provision that the notification shall remain in force for the further one year period unless revoked earlier.

Anti-dumping duty continuation on zinc oxide from China PR extended by government under statutory review process.
The Central Government amended the earlier customs notification to continue the anti-dumping duty on imports of Zinc Oxide from China PR, following a statutory review and request for extension, and specified that the notification shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 6th day of May, 2013 unless revoked earlier.

Common Adjudicating Authority assignment transfers a DRI show cause notice to a Commissioner for adjudication under customs law.
A show cause notice issued by a revenue investigation zonal unit is assigned, pursuant to statutory delegation and notification-based authority under the Customs Act, to the Commissioner of Customs (Port) Kolkata for adjudication, with copies circulated to the originating unit, another customs commissioner and the electronic portal for administrative record-keeping.

Customs cargo-area oversight assigns functions to designated officers and restricts safety-threatening exemptions from operational conditions.
Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas (Amendment) Regulations, 2012 allocate functions under regulation 6(1) to specified levels of Customs officers instead of referring generally to the "proper officer." Depending on the relevant function, authority is assigned to Inspectors, Preventive Officers, Examining Officers, Superintendents, Appraisers, Deputy Commissioners or Assistant Commissioners of Customs. Exemption from conditions under regulation 5 is prohibited where it is likely to affect the overall safety and security of the premises.

Tariff values fixed for specified edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds and precious metals under customs notification.
Substitutes TABLE-1 and TABLE-2 of Notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.) to prescribe US dollar per metric tonne tariff values for specified edible oils, brass scrap and poppy seeds, and per-unit tariff values for gold and silver where specified notification benefits are availed, under the authority of the Customs Act.

Concessional import duty for goods under tariff 96190010 from Singapore introduced by customs notification amendment.
Inserts a new tariff entry into Notification No. 10/2008 Customs by adding serial number 533 for tariff item 96190010, prescribing a concessional rate of duty on all goods under that heading when origin conditions (Singapore) are satisfied, effected by Notification No. 36/2012 Customs dated 14 May 2012 under powers of section 25(1) of the Customs Act, 1962.

Customs exemption list: specified Singapore origin tariff items now exempted on import under the amended notification.
Amendment substitutes the tariff Table in an existing customs exemption notification to list tariff headings, sub headings and items of Singapore origin exempt from customs duty on import into India, largely by marking classifications as "All goods" while identifying discrete product descriptions and limited exclusions; the substituted Table is the operative instrument defining scope of the exemption and continues the principal notification's regulatory framework.

Customs exemption: expanded tariff-item list for Singapore-origin goods eligible for duty-free importation into India.
The notification, issued under customs authority, substitutes the Table in the principal miscellaneous exemption notification to list tariff headings, sub-headings and items for which customs duty exemption applies to goods of Singapore origin imported into India. The new Table enumerates numerous tariff entries, generally stating "All goods" for each listed item while specifying limited exceptions or particular item descriptions where applicable; this substituted Table defines the precise scope of the exemption for import clearance.

Exemption for specified Singapore-origin goods: updated tariff table substitutes eligible headings for duty-free import under customs law.
Substitutes the Table in Notification No.73/2005 Customs to specify tariff headings, sub headings and product descriptions identifying Singapore origin goods eligible for exemption on import into India. The new Table lists numerous tariff codes and ranges across chemicals, electronics, machinery, textiles, optical and other goods-often described as "All goods" under the specified entries or with particular product qualifiers-thereby redefining the scope of exemption for imports from the Republic of Singapore under the Customs Act powers cited.

Anti-dumping scope narrowed: Six Day Light Curing Press for bicycle tyres excluded from anti-dumping duty coverage by amendment.
Six Day Light Curing Press for curing bicycle tyres is excluded from the anti-dumping duty on Tyre Curing Presses by substituting the description in the principal customs notification, so that Tyre Curing Presses remain subject to duty except for the specified Six Day Light Curing Press; the amendment implements the designated authority's recommendation following a statutory review.

Anti-dumping duty extension on imported dry cell batteries from China PR mandates payment in Indian currency.
The Central Government amends the principal anti-dumping notification concerning imports of dry cell batteries from China PR to substitute paragraph 2, thereby extending the period of operation of the anti-dumping duty and specifying that the anti-dumping duty shall be paid in Indian currency.

