Customs duty on import of software

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CA Uday Kiran (Querist)
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06 February 2014 What is the customs duty for importing software?
Does it make any difference if the software is downloaded via internet?

Is service tax also payable on such imports?

RAMESH KUMAR VERMA

RAMESH KUMAR VERMA (Expert)
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07 February 2014 Basic Customs Duty 10%
Education Cess 2%
Secondary and Higher Edu. Cess 1%
Countervailing Duty (CVD) 12%
Additional CVD 4%

CS M Pota

CS M Pota (Expert)
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07 February 2014 Dear Uday

The Order of duty structure given above needs some amendment.Actually order of customs duty is as under
Basic duty
Countervailing duty(CVD)
Education cess 2%
Secondary and Higher education cess 1%
Special Additional Duty 4%

There is no service tax in import