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Customs - Board's Instructions11.12.2015

Clarification on classification of Biodiesel under oleochemicals.

Document Text

INSTRUCTION F. No. 528/22/2015-STO (TU) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Excise & Customs (Tariff Unit) Room No. 227-B, North Block New Delhi 11th December, 2015 To All Pr. Chief Commissioners/Chief Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive) All Pr. Chief Commissioners /Chief Commissioners of Customs and Central Excise All Pr. Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive) All Pr. Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs and Central Excise Madam I Sir, Subject: Clarification on classification of Biodiesel under oleochemicals - reg. • Representations have been received from the trade on the subject above. The matter has been examined by the Board and it is observed that 100% Biodiesel 2. (referred to as B 100) is an oleochemical derived from vegetable oils or animal fats. Suitable Public Notice/Standing Order may be issued for the benefit of all 3. stakeholders and Departmental officers. 4. Difficulty faced, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board. Yours faithfully, �(Z u �b a1r . R-. iaz amt 1 Director (Customs) K�l. )�

Source: Government of India — Customs - Board's Instructions, dated 11.12.2015. Text is machine-extracted for reference; the officially published version prevails. Not legal advice.

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