Levy of Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) on Goods Imported under ...

Case Laws Customs

February 29, 2024

Levy of Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) on Goods Imported under MEIS Scheme - Benefit of Exemption Notification No. 32/2005-Cus. - benefit of Zero duty SWS - The Tribunal held that since BCD was 'zero' due to exemption, the SWS calculated at 10% of such 'zero' BCD should also be 'zero'. The Tribunal relied on Section 110(3) of the Finance Act, 2018 and Circular No. 3/2022-Customs dated 01.02.2022, clarifying that SWS is 'Nil' where the aggregate of customs duties is zero. The appeals were allowed in favor of the appellants.

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Levy of Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) on Goods Imported under ...

Case Laws Customs

February 29, 2024

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