Promulgation of Customs Tariff (Amendment) Ordinance, 2003 – adoption of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) based 8 digit Customs classification code

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..... Sub : Promulgation of Customs Tariff (Amendment) Ordinance, 2003 adoption of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) based 8 digit Customs classification code Attention of Trade/CHAs/Importers is invited to the adoption of 8-digit nomenclature code for Customs Tariff with effect from 1st February,2003. The President of India has given his assent to the promulgation of Customs Tariff (A .....

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..... it level to accommodate commodities, which are of special significance to the country s needs. The expanded nomenclature facilitates and provides flexibility in international trade negotiations. 4. The switchover to the new code is a part of ongoing efforts by the Government to simplify import procedures and documentation by adopting a common classification code for all trade-related transactio .....

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..... /E will be accepted unless the declaration therein confirms to the new 8 digit Customs, Classification code. 6. As regards Central Excise Tariff headings, please note that there is no change. 7. In respect of B/E filed in EDI, you may make following changes while filing the Bills of Entry :- (a) Custom Tariff head (CTH) is 8 characters long, which is coming into effect from 1st February, .....

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