Exchange rate notification updates prescribed currency conversion rates for imported goods affecting customs valuation and stamp duty.
Notification prescribes specified foreign currency conversion rates for use in calculating stamp duty and for Customs Act purposes in respect of imported goods, superseding the earlier notification and fixing the applicable conversion benchmarks through two appended schedules that list unit rates and rates per 100 units.

Adjudicating authority appointment assigns Sahar Airport Commissioner to adjudicate a show cause notice to Honda Siel Cars India Ltd.
The Central Government, exercising the power under section 4(1) of the Customs Act, 1962, designates the Commissioner of Customs, Sahar Airport, Mumbai, to act as the Commissioner of Customs (General), New Delhi, for the specific purpose of adjudicating a show cause notice issued to M/s Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, thereby reallocating adjudicatory responsibility for that particular notice.

Duty exemption for precious metal imports under REP licence allowed subject to Export and Import Policy and handbook conditions.
Exemption from customs duty and additional duty is granted for specified gold, platinum and silver and certain findings when imported under a Replenishment Licence issued against export of corresponding jewellery, subject to minimum fineness thresholds, permitted lower fineness findings within an aggregate licence value cap, conformity with the Export and Import Policy and Handbook of Procedures, and the Customs Tariff classification.

Customs tariff valuation fixes import values for edible oils, metals and areca nuts using bill-of-entry exchange rates.
Tariff values are fixed for customs valuation of specified imported edible oils, brass scrap, gold, silver and areca nuts. Gold and silver values apply to specified forms and eligible imports, with stated exclusions for certain post, courier and baggage imports. Gold findings include small components used to secure jewellery. Foreign currency coins, silver jewellery and articles made of silver are excluded from "silver in any form". Tariff values must be converted using the applicable customs exchange rate determined on the bill-of-entry presentation date.

Rescission of provisional anti-dumping notification ends provisional measures after imposition of final anti-dumping duty on dry cell batteries.
The Central Government rescinds the provisional anti-dumping notification No.14/2001-Customs relating to dry cell batteries following levy of a final anti-dumping duty, terminating the provisional measures prospectively while preserving actions taken or omissions occurring before the rescission, pursuant to the statutory anti-dumping rule framework.

Anti-dumping duty on dry cell batteries imposed, charged as the difference between reference value and landed value.
Anti-dumping duty is imposed on R6/AA/UM3 primary pencil cells and batteries from China because they were exported below normal value and caused material injury; the duty equals the difference between a specified reference value and the landed value (assessable value under the Customs Act, excluding certain tariff duties), is payable in Indian currency, applies from the provisional duty date for a prescribed term, and uses government-published exchange rates applicable on the bill of entry date.

Customs tariff correction replaces 'mm' with 'm' in specified tariff table column, amending an earlier notification.
Corrigendum directing that every instance of the unit designation "mm" in the identified column of Table I of the earlier customs notification is to be read as "m", effecting a textual correction to the tariff schedule.

Anti-dumping duty rescission under Customs Tariff powers rescinds prior notification and alters anti-dumping administration.
The Central Government, exercising powers under the Customs Tariff Act and the rules for identification, assessment and collection of anti-dumping duty and determination of injury, rescinded an earlier customs notification issued in January, withdrawing that administrative instrument governing anti-dumping duty procedures.

Concessional duty extension for defence imports extended, altering customs notification to continue concessional treatment period.
The Central Government, exercising powers under the Customs Act, amends the Table to the principal customs notification by substituting the previously specified terminating month with a new terminating month in the Explanation against the relevant serial entry, thereby extending concessional duty treatment for defence imports for an additional year.

Exchange rate notification fixes rupee conversion rates for exported goods under section 14, governing customs currency conversion.
Fixes rupee equivalents for specified foreign currencies for conversion under section 14 of the Customs Act in relation to exported goods, effective 1 August 2001. The notification prescribes rupee values per currency unit, and per one hundred units for certain currencies, to be applied in export-related customs conversions; a separate simultaneous notification covers import goods.

Exchange rate notification fixes foreign-to-rupee conversion rates for imported goods under customs law, specifying per hundred treatment for some currencies.
Notification prescribes rupee equivalents for specified foreign currencies for conversion under section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962, applicable to imported goods and effective from the stated operative date. It lists individual currency rates and specifies that certain currencies are to be converted on a per-hundred-unit basis. A separate simultaneous notification deals with export goods.

