Anti-dumping duty on Ceftriaxone imports from China prescribed, with producer-specific per-unit duties and exchange conversion rules.
Definitive anti-dumping duty is imposed on Ceftriaxone Sodium Sterile (tariff item 2941 90 90) following findings of dumping from the People's Republic of China, substantial dumping margins above de minimis, and material injury to the domestic industry caused by volume and price effects; producer- and exporter-specific per-kilogram duty rates are prescribed, with duties effective from the date of provisional imposition, payable in Indian currency, and conversion governed by the notified rate of exchange.

Exchange rate determination for customs conversion prescribes specific currency rates that govern import and export valuation.
The Central Board of Excise and Customs, under the Customs Act, prescribes specific rupee conversion rates for specified foreign currencies to be used for customs valuation of imported and exported goods effective 1st September, 2008; rates are detailed in Schedule I (per unit) and Schedule II (per 100 units for Japanese Yen) with separate columns for import and export application, and the notification supersedes the prior exchange rate notification.

Customs tariff amendment substitutes a tariff classification entry, updating the operative heading for duty assessment.
The Central Government amends Notification No.20/2006 Customs by substituting, in the Table at S.No.56 column (2), the existing entry with a new tariff classification code, thereby updating the operative tariff heading used for duty assessment under the Customs Tariff framework.

Tariff value fixation substitutes the import tariff table, updating declared values for edible oils, brass scrap and poppy seeds.
Substitution of the tariff Table prescribes tariff values in US dollars per metric tonne for specified imported goods, principally edible oils and certain commodities; most palm oil and palmolein entries and crude soyabean oil remain unchanged while tariff values for brass scrap (all grades) and poppy seeds are set, thereby establishing the valuation benchmarks to be applied at import.

Duty free tariff preference for least developed countries grants conditional customs relief upon proof of origin.
Notification No. 96/2008-Customs grants reduced or zero customs duty for imports from listed Least Developed Countries by exempting goods under the First Schedule except those in Appendix II and by applying differentiated percentage concessions in Appendix I. Relief is measured against the applied rate of duty (standard rate plus Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess as read with other notifications). Entitlement is conditional on the importer proving origin in accordance with the Rules of Origin, and the notification must be read with contemporaneous section 25(1) notifications.

Rules of origin require goods to be wholly produced or meet value added and tariff heading change tests for preferences.
Products from beneficiary least developed countries qualify for duty free preference only if shown at importation to be originating and supported by a designated Certificate of Origin. Origin is satisfied where goods are wholly produced or, if not wholly produced, where they meet all three tests: the local value added content meets the minimum threshold, a change in tariff heading at the HS 4 digit level occurs, and the final manufacturing process is performed in the beneficiary country. Certificates must follow prescribed form, issuance, presentation and verification procedures.

Customs amendment substitutes listed item to classify Micronised Progesterone or Injection Progesterone, altering tariff applicability.
The Central Government, invoking its statutory power under the Customs Act, substitutes item (58) in List 3 of the Annexure to Notification No. 21/2002-Customs with "Micronised Progesterone or Injection Progesterone," effecting an amendment to the tariff classification and exemption/effective duty regimen set out in the principal notification.

Tariff value fixation updated for select edible oils, brass scrap and poppy seeds under customs valuation framework.
The Board, under section 14(2) of the Customs Act, 1962, amends Notification No. 36/2001-Cus (N.T.) by substituting a new Table setting tariff values in US$ per metric tonne for specified goods. The Table specifies tariff values for crude palm oil, RBD and other palm oil variants, crude palmolein and its variants, crude soyabean oil, brass scrap (all grades) and poppy seeds, indicating unchanged values for several edible oil entries and new values for brass scrap and poppy seeds.

Anti-dumping duty exemption for specified exporter removes duty on certain vitrified and porcelain tile imports.
An amendment exempts imports of vitrified and porcelain tiles produced by M/s Foshan Nanhai Jing Yu Ceramics Ltd. (Bioma Ceramics), PRC and exported by M/s Shye International, Hong Kong from the imposed anti-dumping duty, based on a new shipper review finding a de minimis dumping margin and the designated authority's recommendation; the amendment inserts a proviso to the original notification and is effective from the date of that notification.

Claim for refund of additional customs duty required within one year; file with jurisdictional customs officer.
The amendment to Notification No.102/2007-Customs substitutes paragraph 2(c) to require that an importer seeking refund of additional customs duty paid on imported goods must file a claim with the jurisdictional customs officer before the expiry of one year from the date of payment of that duty.

