Budget Buzz: Customs Duty On Cut And Polished Diamonds And Gemstones Reduced

1 Feb 2022 , 02:58 PM

Finance Minister noted in her budget speech today that to give a boost to the Gems and Jewellery sector, Customs duty on cut and polished diamonds and gemstones is being reduced to 5%. To facilitate export of jewellery through e-commerce, a simplified regulatory framework shall be implemented by June this year. To disincentivise import of undervalued imitation jewellery, the customs duty on imitation jewellery is being prescribed in a manner that a duty of at least Rs 400 per Kg is paid on its import.

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