Concessional duty extension for defence imports prolongs exemption period under the Customs Act, maintaining relief for eligible importers.
The Central Government, exercising powers under section 25(1) of the Customs Act, 1962, amends Notification No. 39/96 Customs by substituting the specified terminal month in the Explanation to S. No. 15 of the Table, replacing the earlier terminal month with a later terminal month to extend the concessional duty period for specified defence imports.

Anti-dumping duty on ferro silicon from Ukraine set provisionally against landed value to address dumping impacts.
A provisional anti-dumping duty is imposed on ferro silicon originating in or exported from Ukraine, calculated as the difference between an amount equivalent to US $ 761 per metric tonne and the landed value per metric tonne, payable in Indian currency and effective up to and inclusive of 19 January 2002. "Landed value" is defined as the assessable value under the Customs Act excluding certain Customs duties, and the exchange rate for calculation is the rate published by the Ministry of Finance, with the relevant date being presentation of the bill of entry.

Anti-dumping duty on 2-MNI imports: duty equals difference between reference value and landed value, payable in domestic currency.
Imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of 2-MNI from the People's Republic of China is directed because the article was exported below normal value causing injury; the duty is calculated as the difference between a specified reference value and the landed value per kilogramme, payable in Indian currency. "Landed value" means the assessable value under the Customs Act excluding certain customs duties, and the applicable rate of exchange is the Government-notified rate as of the bill of entry date.

Anti-dumping duty on imported seamless steel pipes imposed, payable in local currency, equal to margin minus landed value.
The Central Government imposes anti-dumping duty on specified seamless tubes and pipes from listed countries and exporters; duty equals the difference between a stated US dollar amount in the annexed Table and the landed value of imports, applies to defined categories, is payable in Indian currency, and uses assessable value and a notified exchange rate for calculation.

Exemption extension for donated earthquake relief goods ensures continued duty relief for imports intended for rehabilitation.
The government amends Notification No. 7/2001 Customs by substituting the date in paragraph 2 so as to extend the terminal date for exemption of goods intended for donation for relief and rehabilitation of persons affected by the Gujarat earthquake, thereby continuing duty-free treatment for such donated relief consignments under the original exemption scheme.

Anti-dumping duty on Vitamin AD3 imports from EU and Singapore imposed to offset dumping and material injury.
Imposition of anti-dumping duty on Vitamin AD3 500/100 from the European Union and Singapore directs that duty be calculated as the difference between a specified US dollar amount per kilogramme and the landed value of imports; duty is payable in Indian currency and effective until the stated expiry. Landed value is defined as the assessable value under the Customs Act excluding certain customs duties, and the applicable rate of exchange is the government-notified rate for the bill of entry presentation date.

Customs exemption update: United Nations World Food Programme added to Annexure under section 25(1) amendment.
The Central Government, exercising powers under section 25(1) of the Customs Act, 1962, amends Notification No.84/97-Customs by inserting in the ANNEXURE a new serial entry: "7. United Nations World Food Programme," effected by Notification No.75/2001 dated 6th July 2001 as necessary in the public interest.

Anti-dumping duty on Hexamine imposed for imports from specified countries, with rates and exchange rules governing payment.
Anti-dumping duty is imposed on Hexamine (sub heading 2921.29) from Saudi Arabia and Russia after preliminary findings of dumping, injury and causation; country-wise per kilogramme duty rates are specified. The duty is effective until the stated terminal date and payable in Indian currency, with the applicable rate of exchange being that notified by the Department of Revenue and determined as of the date of presentation of the bill of entry under section 46 of the Customs Act.

Safeguard duty on phenol continued, imposing time-limited import measures with tariff rates and conditional exemptions.
The Central Government imposed a temporary safeguard duty on imports of phenol after findings that increased imports continued to threaten serious injury to domestic producers, prescribing a higher duty in the first year and a lower duty in the second year. The notification includes exemptions for phenol imported under specified quantity and annual based Advance Licences subject to non transferable and actual user conditions, and exempts imports from developing countries except specified exceptions; it invokes the statutory safeguard framework and implementing rules.