Mis-declaration of imported oils prompts investigations and tightened import duty for non-edible crude palm oil. The Board warns of increased imports of non-edible oils and the risk that edible-grade oil is being mis-declared as non-edible and sold domestically or used for adulteration. Non-edible crude palm oil has been excluded from the concessional scheme and is to be imported at the full rate of duty. Field formations are instructed to check for mis-declaration, report specific cases to the Board, investigate thoroughly, and take appropriate action while recognising legitimate imports by soap manufacturers.
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Mis-declaration of imported oils prompts investigations and tightened import duty for non-edible crude palm oil.
The Board warns of increased imports of non-edible oils and the risk that edible-grade oil is being mis-declared as non-edible and sold domestically or used for adulteration. Non-edible crude palm oil has been excluded from the concessional scheme and is to be imported at the full rate of duty. Field formations are instructed to check for mis-declaration, report specific cases to the Board, investigate thoroughly, and take appropriate action while recognising legitimate imports by soap manufacturers.
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