- The central government is planning to dismantle a network of import carriers at airports and seaports.
- Import carriers smuggle goods like gold, toys, and electronics beyond permissible limits.
- The commerce ministry will ask the finance ministry to update customs rules without inconveniencing regular passengers.
- Current regulations allow duty-free imports up to certain limits, beyond which customs duty applies.
- Proposed measures include detailed declarations, capping duty-free allowances, and enhancing the Atithi app with AI profiling.
- The Atithi app helps travelers file customs declarations electronically.
- Goods are often sourced from trade hubs like China and Dubai.
- Discussions include increasing collaboration with airport authorities to flag repeat offenders.
- Certain products like electronics, toys, and gold are under review.
- Import carriers work by bringing goods as personal baggage for commercial use.
Source: a2ztaxcorp.net
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