CBIC gives 3 months extension for re-import of cut and polished diamonds



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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has granted a three-month extension for the re-import of cut and polished diamonds. This relief is for items sent abroad for certification and grading that could not be returned within the usual timeframe due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension applies to diamonds that should have been re-imported between February 1st and July 31st, 2020, and will allow their return without Basic Customs Duty (BCD) and IGST.

In view of COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Government today extended relief to gems and jewellery sector by relaxing the requirement of re-import of cut and polished diamonds, which have been sent abroad for certification and grading, by three months. CBIC said that this extended time period wou
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FAQ :

The government has extended the re-import period for cut and polished diamonds by three months.

The extension has been granted due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which prevented exporters from re-importing diamonds within the original timeframe.

This extension applies to cut and polished diamonds sent abroad for certification and grading that should have been re-imported between February 1st, 2020, and July 31st, 2020.

Yes, re-import within the extended period will be without payment of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) and IGST.

This facility is available to exporters with an average annual export turnover of Rs. 5 crore for the last three years.




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