India lowers bourbon whiskey tariffs

Bourbon whiskey import duty slashed from 150% to 50%: How much will your favourite whiskey cost now?
India has announced an import duty cut on US-made bourbon whiskey, slashing the taxes from 150% to 50% in a run up to PM Narendra Modi’s talks with US President Donald Trump. Here is how much bourbon whiskey price will be after the duty cut.
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India on Friday slashed tariffs on bourbon whiskey from 150 per cent to 100 per cent, a move that came after US President Donald Trump criticised the "very unfair" levies in the South Asian markets. The 50 per cent cut on customs duty was notified on February 13,
America's Bourbon Whiskey Gets Sweet Deal As India Slashes Tariffs From 150% To 50%
America's popular bourbon whiskey, known for its hint of sweetness, has got a sweet deal in India. Customs duty on such whiskey makers has been slashed by as much as 66.6 per cent, effectively making it one-third the cost of what it is currently.
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India slashed customs duty on bourbon whiskey, from 150% to 50%, effective February 13. This tariff cut is exclusive to bourbon whiskey, while other imported alcoholic beverages will remain subject to a 100% import duty.
American Bourbon Cheaper Now For Indians, Tariffs Cut From 150% To 50%
NEW DELHI – In a significant move to boost trade ties with the United States, India has slashed import duties on American bourbon whiskey from 150% to 50. The announcement came just ahead of a high-profile bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump, where trade and tariffs were key agenda items.
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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 bourbon whisky tariffs amid intensifying Trump criticism
India has slashed tariffs on bourbon whisky to 100% from 150%, a move that will benefit imports of brands like Suntory's Jim Beam, after U.S. President Donald Trump's criticised "unfair" levies in the South Asian market.
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The basic customs duty on bourbon whisky will be 50%, while an agricultural cess of 50% has also been imposed. Bourbon whisky accounts for as much as one-fourth or 25 per cent of all such liquor imports in India.
India slashes bourbon whiskey tariffs from 150% to 50% amid strengthening US trade ties
As part of trade deal negotiations with the US, India has reduced import duties on Bourbon whiskey by 50%. This announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Modi's discussions with President Trump. India prepares for a mega trade deal with the US,
India slashes customs duty on bourbon whiskey to 50% amid mega trade deal with US
India has slashed import duty on bourbon whiskey to 50 per cent as it warmed up to negotiating a mega trade deal with the US. The reduction in customs duty on bourbon whiskey was notified on February 13 just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's talks with US President Donald Trump.
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