Anti-dumping duty on DPP Red 254 imposed with differentiated rates by origin, exporter and producer for fixed term.
Imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of Diketopyrrolo Pyrrole Pigment Red 254 (DPP Red 254) from the People's Republic of China and Switzerland, following findings of exports below normal value and material injury to the domestic industry. The notification prescribes definitive per kilogram dollar-denominated rates differentiated by country of origin, country of export, and identified producers/exporters; duties are payable in Indian currency, effective for a fixed statutory term, with exchange rates determined by government notifications and the bill-of-entry date as relevant date.

Warehousing station designation enables exclusive Export Oriented Undertaking upon SEZ Development Commissioner approval under the Customs Act.
Alakode Village in Thodupuzha Taluk, Idukki District, Kerala is declared a warehousing station under section 9 of the Customs Act, 1962 for the limited purpose of establishing a 100% Export Oriented Undertaking, pursuant to powers conferred by Notification No. 33/94 Cus (NT) and subject to approval by the Development Commissioner, Cochin Special Economic Zone.

Fixation of tariff values for selected edible oils, metals and agricultural commodities, updating customs valuation for imports.
The Central Board of Excise & Customs amends the principal Customs (Non Tariff) notification by substituting TABLE 1, TABLE 2 and TABLE 3 to fix tariff values in US dollars for specified imported goods, including named edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds, areca nuts, and per unit values for gold and silver where specified notification benefits are availed.

Basic customs duty increase on iron and steel products alters tariff classifications and duty rates under customs notification.
Amendment revises the exemption table of Notification No. 12/2012-Customs by substituting serial numbers and inserting new serials identifying specific Chapter 72 tariff headings and exclusions, and prescribing distinct basic customs duty rates for those headings and for seconds and defectives, thereby increasing and reclassifying duty incidence on targeted iron and steel products.

Anti-dumping duty on potassium carbonate imports from Taiwan and Korea RP continues with specified country specific rates and conditions.
Imposition of anti-dumping duty on Potassium Carbonate (tariff item 2836 40 00) for five years, continuing measures except for imports from the People's Republic of China and the European Union. The designated authority found dumping from Taiwan and likelihood of recurrence of dumping and injury from Korea RP, and recommended continued duties with modifications. The notification prescribes country and trade specific duty rates per metric tonne in US Dollar terms, identifies tariff classification and parties, requires payment in Indian currency, and applies the notified exchange rate as of bill of entry presentation.

Anti-dumping duty on flax/linen fabric over 50% flax imposed with specified per metre rates and five year application.
Definitive anti dumping duty is imposed on Flax or Linen Fabric with over 50% flax content originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong, based on findings of dumping, positive dumping and injury margins and likelihood of injury on cessation of duties; specified per metre rates in US dollars apply differentially by origin/export combinations and the duty is effective for five years from publication, payable in Indian currency with exchange rate determined by government notification and bill of entry date.

Customs amendment adds Umroli as a listed location for loading bauxite ore for export under the notification.
Amendment to a central customs notification adds a new Table entry for the State of Maharashtra by inserting a serial entry for Umroli identifying Loading of Bauxite ore for export, thereby extending the scope of Notification No. 62/94 - Customs (N.T.) to include that activity at that location.

Basic customs duty on wheat amended to a specified rate, with applicability continuing until a designated subsequent effective date.
Notification No.44/2015-Customs amends Notification No.12/2012-Customs by substituting the column (4) entry for serial number 34 of the Table with "10%" and by inserting proviso clause (ac) to state that the goods at serial number 34 of the Table shall be subject to that provision on or after the first day of April, 2016, under the authority of section 25(1) of the Customs Act, 1962.

Exchange rate determination: notified conversion rates for specified foreign currencies for import and export purposes.
Determination of exchange rates for conversion of specified foreign currencies into Indian rupees and vice versa with effect from 7 August 2015 under the power conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962. The Central Board of Excise and Customs prescribes distinct rates for imported and export goods and annexes Schedule I (rates per unit) and Schedule II (rates per 100 units) listing applicable conversion figures for listed currencies for customs valuation and conversion purposes.

Anti dumping duty on Vitamin C imports from China imposed, applying a specified per unit charge and fixed-term applicability.
Definitive anti dumping duty is imposed on all forms and grades of Vitamin C originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, following findings of continued dumping, injury to the domestic industry, and likelihood of intensified dumping if duties lapsed. A specified per unit duty in foreign currency is applied to imports produced or exported by any producer or exporter listed; synonyms of Vitamin C are included. The duty is effective for a five year term from publication, payable in Indian currency with exchange conversion as per notified Customs Act rates and the bill of entry date for determination.

