Aracannuts (supari) import not permissible

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.... Ministry  of Commerce has brought to the notice this Ministry that some of the customs authorities particularly at Calcutta, Madras and Imphal are permitting import of Arecanut assuming it to be falling under the category of dry fruits. 2. The Ministry of Agriculture have opined that Arecanut is actually supari and does not fall under the category of Dry-fruits. Since supari is a consumer....