Government Cracks Down on Cheap Imported Cabinet Hinges
The government has introduced import restrictions on cabinet hinges priced below Rs 280 per kilogram to curb cheap imports primarily from China. Importers must now seek permission or licenses for imports below this price, a move aimed at protecting domestic industries.
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In a bid to bolster domestic manufacturing, the government on Monday imposed fresh import constraints on cabinet hinges costing less than Rs 280 per kilogram. This strategic measure aims to curb the influx of inexpensive imports, particularly from countries like China.
Cabinet hinges, critical hardware components connecting cabinet doors to their frames, have seen a boom in imports from abroad. The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) highlighted this shift in a notification, mandating that imports below the specified price will now require government approval or licensing.
This regulatory move marks a significant policy change as previously, there were no such import restrictions on these goods, which are also imported from nations like Italy and Germany. The government's decision is largely seen as an effort to shield and stimulate local industries.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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