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.
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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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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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