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There is widespread public and trade grievances and confusion about the duty structure for gifts and personal imports, as well as the required Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation. CBIC has instructed all Customs Zones to create and publish a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on their websites. This FAQ must clarify the duty calculation, applicable fees, KYC requirements, and the grievance redressal mechanism.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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