(a) whether the duty is imposed on import of cotton;
(b) if so, the details thereof for each of the last three years and the current year;
(c) whether the Government is considering a revision of the same; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE(SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)
(a) & (b) : Currently, imports of raw Cotton, not carded or combed, attract nil customs duty .
Prior to 8th July, 2008 raw cotton attracted 10% Basic Customs duty, which was reduced to nil
vide notification No. 84/2008-Customs dated 08.07.2008.
(c): No Sir. There is no such proposal.
(d): Does not arise in view of (c) above.