Customs Manual 2023: Prohibits Importing Goods Violating IPR; Section 11, Customs Act 1962; Personal Use Exempted

The Customs Manual 2023 outlines legal provisions related to the prohibition of importing goods that infringe on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) under various acts, including the Copyright Act, Trade Marks Act, Designs Act, and Geographical Indications Act. The Central Government, under Section 11 of the Customs Act, 1962, can issue notifications to prohibit such imports. Notification No. 51/2010-Customs, as amended, specifies that only goods intended for sale or use in India are covered. The IPR (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules, 2007, detail procedures for right holders and Customs officers to enforce these prohibitions, with exceptions for personal use items.