Excise- amendments for importers

Sumit Grover (Chartered Accountant ) (3652 Points)

28 February 2014  

Vide notifications 08/2014 to 11/2014- C.E.(NT), all dated 28th Feb’14, CBEC has brought some changes in the procedural requirements for importers under excise laws, glimpse is produced herein below:


• Importer is required to get registered under excise if it issues a CENVAT invoice;
• Quarterly returns need to be filed by such importers electronically; 
• The changes shall be applicable w.e.f. 1st April’14.

An attempt is made to highlight some issues pertaining to the aforesaid notifications, & the same has been enclosed herewith for ready reference.