Provisional assessment of imported PVC Flex Film applied pending new shipper review; importers may face retrospective anti dumping liability.
Provisional assessment is ordered for PVC Flex Film imports exported by M/s Haining Tianfu Warp Knitting Co Ltd and M/s Manna pending a new shipper review. The provisional assessment may be secured by such security or guarantee as the proper officer of customs deems fit to cover any deficiency in case a definitive anti dumping duty is imposed retrospectively. If anti dumping duty is recommended and imposed on completion of the review, the importer shall be liable to pay the duty on all imports from the date of initiation of the review.

Customs port appointment: Kattupalli authorised for container trans shipment unloading and loading for export operations under customs notification
The notification adds Kattupalli as item (16) in the table to Notification No.62/1994 Customs (N.T.), authorising the unloading of imported goods in containers for trans shipment and the loading of goods trans shipped in containers for export, effected by Notification No.41/2012 Customs (N.T.) under the powers of section 7(1)(a) of the Customs Act, 1962.

Exemption from additional duty clarifies state destination and tax registration requirements and replaces "solar thermal power" with "solar power".
Exemption from additional duty under section 3(5) amends Notification No.21/2012-Customs by substituting proviso conditions to require the State of destination where goods are to be taken immediately after importation and the importer's VAT or Sales Tax registration number or Central Sales Tax registration number in that State; and by replacing the term "solar thermal power" with "solar power" in the Table entry against S. No. 14.

Customs Tariff amendment modifies duty classifications and exemptions for specific imported inputs used in manufacture, including orthopaedic implants and paper products.
The Central Government amends Notification No.12/2012-Customs by substituting and inserting table entries to revise tariff classifications and duty treatment for specified imported goods, including inputs for manufacture of orthopaedic implants and pulp for newsprint, paper and adult diapers, prescribes a ten percent duty for certain items, inserts a new entry referencing earlier notified goods with Nil duty, amends a dimensional specification in another entry, and omits proviso clause (c).

Exemption from additional duty removed for specific detection and mine search equipment, affecting defence and security imports.
Exemption from the whole of the additional duty leviable under section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act shall not apply to the following goods: hand held metal detector; postal bomb detector; explosive container; portable or fixed door frame metal detector; deep search metal or mine detector; mine impactor; mine prodder (non magnetic); and under vehicle search mirrors. This proviso is inserted into Notification No.39/96 Customs by Notification No.30/2012 and removes prior exemption treatment for these items.

Anti-dumping duty on viscose filament yarn imposed with differential rates for named producer and other exporters from China PR
Anti-dumping duty is imposed on Viscose Filament Yarn under heading 5403 originating in or exported from China PR, with specified ad valorem rates varying by producer and exporter. A specific rate applies to imports produced and exported by M/s Yibin Hiest Fibre Limited Corporation; higher rates apply to any other producer/exporter combinations, exports from China PR via third countries, and imports originating outside China PR but exported from or via China PR. Duty is payable in Indian currency and calculated using the notified rate of exchange.

Correction of Appointee Name: corrigendum replaces earlier name in Common Adjudicating Authority appointment, with directives to notify concerned offices.
The Board amends Order F.No.437/27/2011-Cus.IV dated 16 December 2011 by replacing the name "M/s Roshan Dyes and Intermediates Ltd., Ahmedabad" with "M/s Rohan Dyes and Intermediates Ltd., Ahmedabad," pursuant to powers under the customs notification, and directs distribution of the corrigendum to designated customs, intelligence offices and the departmental web administrator.

Common Adjudicating Authority amendment reallocates adjudication responsibility to the Commissioner of Central Excise Customs and Service Tax, Coimbatore.
A corrigendum exercising powers under Notification No. 15/2002-Customs (N.T.) under section 4(1) of the Customs Act substitutes the designation in the earlier office order: replacing the Commissioner of Customs (Adjudication), Chennai with the Commissioner of Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax, Coimbatore as the proper adjudicating authority, and circulates the amendment to relevant departmental offices for information and action.