Suggestions made by Trade and industry during interaction with Hon’ble FM on 18.02.2020

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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