Core concepts
- 01Customs Act 1962 governs import/export duties; Customs Tariff Act 1975 prescribes rates.
- 02Types: BCD (Basic Customs Duty), Social Welfare Surcharge, IGST, Compensation Cess, Anti-dumping.
- 03Valuation Rules 2007 — Transaction Value (Rule 3); other methods only if Rule 3 inapplicable.
- 04Procedures: Bill of Entry (import), Shipping Bill (export); RMS-based selection for examination.
- 05Drawback (Sec 74, 75) — refund of duty on re-export / on export of goods with imported inputs.
Flowchart summary
Customs Levy | Imports: BCD + SWS + IGST + Comp Cess + ADD/Safeguard | Exports: usually duty-free (export duty on specific items) | Procedures: Self-Assessment (Sec 17) + Risk Management System | Special: Bonded warehouse (Sec 65), SEZ, FTWZ
Exam-critical pointers
- ⭐Transaction Value rejected if related party influences price or condition cannot be quantified.
- ⭐AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) — tiered programme for trusted importers/exporters.
- ⭐Bill of Entry must be filed before / by next day of vessel arrival (else late fee).
- ⭐Duty Drawback rates revised periodically in Customs notifications.
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