Anti-dumping duty extension on injection moulding machines from China PR maintained pending review, remaining in force until 11 May 2015.
The notification amends the earlier anti-dumping duty measure on plastic processing or injection moulding machines (clamping force 40-1000 tonnes) originating in China PR by inserting a clause that continues the existing duty pending completion of a statutory review, keeping the duty in force up to and inclusive of 11 May 2015 under powers conferred by the Customs Tariff Act and the anti-dumping rules.

Fixation of tariff values: notification updates customs tariff values for specified imported commodities under statutory power.
The Central Board of Excise & Customs, exercising powers under section 14(2) of the Customs Act, 1962, amends Notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.) by substituting TABLE-1, TABLE-2 and TABLE-3 to prescribe updated tariff values in US dollars for specified imported commodities, including various palm oils, palmolein, crude soyabean oil, brass scrap, poppy seeds, areca nuts, and unit-based values for gold and silver where certain notification benefits are availed.

Anti dumping duty continuation on homopolymer PVC: targeted duties imposed by origin, exporter and producer to prevent dumped imports.
Continuation of anti dumping duty on homopolymer of vinyl chloride monomer (suspension grade) is imposed following a review that found dumped imports (except Korea RP) causing material injury; the Central Government has prescribed country , producer and exporter specific duty rates as set out in the Table, with certain nil entries, payment in Indian currency, a five year effectiveness unless earlier revoked, and exchange rate determination linked to notifications under the Customs Act and the bill of entry date.

Anti-dumping duty imposed on PVC homopolymer imports from EU and Mexico to counter dumped imports and protect domestic industry.
Definitive anti-dumping duty is imposed on homopolymer of vinyl chloride monomer (suspension grade) imports from the European Union and Mexico for five years to counter dumped imports causing material injury. Specified per metric ton rates in US dollars apply to named producers and exporters and to other exporter/country combinations at higher residual rates. The product scope excludes certain specialty PVC suspension resins. Duty is payable in Indian currency using the Government-specified exchange rate with the relevant date as the bill of entry presentation.

Anti-dumping duty continuation on presensitised aluminium plates sustained to prevent continued dumping and injury to industry.
The Central Government has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty for five years on presensitised positive offset aluminium plates (thickness 0.15-0.40 mm, 0.03 mm) following findings of continued and likely intensified dumping from the People's Republic of China causing injury to domestic industry, prescribing a specified per-unit duty applicable where China is origin or exporter, payable in Indian currency with exchange-rate determination as per separate Government notification.

Common Adjudicating Authority assignment directs transfer of a show cause notice to the designated Commissioner of Customs for adjudication.
The Board directs that the Show Cause Notice issued by a revenue investigation unit in Delhi concerning M/s Johnson Controls Pricol Pvt. Ltd. is assigned for adjudication to the Commissioner of Customs, (Airport & Air Cargo), Integrated Air Export Complex, Chennai, designating that commissioner as the Common Adjudicating Authority and circulating the order to specified customs offices for implementation and information.

Common Adjudicating Authority assigned adjudication of a DRI-issued Show Cause Notice to the Commissioner of Central Excise Delhi IV.
The Board transfers adjudicatory responsibility for the Show Cause Notice issued by the Additional Director General, DRI Zonal Unit, Ahmedabad concerning M/s Polyglass Acrylic Manufacturing Co. Pvt. Ltd. to the Commissioner of Central Excise, Delhi IV under the customs notification framework, effectuating an administrative jurisdictional transfer and designating the Commissioner as the Common Adjudicating Authority for adjudication.

Assignment of adjudication: a customs show cause notice transferred to the Commissioner for adjudication under customs law.
Pursuant to Notification No.15/2002 Customs (N.T.) issued under sub section (1) of section 4 of the Customs Act, 1962 (as amended), a Show Cause Notice concerning M/s Asian Granito India Limited is assigned to the Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad, who is designated to adjudicate the matter; the order effects an administrative transfer of adjudicatory responsibility and is copied to the issuing unit, relevant Commissioners of Customs, and the Board's electronic contact.

Adjudication assignment: Show Cause Notice in Auro Gold matter transferred to Commissioner of Customs for adjudication.
The Central Board of Excise & Customs assigns Show Cause Notice F.No.DRI/MZU/C/Inv-04/2013-14 dated 28.02.2014, issued by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, to the Commissioner of Customs, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, as the designated Common Adjudicating Authority/Proper Officer for adjudication in the matter of M/s Auro Gold Jewellery Private Limited, with administrative copies circulated to specified customs commissioners and departmental records.

