Inward processing of goods
Section 25A of the Customs Act, 1962 deals with inward processing of goods. Where the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by notification, exempt such of the goods which are imported for the purposes of repair, further processing or manufacture, as may be specified therein, from the whole or any part of duty of custo The Act came into force on 01 Feb 1963.
1[25A. Inward processing of goods.--Where the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by notification, exempt such of the goods which are imported for the purposes of repair, further processing or manufacture, as may be specified therein, from the whole or any part of duty of customs leviable thereon, subject to the following conditions, namely:--
(a) the goods shall be re-exported after such repair, further processing or manufacture, as the case may be, within a period of one year from the date on which the order for clearance of the imported goods is made;
(b) the imported goods are identifiable in the export goods; and
(c) such other conditions as may be specified in that notification.]
Section 25A, The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962).
Questions about Section 25A
What does Section 25A of the Customs Act deal with?
Section 25A of the Customs Act is headed "Inward processing of goods". [25A. Inward processing of goods.--Where the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by notification, exempt such of the goods which are imported for the purposes of repair, further processing or manufacture, as may be specified therein, from the
How do I find court cases under Section 25A of the Customs Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Customs Act 1962 25A, section 25A Customs Act 1962, section 25A of the Customs Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 25A of the Customs Act come into force?
Section 25A of the Customs Act, cited as Customs Act 1962 25A, came into force on 01 Feb 1963, having been enacted on 13 Dec 1962. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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