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.
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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The US is the primary exporter of bourbon whiskey to India accounting for about one-fourth of all such liquor imported into India.
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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.
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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.
India slashes import duty on bourbon whiskey to 50 pc
India slashed import duty on bourbon whiskey to 50%, boosting US-India trade relations. The move aims to increase bilateral trade.
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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.
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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,
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