Delay in clearing 500 containers hits textile industry in Tamil Nadu

The consignments, which have mainly come from China, have not been cleared for the past 10 days even after customs duty has been paid in certain cases

Textile industry in Tamil Nadu said that nearly 500 containers carrying apparel accessories and fabrics are stuck in and around Chennai. These containers have come mainly from China.

According to Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) nearly 500 containers are stuck in and around Chennai seaport, along with 500 tonnes of cargo at Chennai airport and another 400 tonnes at Bengaluru airport. The merchandise consisted entirely of apparel accessories and fabrics.

The imported consignments arriving from China have not been cleared by the Customs for the past 10 days even after duty has been paid, said Raja M Shanmugham, President, TEA.

He has written to