<h1>ASSOCHAM Calls for 10% Customs Duty on Paper Imports from ASEAN to Protect Domestic Industry and Jobs.</h1> ASSOCHAM has urged the Indian government to re-impose a 10% customs duty on paper and paperboard imports from ASEAN countries to protect the domestic industry. They recommend excluding these products from preferential treatment in free trade agreements to safeguard investments and promote growth. The Indian market's demand for paper is expected to rise significantly, but domestic producers face challenges due to raw material costs and competition from duty-free imports. The removal of import duties has led to increased imports from ASEAN and China, causing revenue loss and affecting local industry viability. ASSOCHAM stresses the importance of supporting domestic investments and job retention.