26 November 2007
As per supplementary instructions issued by CBEC duty to paid on samples if it is removed outside the factory for further analysis / testing.
The removal shall be in the same manner as the goods are removed for home consumptions. The manufacturer shall prepare invoice under rule 11 the said rules and make issue entries for the goods (samples) in the DSA. Appropriate duty shall be paid by the assessee on these samples before their removal for test purpose unless otherwise exempted by a duty exemption notifications.
On which qty. ED require to be paid?
1. In house Analysis testing No 2. Out side analysis testing Yes 3. Stability study sample No 4. Reference sample (Preserve for reference, market complain...) no