Import of Sugar - Exemption till 30 th June 2011
GOVERNMENT has notified exemption to import of sugar as follows, which will not be applicable on or after 1 st July 2011.
1. Raw Sugar: If imported by a sugar factory or a sugar refinery: If imported by any person other than a factory or refinery, the importer shall produce to the Deputy/Asst Commissioner of Customs, a valid contract or agreement with a sugar factory or sugar refinery for refining of such raw sugar and shall furnish a bond to the effect that the said raw sugar shall be used for the said purpose.
2. Refined or white sugar: If the importer produces before the Deputy/Asst Commissioner of Customs, a proof to show that the contract for import of such sugar is duly registered with Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)”.
3. Raw sugar imported by a bulk consumer: If the importer, at the time of import, produces a certificate from a Chartered Accountant to the effect that the importer is a bulk consumer.
Notification No. , Dated : April 15, 2011