Exchange Rate Determination sets official foreign currency conversion rates for import and export goods, superseding prior notification.
Determination under customs authority prescribes official rupee conversion rates for specified foreign currencies, with separate entries for imported goods and export goods, effective from the notified commencement and superseding the prior notification. Two annexed schedules list per unit rates and per hundred unit rates for the applicable currencies to be used for customs valuation and related purposes.

Fixation of tariff values: notification updates import valuation for specified commodities, prescribing new tariff benchmarks under customs authority.
Amendment substitutes TABLE-1, TABLE-2 and TABLE-3 of the principal customs notification by prescribing updated tariff values in US dollars for specified tariff items including edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds, areca nuts, and specified gold and silver consignments, to be applied for customs valuation and related non-tariff procedures under the Department of Revenue's delegated authority.

Presidential Award allowance increased for eligible officers; revised monthly rates apply from the notification date.
Increase in monthly monetary allowance for officers awarded the Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificate for exceptionally meritorious service at the risk of life. The substituted schedule prescribes revised monthly allowances for officers of Customs, Central Excise, Central Bureau of Narcotics, Narcotics Control Bureau and the Directorate of Enforcement, including an additional allowance for a fresh act by an officer already receiving the allowance. The revised rates apply to past and future recipients from the date of issue of the notification.

Anti-dumping duty on methylene chloride imposed with country- and exporter-specific per-unit charges, payable in Indian currency.
Imposes definitive anti-dumping duty on Methylene Chloride (2903 12) imported from the European Union, United States of America and Korea RP, with specified producer- and exporter-specific per-kilogram rates in US Dollar equivalents, payable in Indian currency. The duty is effective for five years from the provisional imposition date; exchange rate for conversion is the government-notified rate under the Customs Act and the relevant date is the bill-of-entry presentation. A review recommendation extended coverage for EU and US imports to a specified later date unless revoked, suspended or amended earlier.

Assignment of Show Cause Notices: designated Commissioner of Customs (Export) Mumbai to adjudicate specified notices under Customs Act.
Under statutory authority, the Board assigns the listed show cause notices-identified by reference, issuing authority, and noticees-to the Commissioner of Customs (Export), New Custom House, Mumbai, Zone I for adjudication, with copies forwarded to relevant port commissioners and the departmental webdesk.

Assignment of adjudication: a departmental show cause notice is allocated to the designated customs adjudicating authority for formal proceedings.
The Board assigns a specified Show Cause Notice concerning M/s Dugar Overseas Pvt. Ltd. and others to the Commissioner of Customs (Import), Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva, as the Common Adjudicating Authority for adjudication, and circulates copies to the originating investigative unit and other relevant customs formations for administrative follow-up.

Common Adjudicating Authority appointment assigns a show cause notice for adjudication under customs procedural powers.
Under the statutory notification empowering adjudicatory assignments, the Board assigns a show cause notice issued by a central investigative unit against an importer to the Commissioner responsible for import adjudication at the port, directing that Commissioner to undertake adjudication of the matters in the notice and circulating copies of the assignment to the investigative unit, relevant customs formations, and the Board's web service for information.

Common Adjudicating Authority assignment directs adjudication of a show cause notice under customs notification to import commissioner.
The Board assigns Show Cause Notice F.No. DRI/MZU/NS/INV-04/12-13 dated 23.10.2013 issued by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Mumbai Zonal Unit, in the matter of M/s J.J. Enterprises and others, to the Commissioner of Customs (Import), Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Mumbai for adjudication under Notification No.15/2002 Customs (N.T.) issued under sub section (1) of section 4 of the Customs Act, 1962.

Common Adjudicating Authority assignment directs adjudication of a show cause notice by the designated customs adjudicator.
Assignment under the Customs notification transfers a Show Cause Notice and corrigendum concerning M/s Mcfills Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. to the Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad for adjudication, effectuating delegation of adjudicatory responsibility from the issuing investigative unit to the designated customs adjudicator and notifying relevant customs formations and electronic recordkeeping.

Assignment of Show Cause Notice to Commissioner of Customs for adjudication under the Customs Act.
In exercise of powers under section 4(1) of the Customs Act read with Notification No.15/2002-Customs (N.T.), a show cause notice issued by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is assigned to the Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad as the Common Adjudicating Authority/proper officer to undertake adjudication, with the order circulated to relevant customs formations to effect jurisdictional allocation and enable the statutory adjudicatory process.

Assignment of Show Cause Notice: alleged misuse of export incentive schemes referred for adjudication to the customs export commissioner.
The Board assigns a Show Cause Notice alleging misuse of export incentive schemes in fabric exports, issued by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, to the Commissioner of Customs (Export), Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House, Nhava Sheva, as the Common Adjudicating Authority for adjudication under Notification No.15/2002-Customs and section 4 of the Customs Act, with copies circulated to relevant Customs commissioners and units for information and action.