Sources said that the FBR has increased RD by 5 percent on many items already subjected to regulatory duty. Overall, RD has been revised upward on 441 items through SRO 505(I)/2017. The FBR has also specified PCT code, name of item, description of item and new rate of RD.
Following are the names of items on which the rate of RD has been revised along with rate of RD: The FBR has imposed Regulatory duty on the import of live poultry, that is to say, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls (except Grandparent/parent stock of chicken)., 10% RD; fish %, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04., 25 RD; Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen., 25% RD; Milk and cream, concentrated or containing sugar or other sweetening matter, 25%; Yogurt, 20%; Other, 20%; Whey powder, 25%; Butter, 20%; Dairy spreads, 15%; Other, 20%; Cheese, 20%; Curd, 15%; Other, 20%; Grated or powdered cheese, of all kinds, 20%; Processed cheese, not grated or powdered, 20%; Blue veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti, 20%; Other cheese, 20%; Dried, 5%; Other, 5%; Natural honey., 20%; Coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled (except 0801.1100, 0801.1990 & 0801.3200), 10%; Desiccated coconut,15%; other, 15%; Shelled, 15%; In shell, 15%; Shelled, 15%; Areca (Betel Nuts), 25%; Figs, 20%; Pineapples, 20%; Avocados, 20%; Guavas, 15%; Mangoes, 15%; Mangos teens, 15%; Frozen mango, 15%; Mango pulp, 15%; Other, 15%; Oranges, 20%; Kino (fresh), 20%; Other, 20%; Grapefruit, including pomelos, 15%; Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia), 20%; Other, 20%; Grapes , fresh or dried, 20%; Melons (including water melons) and papaws (papayas), fresh, 20%; Apples, Pears and Quinces, fresh, 20%; Apricots, 20%; Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), 15%; Other, 20%; Peaches, including nectarines, 20%; Plums and sloes, 20%; Strawberries, 20%; Raspberries, blackberries, mulberries and loganberries, 20%; Black, white or red currants and gooseberries, 15%; Cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus Vaccinium, 20%; Kiwifruit, 20%; Durians, 15%; Persimmons, 15%; Pomegranates, 20%; Other, 20%; Strawberries, 20%; Raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, black, white or red currants and gooseberries, 20%; Other, 20%; Cherries, 20%; Other, 20%; Apricots, 20%; Prunes, 20%; Apples, 20%; Cherries, 20%; Pine nut (chilgoza), 20%; Peaches (arroo), 15%; Plums (allocha), 20%; Lichis, 20%; Raisins, 20%; Other, 20%; Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter, 20%; Peel of citrus fruit or melons, 20%; Betel Leaves, Rs 200/Kg; Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood(except 1602.2000, 1602.3200, 1602.3900, 1602.5000, 1602.9000) ,10%; Of liver of any animal, 15%; Of fowls of the species, Gallus domesticus (chicken), 15%; Other, 15%; Of bovine animals, 15%; Other, including preparations of blood of any animal, 15%; Chewing gum, whether or not sugar coated, 20%; White chocolate, 20%; Other, 20%; Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted., 20%; Cocoa butter, fat and oil., 20%; Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter., 20%; Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, 20%; Chocolate preparation, 20%; Other, 20%; Filled, 20%; Not filled, 20%; Other, 20%; Malt extract, 20%; Preparations other than in retail packing, not containing cocoa, 20%; Other, 20%; Containing eggs, 20%; Macaroni raw, 20%; Vermacelli, 20%; Other, 20%; Stuffed pasta, whether or not cooked or otherwise prepared, 20%; Other pasta, 20%; Couscous, 20%; Corn flakes, 20%; other, 20%; Prepared foods obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals, 20%; Bulgur wheat, 20%; Other, 20%; Crisp bread, 20%; Gingerbread and the like, 20%; Sweet biscuits, 20%; Waffles and wafers, 20%; Rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, 20%; Other, 20%; Cucumbers and gherkins, 20%; Pickles, 20%; Other, 20%; Tomatoes, whole or in pieces, 20%; Tomatoes paste, 20%; Other, 15%; Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, 20%; Other, 20%; Potatoes, 20%; Other vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, 20%; Homogenised vegetables, 20%; Potatoes, 20%; Peas (Pisum sativum), 20%; Beans, shelled, 20%; Other, 20%; Asparagus, 15%; Olives, 