IMPORT CUSTOMS DUTY CHANGES, INDIAN BUDGET 2018-19

Posted on 22 April 2023 Category : Import

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The extract of notification given below:

Note:

a) “Basic Customs Duty” [BCD] means the customs duty levied under the Customs Act, 1962.

b) Export Duty” means duty of Customs leviable on goods specified in the Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

c) Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 seeks to amend the First Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 so as to increase Tariff rate of Basic Customs Duty on certain goods.

d) Clause 102 (b) of the Finance Bill, 2018 seeks to amend the Second Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 so as to prescribe rate of Export Duty on certain goods. These increases will come into effect immediately {from 00 hours on 02.02.2018 owing to a declaration under the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 1931.

Chapter 1 to 7: No change

Chapter 8:

1) BCD on cashew nuts in shell (raw cashew) falling under tariff item 0801 31 00 is being reduced from 5% to 2.5%. S. No.22 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February 2018 refers.

Chapter 9 to 14: No change

Chapter 15:

1) BCD on crude edible vegetable oils like Ground nut oil, Olive oil, Cotton seed oil, Safflower seed oil, Saffola oil, Coconut oil, Palm Kernel/Babassu oil, Linseed oil, Maize corn oil, Castor oil, Sesame oil, other fixed vegetable fats and oils is being increased from 12.5% to 30%. S. No. 63 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

2) BCD on refined edible vegetable oils like Ground nut oil, Olive oil, Cotton seed oil, Safflower seed oil, Saffola oil, Coconut oil, Palm Kernel/Babassu oil, Linseed oil, Maize corn oil, Castor oil, Sesame oil, fixed vegetable fats and oils, edible margarine, Sal fat, modified Linseed oil, modified Castor oil; specified goods of heading 1518 is being increased from 20% to 35%. S. Nos. 64, 77 and 79 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refer.

Chapter 16 to 19: No change

Chapter 20:

1) BCD on orange fruit juice falling under tariff items 2009 11 00, 2009 12 00 or 2009 19 00 is being increased from 30% to 35%. S. No. 101 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, is being omitted by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018. Consequently, orange fruit juice will attract tariff rate of 35%.

2) BCD on all goods falling under tariff items 2009 21 00 to 2009 90 00 is being increased from 30% to 50% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

3) Further, S. No. 100 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, is being amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2″d February, 2018 to exclude the cranberry juice from the ambit of this entry. Consequently, Cranberry juice falling under tariff heading 2009 81 00 or 2009 90 00 will also attract 50% BCD at tariff rate.

Chapter 21:

1) BCD on all goods (excluding compound alcoholic preparations of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages, of an alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 0.5% by volume, determined at a temperature of 20 degrees centigrade) falling under sub-heading 2106 90 is being increased from 30% to 50%. S. No. 103 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

Chapter 22-26: No change.

Chapter 27:

1) A Road and Infrastructure Cess, as an Additional Duty of Customs, at the rate of Rs. 8 Per litre, is being imposed on imported motor spirit commonly known as petrol and high speed diesel oil falling under heading 2710, Clause 109 read with the Sixth Schedule of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers. This levy of Road and Infrastructure Cess will come into effect immediately owing to a declaration under the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 1931.

2) Simultaneously, the Additional Duty of Customs leviable (CVD) under section 3(1) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 in lieu of Additional Duty of Excise (Road and Infrastructure Cess) leviable under clause 110 of the Finance Bill, 2018 is being exempted on imported motor spirit commonly known as petrol and high speed diesel oil vide notification No. 21/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018.

