Tariff value fixation for specified imports updated by customs notification; substituted table sets US dollar per metric tonne values.
The Board amends Notification No. 36/2001-Cus (N.T.) by substituting a new Table that fixes tariff values in US dollars per metric tonne for specified tariff items. The Table preserves existing tariff values for listed palm oil and palmolein categories and specifies values for crude soyabean oil, brass scrap (all grades), and poppy seeds; the amendment is issued under powers conferred by the Customs Act and published in the Gazette.

Re-export period extension: re-export timeframe increased to six months under amended customs notification, clarifying substitution.
The amendment substitutes the prescribed re-export time limit in the TABLE of the principal exemption notification No.13/2010-Customs by replacing every occurrence of "within three months" with "within six months," effected by Notification No.9/2011-Customs issued under the power to amend customs notifications.

Additional duty exemption for jute product imports from specified neighbouring countries reduces customs tariff burden on qualifying imports.
Exempts additional duty of customs on specified jute product tariff headings when imported from the notified neighbouring countries, under authority of section 25 of the Customs Act and section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act; identifies tariff headings and records amendments to headings and beneficiary countries, and notes subsequent rescission by later notification.

Designation change of authority: Additional Secretary substituted by Joint Secretary for anti-dumping administration under Customs Tariff rules.
The Central Government amends Notification No.74/2000-Customs (N.T.) by substituting the words "Additional Secretary" with "Joint Secretary" in the designation of the authority appointed under the Customs Tariff Rules for identification, assessment and collection of anti-dumping duty and determination of injury.

Drawback rules expanded to include additional tariff headings, altering eligibility under specified procedural provisions in the rules.
The amendment substitutes the prior limited list of tariff headings with an expanded list-adding multiple dairy, agricultural and an additional chemical heading-within the second proviso to rule 3(1) clause (v), sub rule (4) of rule 6 and sub rule (5) of rule 7 of the Customs, Central Excise Duties and Service Tax Drawback Rules, 1995; the rules take effect on publication in the Official Gazette.

Drawback rate amendment: revised customs drawback rates for dairy, eggs, honey and casein under substituted tariff entries.
Substitutes Schedule entries in Notification No. 84/2010 for Chapter 4 (tariff items 0401-0410) to set drawback rates: milk and most milk-derivative items are assigned nil rates, while birds' eggs, egg products, natural honey and certain edible animal products carry a non-nil drawback rate. Substitutes tariff item 3501 in Chapter 35 (casein and derivatives; casein glues) to carry nil drawback rates. Amendment issued under powers granted by the Customs Act, Central Excise Act and Finance Act read with the Customs, Central Excise Duties and Service Tax Drawback Rules, 1995.

Customs duty exemption for event-imported sporting and broadcast goods, subject to re-export and bond guarantees.
Exemption from customs duty and additional duty is available for specified sporting, medical, photographic, audio-visual, broadcast, computer and office equipment imported for organising the ICC World Cup 2011, subject to importation by BCCI or a BCCI-authorised importer with identification of goods and purpose, provision at clearance of a bond supported by a bank guarantee undertaking re-export within three months of official closure and liability to pay duty if not re-exported, and import/re-export via designated ports and terminals.

Anti-dumping duty on barium carbonate imposed to counter dumped imports from specified exporters, with per-unit rates prescribed.
Imposition of anti-dumping duty on barium carbonate follows designated authority findings that exports from the People's Republic of China were dumped, caused material injury, and warranted provisional measures. The Central Government prescribes specific per-unit US dollar duty rates for named producers and exporters and default rates for other origin/export combinations, applicable to imports under the stated tariff sub-heading; the duty is payable in Indian currency, for a fixed statutory period from the provisional imposition, with exchange rate determined as notified under the Customs Act and tied to bill of entry presentation.

Continuation of anti-dumping duty on cellophane transparent film from China extended by government notification officially.
The Central Government amended notification No. 94/2006 Customs to add a paragraph continuing the anti-dumping duty on imports of Cellophane Transparent Film (heading 3920) originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, following a review under sub section (5) of section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and in pursuance of rule 23 of the relevant anti dumping rules; the amendment preserves the notification in force for a specified period unless earlier revoked.

Determination of Origin expanded to include Lao PDR under ASEAN India preferential trade rules, amending Annexure IV.
The Central Government, under section 5(1) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, issued the Customs Tariff Determination of Origin First Amendment Rules, 2011 by Notification No. 8/2011, inserting a new S. No. 8 in Annexure IV of the 2009 Rules to include "Lao PDR" among the listed countries for origin determination under the ASEAN-India Preferential Trade Agreement.

