Imported inventory Accounting

please guide the Standardize rule for Accounting for the following transaction:
Goods purchased from USA,for sale in India
1.Date of Commetcial Invoice 1.3.19
2. Invoice Value $1000( 10 unit @ 100$)
3. Date of BoE 1.4.19
4.Date of payment of Tax& Duties.
31.3.19
5. Date of payment to Creditor
case-(a): 1.3.19
case-(b) :1.5.19
6.Exchange Rates:
i.CBIC : 1.3.19 = Rs.70/$
31.3.19 = Rs. 71/$
1.5.19 = Rs. 72/$
ii. RBI rate : 1.3.19 = Rs. 70.5/$
31.3.19 =Rs. 71.5/$
1.5.19 = Rs. 72.5/$.
7. Other Expenses details:
(i)payment to CHA Rs. 50000( Commission,Clearing and Fwd changes)
(ii)payment to GTA Rs. 5000
Q. Please advice the journal entry according to AS/IndAS,TDS,GST Custom duty and what will be the Cost of material?
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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the accounting treatment for goods purchased from the USA for sale in India. It outlines the journal entries for initial recognition and final settlement, considering various transaction dates and exchange rates (CBIC vs. RBI). The advice specifies using CBEC exchange rates, recognising inventory on the Bill of Entry (BoE) date, and adjusting tax amounts at settlement.

Material received date....??

Initial recognition of goods purchased:

Purchases a/c

GTA and CHA a/c

To Payables a/c

Final amount settlement:

Payables a/c

Exchange loss a/c

To Cash a/c

Here recognition date is invoice date; BoE is settlement date; CBEC exchange rates should be used; finally, tax amounts should be adjusted during the settlement date 

Material receiced date is Date of BoE. 1.4.19

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