1) Further, the Additional Duty of Customs (Road Cess), at the rate of Rs. 6 Per litre, leviable on imported motor spirit commonly known as petrol and high speed diesel oil, are being abolished, by omitting the relevant sections in Finance (No.2) Act, 1998 and Finance Act, 1999, respectively. [Clause 106 of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. Till the enactment of the Finance Bill, 2018, the Additional Duty of Customs (Road Cess) leviable on imported motor spirit commonly known as petrol and high speed diesel oil are being fully exempted. [Notification No. 19/2018-Customs and 20/2018-Customs both dated 02.02.2018 refer.] Consequently, notification Nos 57/98-Customs, dated 01-08-1998, 59/99- Customs, dated 11-05-1999, 06/2015—Customs, dated 01-03-2015, 07/2015—Customs, dated 01-03-2015 related to Additional Duty of Customs [Road Cess] are being rescinded vide notification Nos 15/2018-Customs, 16/2018-Customs, 17/2018-Cystoms, 18/2018-Customs all dated 211d February, 2018.

3) Education Cess and Secondary & Higher Education Cess levied on imported goods, including motor spirit commonly known as petrol and high speed diesel oil [at the rate of 2% and 1% respectively of the aggregate of duties of customs], are being abolished by omitting Chapter VI in Finance (No.2) Act, 2004 and Finance Act, 2007, respectively. [Clause 106 of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. Till the enactment of the Finance Bill, 2018, Education Cess and Secondary & Higher Education Cess leviable on imported goods are being fully exempted by way of notification. [Notification Nos.7/2018-Customs and 8/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018 refer]

4) Motor spirit commonly known as petrol and high speed diesel oil are being exempted from the newly imposed Social Welfare Surcharge in excess of an amount calculated at 3% of the aggregate of duties of customs [Notification No.12 /2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018 refers.]

Chapter 28-32: No change.

Chapter 33:

1) BCD on all goods falling under heading 3303 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

2) BCD on all goods falling under heading 3304 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

3) BCD on all goods falling under heading 3305 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

4) BCD on all goods falling under heading 3306 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

5) BCD on all goods falling under heading 3307 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

Chapter 34:

1) BCD on all goods falling under heading 3406 is being increased from 10% to 25% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

Chapter 35-38: No Change

Chapter 39:

1) BCD on specified parts or sub-parts or accessories of cellular mobile phones, namely, Heat Dissipation Sticker Battery Cover, Sticker-Battery Slot, Protective Film for main Lens, Mylar for LCD FPC, Film-Front Flash, falling under tariff item 3919 90 90, is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD on goods, other than these specified parts or sub-parts or accessories of cellular mobile phones, falling under tariff item 3919 90 90 is being retained at 10%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 9 refers].

2) BCD on specified parts or sub-parts or accessories of cellular mobile phones, namely, Battery Cover, Front Cover, Front Cover (with Zinc Casting), Middle Cover, Back Cover, Main Lens, Camera Lens, falling under tariff item 3920 99 99, is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD on goods, other than these specified parts or sub-parts or accessories of cellular mobile phones, falling under tariff item 3920 99 99 is being retained at 10%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 10 refers].

3) BCD on specified parts or sub-parts or accessories of cellular mobile phones, namely, PU case, Sealing Gasket, falling under tariff item 3926 90 91, is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD on goods, other than these specified parts or sub-parts or accessories of cellular mobile phones, falling under tariff item 3926 90 91, is being retained at 10%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 11 refers].

4) BCD on specified parts or sub-parts or accessories of cellular mobile phones namely Sealing Gaskets / Cases from PE, PP, EPS, PC and all other individual polymers or combination / combination of polymers, SIM Socket / Other Mechanical items (Plastic), Conductive Cloth, LCD Conductive Foam, LCD Foam, BT Foam, falling under tariff item 3926 90 99, is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD on goods, other than these specified parts or sub-parts or accessories of cellular mobile phones, falling under tariff item 3926 90 99 is being retained at 10%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 12 refers].