Fixation of tariff values updated for specified edible oils and brass scrap, maintaining prior unit rates where indicated.
The Board substitutes the Table in Notification No. 36/2001-Cus(N.T.), prescribing tariff values (US$ per metric tonne) for specified imports-Crude Palm Oil, RBD Palm Oil, other Palm Oil and Palmolein categories, Crude Soybean Oil, Brass Scrap (all grades) and Poppy Seeds-mostly retaining previously notified unit rates marked as "no change", to be applied for import valuation and customs assessment under statutory customs powers.

Exchange Rate Determination: prescribed foreign currency conversion rates for import and export goods take effect from notified date.
The Central Board of Excise and Customs, exercising statutory authority, prescribes conversion rates of specified foreign currencies into Indian rupees for customs purposes, effective from the notified date, superseding the prior notification; Schedule I lists per-unit rupee equivalents for major currencies for import and export goods and Schedule II lists the rupee equivalent for one hundred units of the Japanese Yen.

Common Adjudicating Authority appointed to centralize adjudication of specified customs show cause notices affecting listed importers.
The Central Board of Excise and Customs appoints the Commissioner of Customs (Imports), Mumbai as the Common Adjudicating Authority to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the officers specified in the Table for adjudication of the listed show cause notices, mapping each party and notice series to the issuing authority and the officer-designations whose powers are to be exercised by the appointee.

Common Adjudicating Authority appointed to adjudicate show-cause matters under the Customs Act, enabling centralized adjudication for affected locations.
The Central Board of Excise and Customs appoints the Additional Commissioner of Customs or Joint Commissioner, Ludhiana, as Common Adjudicating Authority to exercise the powers and discharge duties of specified Additional/Joint Commissioners at three customs formations for the purpose of adjudicating specified show-cause notice proceedings issued by the regional revenue intelligence unit, limited to those matters and referencing the originating filing.

Common Adjudicating Authority appointment transfers adjudicatory powers over import show cause notice concerning M/s Matex International.
Appointment authorises the Additional or Joint Commissioner of Customs, Ludhiana to exercise the powers and discharge duties of the Additional or Joint Commissioner of Customs (Import), Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House, solely for adjudication of the show cause notice issued by the Additional Director, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Ludhiana Regional Unit, in relation to M/s Matex International and others.

Customs notification amendment substitutes the previously notified effective date, extending the exemption deadline by later substitution.
The Central Government, invoking powers under the Customs Act, issues Notification No. 4/2011-Customs to amend Notification No. 21/2002-Customs by substituting the previously specified effective date in the proviso to the preamble, clause (f), with a later date; the instrument is framed as a corrigendum to budget-related miscellaneous exemption notifications and cites the principal notification and its prior amendment history.

Corrigendum to customs notification corrects product descriptions, replacing specified PVC phrases to clarify tariff coverage.
Corrigendum amends an earlier customs notification by substituting wording in the Note: replace "PVC films and tarpaulins" with "tarpaulins" and replace "PVC Rigid Films" with "PVC films," effecting a textual correction to the scope of the referenced tariff notification.

Preferential tariff exemption extended by adding Lao People's Democratic Republic, enabling concessionary customs duty treatment for its imports.
Adds the Lao People's Democratic Republic to Appendix I of Notification No.153/2009-Customs, extending preferential tariff treatment so that goods imported from that country are exempt from customs duty to the extent it exceeds the prescribed rate, thereby aligning its imports with the concessionary duty treatment granted to other listed countries.

Presidential appreciation certificate awarded to customs personnel for meritorious and specially distinguished public service under the departmental awards scheme.
Presidential appreciation certificates are conferred on specified Customs & Central Excise and Enforcement personnel for two categories: exceptionally meritorious service at risk of life, and specially distinguished record of service; recipients are listed across ranks and functional units and the awards are made pursuant to the departmental awards scheme governing recognition of officers and staff.

Tariff value fixation for specified edible oils and brass scrap updated under Customs Act notification, affecting import valuation.
Substitution of the original notification table under section 14(2) of the Customs Act, 1962, to fix tariff values (US$ per metric tonne) for specified goods including crude palm oil, palmolein variants, crude soyabean oil, brass scrap (all grades) and poppy seeds, establishing reference values for customs valuation and non tariff compliance.