Customs to raise vigil on electronic items from FTA countries from 21 Sept

Finance ministry sources said misuse of the FTA route has been on the rise for the last few years to escape customs duty on imports

Starting September 21, the Customs department will raise its vigil on imports of mobiles, white goods, set top boxes, cameras and other electronic products, besides agarbattis from countries with which India has free trade agreements (FTA).
 

A new provision was introduced during the budget session in February this year in the Customs Act for strict verification of rules of origin of imports under FTAs. The rules for implementation of this provision were issued last month. These newly notified Customs Rules for Administration of Rules of Origin under FTA will come into force on September 21.
 

It is learnt that extensive