Chapter 40:

1) BCD on truck and bus radial tyres falling under tariff item 4011 20 10 is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

2) BCD on Cushion/ Gasket of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Light Emitting Diode (LED) TV panels falling under heading 4016 is being increased from Nil to 10%. S. No. 516 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, is being amended by notification No. 6 /2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018. Consequently, Cushion/ Gasket of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Light Emitting Diode (LED) TV panels will attract 10% BCD at the tariff rate, without any actual user condition

3) BCD on Microphone Rubber Case, Sensor Rubber Case / Sealing Gasket including sealing gaskets / cases from Rubbers like SBR, EPDM, CR, CS, Silicone and all other individual rubbers or combination / combination of rubbers for use in the manufacture of cellular mobile phones, falling under tariff item 4016 99 90, is being increased from 10% to 15%. S. No.1 of notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 and S. No 284 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refer.

Chapter 41-47: No Change

Chapter 48:

1) BCD on kites falling under tariff item 4823 90 90 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD on all goods other than kites, falling under tariff item 4823 90 90, is being retained at 10%. Notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 297A] refers.

Chapter 49: No Change

Chapter 50:

1) BCD on silk fabrics falling under heading 5007 is being increased from 10% to 20%, by amending Notification No. 82/2017-Customs dated 27th October, 2017, vide notification No.14/2018-Customs, dated the 2nd February, 2018 [new S.No.2A refers].

Chapter 51-63: No Change

Chapter 64:

1) BCD on all goods falling under heading 6401 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

2) BCD on all goods falling under heading 6402 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

3) BCD on all goods falling under heading 6403 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

4) BCD on all goods falling under heading 6404 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

5) BCD on all goods falling under heading 6405 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

6) BCD on all goods falling under heading 6406 is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

Chapter 65-67: No Change

Chapter 68:

1) BCD on all goods falling under tariff item 6815 91 00 is being reduced from 10% to 7.5%. S.No.338 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

Chapter 69:

1) BCD on all goods falling under heading 6901 is being reduced from 10% to 7.5%. S.No.338 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

2) BCD on all goods falling under heading 6902 is being increased from 5% to 7.5%. S.No.338 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

3) BCD on all goods falling under heading 6903 is being increased from 5% to 7.5%. S.No.338 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

Chapter 70:

1) BCD on solar tempered glass or solar tempered (anti-reflective coated) glass for manufacture of Solar cells/panels/modules, is being reduced from 5% to Nil, subject to actual user condition. S. No. 340 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

2) BCD on Preform of Silica for use in the manufacture of telecommunication grade optical fibres or optical fibre cables is being increased from Nil to 5%, subject to actual user condition. S. No. 341 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

Chapter 71:

1) BCD on cut and polished coloured gemstones falling under chapter 71 is being increased from 2.5% to 5%. S.No.349 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

2) BCD on diamonds including lab grown diamonds-semi processed, half-cut or broken falling under chapter 71 is being increased from 2.5% to 5%. S.No.350 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

3) BCD on non-industrial diamonds including lab-grown diamonds (other than rough diamonds) falling under chapter 71 is being increased from 2.5% to 5%. S.No.351 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

4) Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured form, or in powder form is being exempted from the newly imposed Social Welfare Surcharge in excess of an amount calculated at 3% of the aggregate of duties of customs. [Notification No.12/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018 refers.]

5) Gold (including gold plated with platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured form, or in powder form is being exempted from the newly imposed Social Welfare Surcharge in excess of an amount calculated at 3% of the aggregate of duties of customs. [Notification No. 12/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018 refers.]

6) BCD on all goods falling under heading 7117 is being increased from 15% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

Chapter 72: No Change

Chapter 73:

1) BCD on screws of cellular mobile phone falling under tariff item 7318 15 00 is being increased from 10% to 15%, by omitting S.No.2 of notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, vide notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018. Consequently, screw for of cellular mobile phone falling under tariff item 7318 15 00 will attract BCD at tariff rate of 15%, without any actual user condition.

