FTP-2023 amendment limits Diamond Imprest Authorisations: Two-Star exporters get capped import relief but lose IGST and cess exemption

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....An amendment to FTP-2023 revises eligibility and duty relief for Diamond Imprest Authorisations: exporters with Two Star Export House status (minimum US$15 million in cut & polished diamond exports each year for the past three years and filed GST/ITR) remain eligible to import natural cut & polished diamonds up to 5% of the three-year average, capped at US$15 million; a chartered accountant certificate may temporarily substitute for an unfinalized ITR provided the ITR is filed by 31 December of the application year; imports retain exemptions from various customs and safeguard duties but are no longer exempt from integrated tax and compensation cess.....