Import prohibition of hazardous wastes mandates verification, testing, and re-export, destruction or regulated recycling under supervision. Imports of listed banned hazardous items are prohibited and Notification under the Customs Act has been issued. Port and Customs authorities must verify consignments against authenticated Form 7 from the exporter before clearance and ensure laboratory testing follows criteria prescribed by the pollution control authority. Importers of used oil, furnace oil and zinc wastes must furnish bank guarantees released only after conformity is established. Banned wastes must be re-exported or destroyed at importer's risk; regulated wastes may be released or auctioned to registered recyclers only with Monitoring Committee clearance and supervision.
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Import prohibition of hazardous wastes mandates verification, testing, and re-export, destruction or regulated recycling under supervision.
Imports of listed banned hazardous items are prohibited and Notification under the Customs Act has been issued. Port and Customs authorities must verify consignments against authenticated Form 7 from the exporter before clearance and ensure laboratory testing follows criteria prescribed by the pollution control authority. Importers of used oil, furnace oil and zinc wastes must furnish bank guarantees released only after conformity is established. Banned wastes must be re-exported or destroyed at importer's risk; regulated wastes may be released or auctioned to registered recyclers only with Monitoring Committee clearance and supervision.
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