Promulgation of Customs Tariff (Amendment) Ordinance, 2003 – adoption of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) based 8 digit Customs classification code

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....Public Notice No. 5/03 Sub : Promulgation of Customs Tariff (Amendment) Ordinance, 2003 - adoption of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) based 8 digit Customs classification code Attention of Trade/CHAs/Importers is invited to the adoption of 8-digit nomenclature code for Customs Tariff with effect from 1st February,2003. The President of India has given his assent to the promulgatio....

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....eing enlarged to 8-digit level to accommodate commodities, which are of special significance to the country's needs. The expanded nomenclature facilitates and provides flexibility in international trade negotiations. 4. The switchover to the new code is a part of ongoing efforts by the Government to simplify import procedures and documentation by adopting a common classification code for all tr....

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.... from 01.02.2003. No B/E will be accepted unless the declaration therein confirms to the new 8 digit Customs, Classification code. 6. As regards Central Excise Tariff headings, please note that there is no change. 7. In respect of B/E filed in EDI, you may make following changes while filing the Bills of Entry :- (a) Custom Tariff head (CTH) is 8 characters long, which is coming int....