Rescission of Anti-dumping Duty on imports of Diclofenac Sodium originating from China lifts prior duty except for past actions.
Withdraws the prior notification imposing anti-dumping duty on Diclofenac Sodium imports from the People's Republic of China pursuant to the Central Government's powers under the Customs Tariff framework and applicable anti-dumping rules, with the withdrawal not affecting actions or omissions completed before the rescission.

Anti dumping duty imposed on Diclofenac Sodium imports from China and transshipped via China, affecting specified exporters and producers.
The Central Government, relying on the designated authority's findings of dumping, material injury and causation, imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty on Diclofenac Sodium imports falling under the stated Customs Tariff heading. The scope covers goods originating in the People's Republic of China and goods exported from China (including transshipments through China), with the duty specified per kilogram in Indian currency and levied with effect from the date provisional duty was imposed.

Exchange rate determination: official import and export currency conversion rates specified for customs valuation and compliance.
The Central Board of Excise and Customs, under section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962, prescribes distinct official exchange rate conversions for specified foreign currencies for assessing imported and exported goods, effective from 1st August, 2008; rates are set out in Schedule I (per unit) and Schedule II (per 100 units for Japanese Yen). The notification supersedes Notification No.79/2008 and was later superseded by Notification No.102/2008.

Common adjudicating authority appointed to exercise customs adjudication powers for specified show-cause notices in import cases.
CBEC appoints a Common Adjudicating Authority, directing the Joint/Additional Commissioner of Customs (Import), Chennai Sea Port, to exercise the powers and duties of the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Import), Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, solely for adjudicating specified show cause notice(s) arising from an investigation, under sections 4(1) and 5(1) of the Customs Act, 1962.

Common adjudicating authority appointed to centralize adjudication of Show Cause Notices against M/s K.G.Denim effective immediately.
Under powers conferred by sub section (1) of section 4 and sub section (1) of section 5 of the Customs Act, 1962, the Board appoints the Commissioner of Customs, Tuticorin, as common adjudicating authority to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the various adjudicating authorities in respect of the specified Show Cause Notices, transferring adjudication of those notices relating to M/s K.G.Denim Limited to the Commissioner of Customs, Tuticorin.

Common adjudicating authority appointed to exercise export commissioner's powers to adjudicate DRI-related show-cause proceedings.
The Central Board of Excise and Customs appoints the Commissioner of Customs (Export), Jawaharlal Nehuie Custom House, Nhava Sheva, as a Common Adjudicating Authority empowered to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the Commissioner of Customs (Export), Air Cargo Complex, Sahar, Mumbai, specifically to adjudicate a show-cause notice and related proceedings originating from the revenue intelligence function.

Common adjudicating authority appointed to centralize customs adjudication for show cause notices arising from a DRI investigation.
Central Board of Excise and Customs, under sections 4(1) and 5(1) of the Customs Act, 1962, appoints the Commissioner of Customs (Export), Custom House, Chennai as a Common Adjudicating Authority to exercise the powers of several named commissionerates for the purpose of adjudicating matters arising from the show cause notice issued to M/s Aman Enterprise and others (F.No.DRI/SRU/INV 04/2006 dated 31 December 2007) by the Additional Director General, DRI, Ahmedabad.

Common Adjudicating Authority appointed to adjudicate Customs show cause proceedings arising from DRI notices against listed importers.
A Common Adjudicating Authority is appointed-vesting the Commissioner of Central Excise (Adjudication), Chennai with the powers and duties of three specified Customs Commissioners-to adjudicate show cause matters under the Customs Act arising from DRI notices concerning two named proprietors and their firms, thereby consolidating adjudicatory jurisdiction for those specific proceedings.

Adjudicating authority amendment expands Customs adjudication list by adding an additional commissioner role under the Customs Act framework.
Amendment inserts the Commissioner of Central Excise, Indore as a Common Adjudicating Authority/Proper Officer into Notification No. 108/2007-Customs(N.T.), effected under the powers of sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Customs Act, 1962, by Customs Notification No. 92/2008 (N.T.) dated 25th July, 2008, thereby expanding the list of authorities authorised to adjudicate Customs matters.

Adjudicating authorities redefined: Nhava Sheva renumbered and Tughlakabad Commissioner of Customs added as authority.
The notification amends the earlier S.O. 1776 (E) by substituting the bracketed entry to list Commissioner of Customs (Imports), Nhava Sheva as a numbered entry and adding Commissioner of Customs, Inland Container Depot, Tughlakabad, New Delhi as an additional adjudicating authority, under the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 4 and sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Customs Act, 1962.