Apparel manufacturers seek faster clearance of consignments from China

Apparel industry is dependent on several inputs, which are not available domestically or have to be imported in accordance with buyers' requirements

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has asked the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to streamline customs clearances on special priority and clear the ongoing issues in clearing shipments originating from China. The development comes at a time when reports claim that customs officials in some cities have been asked not to clear containers originating from China.

AEPC's Chairman A Sakthivel has written to CBIC chairman and requested him to intervene in the matter and expedite the process of clearing the shipments of inputs which are held up at ports and undergoing scrutiny. Sakthivel has sought special priority