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Suggestions made by Trade and industry during interaction with Hon’ble FM on 18.02.2020
Following suggestions/points were put forward by Trade and Industry during interaction with Hon’ble FM on 18.02.2020:
CII:
- Goods imported from China may be cleared on priority.
- Goods imported from China may be cleared without necessary documents on the submission of the bond/undertaking.
- Quarantine time of 14 days prescribed for containers at the port of despatch may be reduced.
- Reduction in customs duty on raw material / intermediate products imported from countries other China may be considered.
Electronics Sector:
- The surge in import from China, after Corona Virus is over, is expected – Necessary steps to deal with such a situation may be planned in advance.
- Faster clearance of electronic items may be allowed.
- Reduction in duty on raw material for PCBs may be considered.
- Some issues are being faced in ICD Kathuwas in Rajasthan.
- Some instances of double-duty payment through ICEGATE have been noticed. The refund may be expedited in such cases.
- Misclassification of goods in CTH 9001 is being resorted to by some importers- Suitable action to check the same may be initiated.
- BCD on Single Motor for AC classifiable under CTH 8510010 / 851031 may be increased.
Pharma Sector:
- Faster clearance of export of masks may be allowed.
Petrochemicals & Plastics Sector:
- MOT is being charged from AEO Clients in Haldia Port.
Polyester & Textile Sector:
- Export of Shoe Covers / Disposable Garments for industrial use is not being allowed by Customs.
- Factory sealed containers of Orient Craft an AEO-2 Client is not being allowed.
- All ports, including seaports, should work on a 24*7 basis.
Automobile Sector:
- Reduction in BCD on parts being imported from China may be considered.
Chemical Sector:
- The duty deferment period may be raised to one month from 15 days for AEO-2 Clients.
Telecom Sector:
- The dispute in the classification of Antenna is persisting.
Trading in Imports / Exports:
- Lack of clarity on licensing requirements for import of Tobacco/Cigars/Textiles.
- No benefit is available to AEO Clients (IKEA).
- Supplier’s certification may be accepted instead of insisting on domestic certification.
- Labeling may be allowed in a private warehouse instead of in a bonded warehouse.
- Exemption from BCD may be granted on copper concentrate.
- There is a delay in the grant of IGST refunds.
- A 100% examination is being done at the time of the export of mobile phones.
Health & family welfare Sector:
- Health Cess imposed on medical equipment/ parts thereof may be reviewed.
Logistics Sector:
- Merchant exporters may be facilitated in a manner similar to the facilitation of manufacturer exporter.
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