2) BCD on SIM socket/ Other Mechanical items (Metal) of cellular mobile phone falling under tariff item 7326 90 99 is being increased from 10% to 15%, by omitting S.No.3 of notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, vide notification No. 22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018. Consequently, SIM socket/ Other Mechanical items (Metal) of cellular mobile phone falling under tariff item 7326 90 99 will attract at tariff rate of 15%, without any actual user condition.

Chapter 74-83: No Change

Chapter 84 and 85:

1) BCD on spark ignition engines, falling under heading 8407, of motor vehicles falling under headings 8702, 8703, 8704 or 8711, is being increased from 7.5% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101 (a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, the existing BCD rates/concession rates on engines of aircraft (8407 10 00), marine propulsion engines (8407 21 00 and 8407 29 00), or engines of motor vehicles [other than motor vehicles falling under headings 8702, 8703, 8704 or 8711] shall continue [New S. Nos. 448 A and 448 B of notification No. 50/2017-Cus, dated the 30thJune, 2017, as amended by notification No.6 /2018-Cus, dated 2nd February, 2018, and other existing entries in the notification No. 50/2017-Cus refer] .

2) BCD on compression ignition engines, falling under heading 8408, of motor vehicles falling under headings 8702, 8703, 8704 or 8711, is being increased from 7.5% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, the existing rates of 7.5% of BCD on all goods [other than the engines of motor vehicle falling under headings 8702, 8703, 8704 or 8711] shall continue [New S. Nos. 448 C of notification No. 50/2017-Cus, dated the 30thJune, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Cus, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers].

3) BCD on parts falling under heading 8409 and suitable for use solely or principally with the engines, of heading 8407 or 8408, of a kind used in motor vehicles, falling under heading 8702 or 8704, motor cars falling under heading 8703, or motor cycles falling under heading 8711 is being increased from 7.5% to 15%, by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD of 7.5% for all other parts [other than parts of engines of said motor vehicles/ motor cars/ motor cycles] falling heading 8409 shall continue [New S. No. 448 D of notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated 30thJune, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers].

4) BCD on Crank shaft falling under tariff items 8483 10 91 and 8483 10 92 for engines falling under headings 8407 and 8408 respectively and used in motor vehicles falling under headings 8702, 8703 8704 and 8711 is being increased from 7.5% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD of 7.5% on Crank shaft [other than for engines of said motor vehicles/ motor cars/ motor cycles] shall continue. [New S. Nos. 448 E and 448 F of notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated 30thJune, 2017, as amended by notification No.6 /2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refer].

5) BCD on electrical ignition or starting equipment and cut-outs falling under heading 8511, of motor vehicles falling under headings 8702, 8703, 8704, 8711, is being increased from 7.5% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD of 7.5% on such goods [other than for engines of said motor vehicles/ motor cars/ motor cycles] shall continue. [New S. No. 489 A of notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated 30thJune, 2017, as amended by notification No.6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers].

6) BCD on cellular mobile phones is being increased from 15% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate of BCD for tariff items 8517 12 10 and 8517 12 90 from 15% to 20%. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

7) BCD on charger or adapter of cellular mobile phones is being increased from 10% to 15%. For this purpose, the tariff rate of BCD for goods falling under sub-heading 8504 40 (other than 8504 40 21) is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD on goods other than charger or adapter of cellular mobile phones, falling under sub-heading 8504 40, is being retained at 10%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 13 refers].

8) BCD on cell/battery of cellular mobile phones is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate on goods falling under heading 8506 (other than tariff item 8506 90 00). [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. Further, effective rate of BCD on goods [other than cell/battery of cellular mobile phones], falling under heading 8506, is being retained at 10%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. Nos. 14 refer].

9) BCD on battery pack [other than Lithium-ion battery] of cellular mobile phones is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate on goods falling under heading 8507 (other than tariff item 8507 60 00 and sub-heading 8507 90). [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. Further, effective rate of BCD on goods [other than battery pack of cellular mobile phones], falling under heading 8507, is being retained at 10%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. Nos. 15 refer].

