Govt relaxes apple import norms, allows shipment via more ports
Posted on: 19/Jan/2016 11:04:33 AM
The government of India government has allowed inbound shipments of the fruit through sea ports and airports in Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai and Cochin by relaxing import restrictions on apples. India imports the fruit from the US, China, Chile, New Zealand, Italy, Iran and Afghanistan, among others. They are brought to India in cold storages. These consignments were landing in Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai and Cochin.
Last year in September, the government had restricted import of apple by allowing its inbound shipment only through Nhava Sheva port in Maharashtra. . Importers had earlier raised concerns over the restrictions. They had termed that as a non-tariff barrier. The US authorities too had raised objections over the restrictions.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has said in a notification that import of apples is allowed through sea ports and airports in Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai and Cochin; and land port and airport in Delhi. Import of apples is also allowed through India`s land borders.
