Import for Re-export in SEZs Classified as "Service" u/s 10AA, Eligible for Tax Deductions on Profits.

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....Deduction u/s. 10AA - Trading activity - In the nature of "services" or not? - Activities of import of goods for re-export - The above clarification given by the Ministry of Commerce & Industries leaves no element of doubt that the activity of import of goods for the purpose of export falls within the meaning of services. Activities carried out by the assessee falls within the ambit of “services”, the expression used in section 10AA and the profits and gains derived from such services rendered from SEZ would be eligible for deduction u/s.10AA of the Act. - AT....