Clarification regarding factually incorrect tweets claiming that the government has increased the rate of duty on imports



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The government has issued a clarification regarding factually incorrect social media posts that falsely claim an increase in import duty rates on certain commodities. These claims stem from the alignment of the Customs Tariff with the World Customs Organisation's Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HS)-2022, effective from January 1, 2022. While this alignment has led to amendments like new tariff lines, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) assures that the effective rates of duty have not changed. Guidance documents are available on the CBIC website for further information.

Clarification regarding factually incorrect tweets claiming that the government has increased the rate of duty on imports against certain commodities post alignment of Customs Tariff to the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HS)-2022 of World Customs Organisation. CLARIFICATION Effective 0
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FAQ :

No, the claim that the government has increased import duties on certain commodities is factually incorrect. The effective rates of duty have not changed.

The Customs Tariff has been aligned with the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HS)-2022 of the World Customs Organisation, effective from 01.01.2022. This has resulted in amendments such as the creation of new tariff lines or deletion of obsolete entries.

No, the alignment with HS-2022 has led to amendments in the Tariff Schedule but has not resulted in any change in the effective rates of duties.

Guidance documents explaining the changes to HS codes for commodities have been published on the CBIC website.

You can contact the CBIC directly if you have any grievances or queries regarding these changes.




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