20%; Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata), 20%; Bamboo shoots, 15%; Other, 20%; Ground-nuts, 20%; Other, including mixtures, 20%; Pineapples, 20%; Citrus fruit, 20%; Pears, 20%; Apricots, 20%; Cherries, 20%; Peaches, including nectarines, 20%; Strawberries, 20%; Palm hearts, 20%; Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium oxycoccos, Vaccinium vitisidaea), 20%; Mixtures, 20%; Other, 20%; Frozen, 20%; Not frozen, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, 20%; Other, 20%; Of a Brix value not exceeding 20, 15%; Other, 20%; Of a Brix value not exceeding 20, 20%; Other, 20%; Of a Brix value not exceeding 20, 20%; Other, 20%; Tomato juice, 15%; Of a Brix value not exceeding 30, 20%; Other, 20%; Of a Brix value not exceeding 20, 20%; Other, 20%; Cranberry juice, 20%; Other, 20%; Mixtures of juices, 20%; Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or mate and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or mate roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof (except 2101.2000, 2101.3000)., 15%; Extracts, essences and concentrates, tea or mate and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of tea or mate, 10%; Roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof, 10%;
Soya sauce, 20%; Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces, 20%; Mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard, 20 %; Other, 20%; Soups and broths and preparations therefore, 20%; Homogenised composite food preparations, 20%; Ice cream and other edible ice, 20%; Protein hydrolysates, 15%; Other, 20%; Concentrates for aerated beverage in all forms, 20%; Syrups and squashes, 20%; Emulsifying agents for food and dairy products,15%; Preparations including tablets consisting of saccharin, lactose, 20%; Sweet meats, 20%; Other, 20%; Mineral waters, 20%; Aerated waters, 20%; Other, 20%; Aerated waters, 20%; Other, 20%; Other, 20%; Flours, meals and pellets, of meat or meat offal greaves, 10%; Other, 10%; Other, 20%; Yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), 20%; Other, 20%; Pre shave, shaving or after shave preparations, 20%; Personal deodorants and antiperspirants, 20%; Perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations, 20%; "Agarbatti" and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning, 20%; Other, 20%; Contact lens solution, 20%; Other, 20%; For toilet use (including medicated products), 20%; Other, 20%; Soap in other forms, 20%; Organic surface active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap, 20%; Preparations put up for retail sale, 15%; Other, 15%; PVC Resin, 2%; Other, 15%; Trunks, suit- cases, vanity- cases, executive- cases, briefcases, school satchels, spectacle cases, binocular cases, camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, holsters and similar containers travelling- bags, insulated food or beverages bags, toilet bags, rucksacks, handbags, shopping- bags, wallets, purses, map- cases, cigarette- cases, tobacco- pouches, tool bags, sports bags, bottle- cases, jewellery boxes, powder- boxes, cutlery cases and similar containers, of leather or of composition leather, of sheeting of plastics, of textile materials, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper., 20%; Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather (except PCT 4203.2920). , 20%; Gloves leather industrial, 10%; Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm or more, 10%; Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale., 10 %; Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale., 10%; Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale., 10%; Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2., 10 %; Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m2., 10 %; Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man- made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2. , 10 %; Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man- made fibres, weighing more than 200 g/m2. , 10 %; Other woven fabrics of cotton., 10 %; Of polyesters, 5 %; Other, of polyesters, partially oriented, 5 %; Other, of polyesters, 5%; Of polyesters, 5%; Of polyesters, 5 %; Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 54.04, 5%; Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 54.05, has been subjected to 5% regulatory duty.