10) BCD on Lithium-ion battery falling under tariff item 8507 60 00 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. The effective rate on lithium ion battery of cellular mobile phones is being increased from 10% to 15%. However, the effective rate of BCD on goods, other than lithium ion battery of cellular mobile phones, falling under tariff item 8507 60 00, is being retained at 10%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [New S. Nos. 16, 17 refer].

11) BCD on microphone, wired headset, receiver of cellular mobile phones is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate on goods falling under tariff items 8518 10 00, 8518 29 00, 8518 30 0, 8518 40 00. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD on goods [other than microphone, wired headset, receiver of cellular mobile phones], falling under tariff items 8518 10 00, 8518 29 00, 8518 30 0, 8518 40 00, is being retained at 10%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [New S .No. 18 refers].

12) BCD on key pad, GSM antenna or antenna of any technology, of cellular mobile phones, falling under tariff item 8517 70 90 is being increased from 10% to 15%. For this purpose, the tariff rate of BCD for goods falling under tariff item 8517 70 90 is being increased from 10% to 15%. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. BCD on goods [other than parts of cellular mobile phones] falling under this tariff item will remain unchanged.

13) BCD on side key of cellular mobile phones, falling under tariff item 8538 90 00, is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD on goods [other than side key of cellular mobile phones], falling under tariff item 8538 90 00, is being retained at 7.5%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 19 refers].

14) BCD on USB cable of cellular mobile phones, falling under heading 8544, is being increased from 7.5/10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate on goods falling under tariff item/sub-headings 8544 19 10, 8544 19 20, 8544 19 30, 8544 19 90, 8544 49 from 10% to 15% and tariff rate of items falling under 8544 42 91, 8544 42 92, 8544 42 93, 8544 42 99 from 7.5% to 15%. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, the effective rate of BCD on goods [other than USB cable of cellular mobile phones], falling under heading 8544 is being retained at 7.5%. S. No.491 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

15) BCD on wrist wearable devices (commonly known as smart watches) falling under tariff item 8517 62 90 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, the effective rate of BCD on goods [other than wrist wearable devices], falling under tariff item 8517 62 90, is being retained at 10%. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 20 refers].

16) Concessional 5% BCD on parts of Cellular Phones under S. No 499 of notification No 50/2017 is being withdrawn. Consequently, parts of Cellular Phones will attract applicable BCD. S.No.499 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018, refers.

17) Exemption from BCD on Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) falling under tariff item 8504 90 90 for manufacture of charger or adapter of cellular mobile phone is being withdrawn, and they will now attract at tariff rate of 10% BCD, without any actual user condition. S.No.7 and 7A of notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refer.

18) Exemption from BCD on moulded plastics falling under tariff items 3926 90 99 or 8504 90 90 for manufacture of charger or adapter of cellular mobile phone is being withdrawn, they will now attract 10% of BCD without actual user condition. S. No.7, 7A and 7B of notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refer.

19) BCD on inputs or parts for manufacture of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) and moulded plastics of charger or adapter of cellular mobile phone is being exempted, subject to actual user condition. Notification No.57/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.22/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 7C refers].

20) BCD on LCD/LED/OLED panels of television falling under heading 8529 is being increased from 7.5% to 15% and on other parts of LCD/LED/OLED TVs falling under heading 8529 is being increased from 10% to 15%. The tariff rate of BCD for goods falling under tariff items 8529 10 99 and 8529 90 90 is being increased from 10% to 15%. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. S.No.514 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, is being omitted by notification No.6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018. However, BCD on parts of goods of heading 8525, 8526 and 8527, falling under tariff items 8529 10 99 or 8529 90 90, is being retained at 10%. Notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. Nos. 516A refers].

21) BCD on parts of other cathode ray tube monitors; other monitors; other projectors; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radiobroadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus, not designed to incorporate a video display or screen and other Monochrome of heading 8528, falling under tariff items 8529 10 99 or 8529 90 90, is being retained at 10%. Notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 516B refers].

