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Notification No. 29\/2025<\/a>, Dated 09-05-2025<\/em><\/p>\n

The Government of India has issued a notification granting full exemption from customs duty<\/strong> on the import of specified cultural and heritage items. This move is aimed at encouraging public access to works of art, antiques, and memorials through exhibitions in museums and art galleries.<\/p>\n

1. Scope of Exemption Under the Notification<\/h2>\n

The exemption applies to the whole of the customs duty leviable under the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975<\/strong>, for the following categories of goods \u2013<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Works of Art for Public Exhibition<\/strong>\n
      \n
    1. Includes paintings, statuary, and similar artistic pieces<\/li>\n
    2. Must be intended for public display in a museum or art gallery<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    3. \n

      Public Memorials and Construction Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \n
      1. \n
          \n
        1. Includes memorials of a public character<\/strong> that are intended to be erected in a public place<\/li>\n
        2. Covers both finished memorials and materials used in their construction<\/strong>, whether worked or unworked<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
            \n
          • \n

            Antiques and Antiquities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \n
            1. \n
                \n
              1. Items falling under the definition of \u2018antiquity\u2019 as per the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972<\/strong><\/li>\n
              2. Must be imported specifically for public exhibition in a museum or art gallery<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                2. Conditions for Availing Exemption<\/h2>\n

                The exemption is not unconditional<\/strong>. It is subject to the following key requirements \u2013<\/p>\n

                  \n
                • The importing entity must operate a museum or art gallery<\/strong><\/li>\n
                • The imported items must be used exclusively for public exhibition<\/strong><\/li>\n
                • The importing entity must not sell, trade, or commercially exploit<\/strong> the goods<\/li>\n
                • Compliance with all other procedural and documentation requirements under customs law is mandatory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  3. Objective and Impact<\/h2>\n

                  This exemption is aimed at \u2013<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Promoting cultural preservation and public appreciation<\/strong> of art, history, and heritage<\/li>\n
                  • Facilitating the import of rare and valuable items<\/strong> for educational and artistic purposes<\/li>\n
                  • Supporting museums and public institutions in curating non-commercial, publicly accessible exhibitions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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