Whether at the time of filing the ex-bond Bill of Entry, the importer can claim exemption from customs duties as may be applicable under various Customs Tariff notifications?
May 16, 2023
As per Section 15(1)(b) of the Customs Act 1962, the rate of duty in case of goods cleared from a warehouse shall be the rate on the date on which a bill of entry for home consumption is presented. Thus, the importer can claim exemption from customs duties under various Customs Tariff notifications as may be applicable on the date on which a Bill of Entry for home consumption is presented.