Anti-dumping duty extension on viscose staple fibre maintained; continuation authorized under Customs Tariff Act and relevant rules.
Extension of anti-dumping measures is ordered for Viscose Staple Fibre excluding Bamboo Fibre originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China and Indonesia. Acting under the Customs Tariff Act and rule 23, the Central Government amends the principal notification to provide that it shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 25th day of July, 2016, unless revoked earlier, thereby continuing the existing anti-dumping duty regime without changing the tariff classification or scope of goods.

Customs exemption for ship repair units removes registration prerequisite, allowing imports for ocean going vessel repairs.
The government amends Notification No. 12/2012-Customs by substituting the Table entry at S. No. 459 so that capital goods and spares thereof, raw materials, parts, material handling equipment and consumables imported for repairs of ocean-going vessels by a ship repair unit are covered, thereby removing the earlier registration conditionality tied to the Director General of Shipping.

Tariff value fixation updates substitute new tariff values for specified import goods affecting customs valuation
Exercise of power under section 14(2) of the Customs Act, 1962 to amend Notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.) by substituting TABLE-1, TABLE-2 and TABLE-3 to prescribe updated tariff values for specified import goods, listing commodity descriptions and corresponding tariff values per metric tonne and per unit measures for precious metals.

Rescission of anti dumping notification under Customs Tariff Act revokes the earlier notification while preserving prior actions.
The Central Government, invoking section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act and the Customs Tariff rules on anti dumping duty, rescinds the Government notification of December 2011 implementing anti dumping measures, withdrawing that notification prospectively. The rescission preserves validity of actions done or omissions made before the rescission, and cites the departmental file reference and administrative authority for record.

Anti-dumping duty: final assessment ordered on imports of specified ceramic glazed tiles from the named exporter/producer.
All imports of the subject ceramic glazed tiles by the specified producer through the specified exporter that were provisionally assessed under the earlier provisional-assessment notification are to be finally assessed on payment of the anti-dumping duty as imposed by the earlier notification applicable to imports of the subject goods originating in or exported from China.

Customs notification amendment expands authorised signatory to include Chief Executive Officer alongside functional Director under statutory power.
The notification amends Notification No.39/96-Customs by substituting, in the TABLE against S.No.10A, column (3), Explanation, item (ii), the words "functional Director" with "functional Director or the Chief Executive Officer, as the case may be," thereby expressly recognising the Chief Executive Officer alongside the functional Director for the specified purpose; the change is effected under statutory powers and published as Notification No.42/2015-Customs.

Customs exemption amendment expands specified anti tuberculosis drugs and diagnostic equipment eligible for relief under the notification.
Amendment substitutes the operative date in the Explanation of the customs exemption notification and replaces the prior TABLE with a new TABLE itemising exempt goods under two categories: Anti Tuberculosis Drugs (specified formulations and pediatric and adult presentations) and Diagnostics and Equipments (specified laboratory devices, molecular and microscopy platforms, culture reagents, cartridges and supporting equipment), effectuating the exemption scope under the Central Government's powers under the Customs Act.

Anti-dumping duty on compact fluorescent lamp imports to address dumped pricing and likely injury to domestic industry.
Imposes anti-dumping duty on Compact Fluorescent Lamps originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China for five years, following findings that such lamps were sold at dumped and below-cost prices and likely to cause material injury to the domestic industry. The notification sets the tariff heading, describes the product scope (including integrated and unassembled types with or without ballast, control gear or choke), specifies a per-piece duty rate in the currency shown in the Table, and requires payment in Indian currency using the exchange rate applicable on the bill of entry date.

Common Adjudicating Authority designated to adjudicate a specified customs show cause notice relating to an importer.
The Central Board of Excise and Customs appoints the Additional Commissioner of Customs (Port Import), 15/1 Strand Road, Customs House, Kolkata as the Common Adjudicating Authority under sections 4(1) and 5(1) of the Customs Act, 1962, to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the listed Additional Commissioners of Customs at specified ports and ICDs, limited to adjudicating matters arising from the show cause notice issued to M/s Robot Mining Equipments Pvt. Ltd. dated 22 November 2014.

Common Adjudicating Authority appointment: Joint/Additional Commissioner empowered to adjudicate show cause notices concerning Woodkala Impex across specified customs jurisdictions.
The Joint/Additional Commissioner of Customs, Inland Container Depot, Hyderabad is designated as the Common Adjudicating Authority under sections 4(1) and 5(1) of the Customs Act, 1962 to exercise powers and discharge duties of specified Joint/Additional Commissioners of Customs at Hyderabad, Mundra and Kandla for adjudication of show cause notices issued in relation to M/s Woodkala Impex (P) Ltd and others.