Exchange rate Notification No.05/2021-Cus (NT) dated 21.1.2021


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This notification from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announces new exchange rates for converting foreign currencies into Indian Rupees, and vice versa. These rates are applicable for both imported and exported goods. The new rates come into effect from 22nd January 2021 and supersede the previous notification dated 7th January 2021.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)
(CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS)
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Notification No. 05/2021–Customs (N.T.)

New Delhi, dated the 21st January, 2021
1 Magha 1942 (SAKA)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the Notification No. 03/2021-Customs (N.T.), dated 7th January, 2021 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column (2) of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 22nd January, 2021, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column (3) thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.

SCHEDULE-I

Sl.
No.
Foreign Currency Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
(1) (2) (3)
    (a) (b)
    (For Imported
Goods)
(For Exported Goods)
1. Australian Dollar 58.00 55.60
2. Bahraini Dinar 199.80 187.50
3. Canadian Dollar 58.90 56.80
4. Chinese Yuan 11.45 11.10
5. Danish Kroner 12.10 11.65
6. EURO 90.15 86.95
7. Hong Kong Dollar 9.60 9.25
8. Kuwaiti Dinar 249.10 233.35
9. New Zealand Dollar 53.95 51.60
10. Norwegian Kroner 8.80 8.45
11. Pound Sterling 101.60 98.10
12. Qatari Riyal 20.70 19.40
13. Saudi Arabian Riyal 20.10 18.85
14. Singapore Dollar 56.10 54.15
15. South African Rand 5.05 4.75
16. Swedish Kroner 8.90 8.60
17. Swiss Franc 83.80 80.45
18. Turkish Lira 10.15 9.50
19. UAE Dirham 20.50 19.25
20. US Dollar 73.85 72.10

SCHEDULE-II

Sl.
No.
Foreign Currency Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
(1) (2) (3)
    (a) (b)
    (For Imported
Goods)
(For Export Goods)
10. Japanese Yen 71.85 69.20
1. Korean Won 6.85 6.45

[F.No. 468/01/2021-Cus.V]

(Bullo Mamu)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

FAQ :

This notification sets the official exchange rates for converting foreign currencies into Indian Rupees, and vice versa, for customs purposes related to imported and exported goods.

The new exchange rates are effective from 22nd January 2021.

The notification covers a range of foreign currencies including Australian Dollar, Bahraini Dinar, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Yuan, Danish Kroner, EURO, Hong Kong Dollar, Kuwaiti Dinar, New Zealand Dollar, Norwegian Kroner, Pound Sterling, Qatari Riyal, Saudi Arabian Riyal, Singapore Dollar, South African Rand, Swedish Kroner, Swiss Franc, Turkish Lira, UAE Dirham, US Dollar, Japanese Yen, and Korean Won.

Yes, the notification specifies different rates for imported goods and exported goods for each currency.

Yes, this notification supersedes Notification No. 03/2021-Customs (N.T.), dated 7th January 2021, except for actions taken before this supersession.

 

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