The RD has also been revised on the import of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, 5 % RD; Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170 g/m2, RD of 5 %; Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of weight exceeding 170 g/m2, RD of 5 %; Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, RD of 5 %; Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres, 5%; Metallised yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with matel, 5 %; Men's or boys' overcoats, car- coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski- jackets), wind- cheaters, wind- jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading 62.03. , 5 %; Women's or girls' overcoats, car- coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski- jackets), wind- cheaters, wind- jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading 62.04., 5 %; Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)., 5%; Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)., 5 %; Men's or boys' shirts., 5 %; Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt- blouses., 5 %; Men's or boys' singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles., 5 %; Women's or girls' singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negliges, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles., 5 %; Babies' garments and clothing accessories., 5 %; Garments made up of fabrics of heading 56.02, 56.03, 59.03, 59.06 or 59.07., 5 %; Track suits, ski suits and swimwear other garments., 5 %; Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof, whether or not knitted or crocheted., 5 %; Handkerchiefs., 5 %; Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like., 5 %; Ties, bow ties and cravats., 5 %; Other made up clothing accessories parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading 62.12., 5 %; Blankets and travelling rugs, 5 %; Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen., 5 %; Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds curtain or bed valances., 5%; Other furnishing articles, excluding those of heading 94.04., 5%; Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods., 5%; Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds tents sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft, camping goods., 5%; Other made up articles, including dress patterns., 5%; Sets consisting of woven fabric and yarn, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered table cloths or serviettes, or similar textile articles, put up in packings for retail sale., 5%; Used or new rags, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials., 5%; Waterproof footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or of plastics, the uppers of which are neither fixed to the sole nor assembled by stitching, riveting, nailing, screwing, plugging or similar processes., 15%; Other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics., 15%; Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of leather.,15%; Footwear with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather and uppers of textile materials., 15%; Other footwear., 15%; Parts of footwear (including uppers whether or not attached to soles other than outer soles) removable in- soles, heel cushions and similar articles gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof., 25%; Marble, travertine and alabaster, 20%; Granite, 20%; Marble, travertine and alabaster, 20%; Other calcareous stone, 20%; Granite, 20%; Other stone, 20%; Tiles, cubes and similar articles, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm, 25%; Other, 25%; Other, 25%; Non- wired glass, having an absorbent, reflecting or non- reflecting layer, 5%;Coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), specified, flashed or merely surface ground, 5%; Other, 5%; Unframed, 5%; Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi- precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery glass eyes other than prosthetic articles statuettes and other ornaments of lamp- worked glass, other than imitation jewellery glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter(except 7018.1000), 20%; Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious and semi precious stones and similar glass small wares, 25%; Imitation jewellery., 15%; Re-rollable, 5%; Other, 5%; Of stainless steel, 5%; Other 5%; Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel, 5%; Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, filings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles, 5%; Re-rollable, 5%; Waste and scrap of auto parts in pressed bundle condition, 5%; Waste and scrap of Compressor, 5%; Other, 5%; Remelting scrap ingots, 5%; Semi- finished products of iron or non- alloy steel, 15%; Flat- rolled products of iron or non- alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot- rolled, not clad, plated or coated.,12.5%; Flat- rolled products of iron or non- alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold- rolled (cold- reduced), not clad, plated or coated, 5%; Flat- rolled products of iron or non- alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated, 5%; Bars and rods, hot- rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of iron or non- alloy steel, 30%; Other bars and rods of iron or non- alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot- rolled, hot- drawn or hot- extruded, but including those twisted after rolling, 30%; Other bars and rods of iron or non- alloy steel, 30%; Angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel, 30%; Wire of iron or non-alloy steel, 30%; Other alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms semi- finished products of other alloy steel, 15; Flat rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, 17.5; Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, 17.5; Bars and rods, not rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of other alloy steel, 25; Other bars and rods of other alloy steel angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non- alloy steel has been subjected to 30 percent RD.
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