Retrospective duty exemption on rough diamond imports.

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....Retrospective exemption granted from payment of any customs duty on import of "Rough diamonds (industrial or non-industrial)" for the period 1.7.2017 to 1.2.2022. Notification amends previous notification allowing duty-free import of "Simply Sawn Diamonds" from 2.2.2022 subject to Kimberley Process Certification. Central Government satisfied with prevalent practice of non-levy of customs duty on such imports during specified period. Exercising powers u/s 28A of Customs Act, 1962, directs that no customs duty payable for imports during that period, notwithstanding any duty leviable under Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and notifications.....