General Exemption


Head NoDescription of goodsRate (Schedule 1)Rate (Schedule 2)Condition No.List No.
0902Tea, including tea wasteNil--
18, 19, 20, 21 or 22Ice-cream and non-alcoholic beverages, prepared and dispensed by vending machinesNil--
200110All goodsNil--
OMITTED - 28, 29, 30 or 38
28, 29 or 30AnaestheticsNil--2
28, 29 or 30The bulk drugs or formulations specified in List 4Nil--
30Desferrioxamine injection or DeferiproneNil--
30Intravenous fluids, which are used for sugar, electrolyte or fluid replenishmentNil--
30Formulations manufactured from the bulk drugs specified in List 2

Explanation.- For the purposes of this notification, the expression “formulation” means medicaments processed out of or containing one or more bulk drugs, with or without the use of any pharmaceutical aids (such as diluent, disintegrating agents, moistening agent, lubricant, buffering agent, stabiliser or preserver) which are therapeutically inert and do not interfere with therapeutical or prophylactic activity of the drugs, for internal or external use, or in the diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or prevention of disease in human beings or animals, but shall not include any substance to which the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 do not apply.
Nil--
39 or 40Nipples for feeding bottlesNil--
40Surgical rubber gloves or medical examination rubber glovesNil--
OMITTED - 401190 or 401390
4011, 4012 or 4013Tyres, flaps and tubes used in the manufacture of -

(a) power tillers of heading No. 84.32 of the First Schedule;

(b) two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicles specially designed for use by handicapped persons

NilNil5
401110 or 401310All goodsNil--
401190,401211, 401219, 401290 or 401390Tyres, flaps and tubes used in the manufacture of machinery falling under heading Nos. 84.26, 84.27, 84.28, 84.29 and 84.30 and motor vehicles-Nil5
401211, 401219 or 401390Tubes and flaps supplied to a manufacturer of tyres for further supply for use in the manufacture of machinery falling under heading Nos. 84.26, 84.27, 84.28, 84.29 and 84.30 and motor vehicles-Nil5
5205 or 5206Cotton waste yarn of upto 2 counts manufactured from cotton waste on condenser card machines, in plain (straight) reel hanksNil--
OMITTED - 6001 or 6002
70Glassware produced by mouth-blown processNil--
70Optical glass manufactured by the Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Calcutta and intended for use by any Department of the Central GovernmentNil--
7006, 7007, 7008, 701019, 701029 or 701390All goods manufactured by a manufacturer exclusively engaged in the process of printing, decorating or ornamenting of the said goods

Explanation.-For the purposes of this entry, the value of goods shall be the value charged for printing, decorating or ornamenting of the said goods.
16%-20
7015All goods (other than Table and kitchenware of Glass) manufactured by a manufacturer exclusively engaged in the process of printing, decorating or ornamenting of the said goods

Explanation.-For the purposes of this entry, the value of goods shall be the value charged for printing, decorating or ornamenting of the said goods.
16%-20
84, 85, 90 or any other ChapterMachinery or equipment specified in List 6Nil--
900311 or 900319Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, of value below Rs. 500 per pieceNil--
900490All goods other than sunglasses for correcting visionNil--
9017Parts of drawing and mathematical instruments, used in the manufacture of such drawing and mathematical instrumentsNil-5
9018,9019 or 902210Parts and accessoriesNil--
90 or any other ChapterParts and accessories of medical equipment and other goods specified in List I annexed to notification No.10/2002-Central Excise, dated the 1st March, 2002Nil--
9027Kits manufactured by M/s. Hindustan Antibiotics Limited, Pimpri, for testing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

Explanation.- For the purposes of this exemption,-

(a) “narcotic drugs” and “psychotropic substances” shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them as defined in clause (xiv) and clause (xxiii) of section 2 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (61 of 1985);

(b) “kits for testing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances” means kits consisting of chemical reagents in small bottles for testing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances manufactured by M/s. Hindustan Antibiotics Limited, Pimpri, including test tubes droppers, test plates and similar other accessories supplied with such kits.

Nil--
30CyclosporinNil--
28, 29, 30 or 38The following goods, namely:-

(A) Drugs or medicines including their salts and esters and diagnostic test kits, specified in List 3 or List 4 appended to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.21/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, (G.S.R. 118(E), dated the 1st March, 2002)
Nil--
28, 29, 30 or 38The following goods, namely:-

(B) Bulk drugs used in the manufacture of the drugs or medicines at (A) above
Nil-5
28, 29 or 30All goods used within the factory of production for the manufacture of drugs or medicines which are fully exempted from excise dutyNil--
24 or 30Nicotine polacrilex gumNil--
30 or any other ChapterDrugs and materialsNil-60
7011Rough ophthalmic blanks, for manufacture of optical lenses8%--
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(A) Medical equipment (excluding Foley Balloon Catheters) and other goods, specified in List 37 appended to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.21/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, (G.S.R. 118(E), dated the 1st March, 2002)
Nil--
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(B) Accessories of the medical equipment at (A) above
Nil--
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(C)Parts required for the manufacture of the medical equipment at (A) above
Nil-5
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(D) Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Fluid contained in a solution bag with or without tubing system
Nil--
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(E) Accessories of (D) above
Nil--
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(F) Parts required for the manufacture of (D) above
Nil-5
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(A) Medical equipment and other goods, specified in List 38 appended to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.21/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, (G.S.R. 118(E), dated the 1st March, 2002);
Nil--
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(B) Parts required for the manufacture of the medical equipment at (A) above;
Nil-5
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(A) Medical equipment and other goods, specified in List 39 appended to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.21/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, (G.S.R. 118(E), dated the 1st March, 2002)
Nil--
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(B) Accessories of the medical equipment at (A) above
Nil--
90 or any other ChapterThe following goods, namely:-

(C)Parts required for the manufacture of the medical equipment at (A) above
Nil-5
90 or any other ChapterGoods required for Tubal Occlusion specified in List 40 appended to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.21/2002-Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, (G.S.R. 118(E), dated the 1st March, 2002)Nil--
90 or any other ChapterBlood Glucose Monitoring System (Glucometer) and test stripsNil--
90 or any other ChapterParts of the following goods, namely:-

(i) Crutches
(ii) Wheel chairs
(iii) Walking frames
(iv) Tricycles
(v) Braillers
(vi) Artificial limbs

Nil--
30Diagnostic kits for detection of all types of hepatitisNil--
30 or any other ChapterAll types of contraceptivesNil--
90 or any other ChapterAssistive devices, rehabilitation aids and other goods for disabled, specified in List 41 appended to notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.21/2002-Customs, dated the 1 st March, 2002, (G.S.R.118(E), dated the 1 sI March, 2002) Nil--
900110Spectacle lenses and intraocular lensesNil--
90 or any other ChapterArtificial kidneyNil--
040114Concentrated milk, not containing any sweetening matterNil--