22) BCD on 11 specified parts of Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Light Emitting Diode (LED) TV panels is being increased from Nil to 10%. S. No. 516 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

23) Concessional 2.5% BCD is being extended to Ball Screws [8483 40 00], Linear Motion Guides [8466 93 90] and CNC Systems [8537 10 00] for manufacture of all types of CNC machine tools falling under headings 8456 to 8463, subject to actual user condition. S. No. 462, 463 and 464 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

24) The Second Schedule (Export Tariff) to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, is being amended so as to prescribe a tariff rate of export duty of 20% for ‘Carbon Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces’ falling under tariff item 8545 11 00. [Clause 102(b) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. The effective rate of Export duty on Carbon Electrodes of a kind used for furnaces’ falling under tariff item 8545 11 00, however, will be Nil. Notification No.27/2011-Customs, dated 1st March, 2011, as amended by notification No.23/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 62A refers].

Chapter 86: No Change

Chapter 87:

1) BCD on CKD (completely Knocked Down) imports of motor vehicles falling under headings 8702, 8704 is being increased from 10% to 15% [S. No. 524 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30thJune, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers].

2) BCD on CBU (Completely Build Unit) imports of motor vehicles falling under headings 8702, 8704 is being increased from 20% to 25% [ S. No. 524 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30thJune 2017, as amended by notification No.6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers].

3) BCD on CKD (completely knocked down) imports (with engine, gearbox and transmission not in pre-assembled condition) of motor cars falling under heading 8703 is being increased from 10% to 15% [S. No. 526 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30thJune, 2017, as amended by notification No.6 /2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers].

4) BCD on parts and accessories, falling under heading 8708, of motor vehicles falling under headings 8702, 8703 and 8704, is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, BCD on other parts and accessories [other than those of motor vehicles falling under headings 8702, 8703 and 8704], is being retained at 10% [S. No. 530 A of notification No. 50/2017-Customs, dated 30thJune, 2017, as amended by notification No.6 /2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers].

5) BCD on CKD (completely knocked down) imports (with engine, gearbox and transmission not in pre-assembled condition) of motor cycles falling under heading 8711, is being increased from 10% to 15% [S. No. 531 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30thJune, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers].

6) BCD on parts and accessories, falling under sub-heading 8714 10, of motor cycles (including mopeds) falling under heading 8711, is being increased from 10% to 15% by increasing the tariff rate [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

Chapter 88-89: No Change

Chapter 90

1) BCD on medical devices falling under headings 9018, 9019, 9020, 9021 or 9022 is being increased from 7.5% to 10% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. There is, however, no change in effective rates of BCD on medical devices falling under headings 9018, 9019, 9020, 9021 or 9022. For example, medical devices [falling under tariff lines 9018 32 30, 9018 50 20, 9018 90 21, 9018 90 24, 9018 90 43, 9018 90 95, 9018 90 96, 9018 90 97, 9018 90 98, 9019 10 20, 9022 90 10 or 9022 90 30 will continue to attract BCD of 5%. [S. No. 563 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017 refers]. Other medical devices falling under 9018, 9019, 9020, 9021 or 9022 will also continue to attract 7.5% effective rate of BCD. Notification No. 50/2017 -Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 563A refers]. There is no change in effective rate of BCD for other goods falling under these headings also.

2) BCD on raw materials, parts or accessories for the manufacture of Cochlear Implants, is being reduced from 2.5% to Nil, subject to actual user condition. Notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [New S. No 578A of refers].

3) BCD rate on sunglasses, falling under tariff item 9004 10 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

Chapter 91:

1) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9101 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

2) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9102 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

3) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9103 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

4) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9105 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]

Chapter 92-93: No Change

Chapter 94:

1) BCD on seats whether or not convertible into beds, and parts thereof (other than aircraft seats and parts thereof), falling under heading 9401 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. The existing concessional / exemptions on parts of aircraft seats and parts thereof shall continue.

2) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9403 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

3) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9404 is being increased from 10% to 20%. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

4) BCD on all goods (other than solar lantern or solar lamps) falling under chapter heading 9405 is being increased from 10% to 20%. S.No.586A of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, is being omitted by notification No.6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018. Consequently, all goods, except solar lantern or solar lamps falling under heading 9405 will attract 20% tariff rate.

Chapter 95:

1) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9503 (goods falling under tariff item 9503 00 90 is already at 20%) is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. With this change, all goods falling under heading 9503 will attract BCD of 20% (Balloons falling under this heading already attract 20% BCD). S. No. 284 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30thJune, 2017, as amended by notification No. 6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers

2) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9504 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

3) BCD on all goods falling under tariff item 9505 90 10 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate [goods falling under tariff items 9505 10 00 and 9505 90 90 are already at 20%]. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. With this change, all goods falling under heading 9505 will attract BCD of 20% (Balloons falling under this heading already attract 20% BCD). S. No. 284 of notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 refers.

4) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9506 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers]. However, effective rate of BCD on articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics falling under sub-heading 9506 91 is being retained at 10%. Notification No.50/2017-Customs, dated 30th June, 2017, as amended by notification No.6/2018-Customs, dated 2nd February, 2018 [new S. No. 594A refers].

5) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9507 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

6) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9508 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

Chapter 96:

1) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9611 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

2) BCD on all goods falling under heading 9613 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

3) BCD on falling under heading 9616 is being increased from 10% to 20% by increasing the tariff rate. [Clause 101(a) of the Finance Bill, 2018 refers].

Chapter 97-98: No Change

Miscellaneous:

1) Social Welfare Surcharge is being levied on imported goods with effect from 2nd February, 2018, to provide and finance education, health and social security. Clause 108 of the Finance Bill refers. By virtue of a declaration under the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 1931, the levy of Social Welfare Surcharge will come into immediate effect, that is with effect from 2nd February, 2018.

2) Education Cess and Secondary & Higher Education Cess leviable on imported goods are being abolished by omitting Chapter VI in Finance (No.2) Act, 2004 and Finance Act, 2007, respectively. [Clause 106 of the Finance Bill refers]. Till the enactment of the Finance Bill, 2018, Education Cess and Secondary & Higher Education Cess leviable on imported goods are being fully exempted by way of notification. [Notification Nos. 7/2018-Customs and 8/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018 refer] Consequently, Notification Nos. 69/2004-Customs dated 09.07.2004 and 2$/2007-Customs dated 1st March 2007 exempting specified goods from levy of Education cess and SHE cess are being rescinded vide notification Nos.9/2018-Customs and 10/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018.

3) Specified goods, which were exempt form levy of Education cess and SHE cess under notification Nos. 69/2004-Customs dated 09.07.2004 and 28/2007-Customs dated Pt March 2007 respectively, are being fully exempted from the levy of Social Welfare Surcharge. Notification No.11/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018 refers].

4) Levy of Social Welfare Surcharge on Integrated Tax and GST Compensation Cess on imported goods is being fully exempted by way of notification. Notification No. 13/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018 refers]

5) Motor spirit commonly known as petrol and high speed diesel oil are being exempted from the newly imposed Social Welfare Surcharge in excess of amount calculated at 3% of the aggregate of duties of customs [Notification No.12/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018 refers.]

6) Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured form, or in powder form is being exempted from the newly imposed Social Welfare Surcharge in excess of amount calculated at 3% of the aggregate of duties of customs [Notification No. 12/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018 refers.]

7) Gold (including gold plated with platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured form, or in powder form is being exempted from the newly imposed Social Welfare Surcharge in excess of amount calculated at 3% of the aggregate of duties of customs [Notification No.12/2018-Customs dated 02.02.2018 refers.]

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