India slashes tariffs on bourbon whiskey

From 150% to 50%: India lowers bourbon whiskey tariffs as trade talks with US pick pace
Additionally, a 50% agricultural cess under the Agricultural Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) remains applicable, effectively doubling the overall taxation on these imports.
India slashes import duty on bourbon whiskey to 50p percent
India slashed import duty on bourbon whiskey to 50%, boosting US-India trade relations. The move aims to increase bilateral trade.
India cuts customs duty on bourbon whiskey to 50%
As per the notification issued by the Department of Revenue, bourbon whiskey would now attract 50 per cent customs duty on its import. Import duty on bourbon whiskey was 150 per cent earlier.
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