SIIB of Customs Commissionerate Ludhiana seized 14 imported containers 

Investigation in all the cases is being carried out under the Customs Act, 1962

SIIB of Customs Commissionerate Ludhiana seized 14 imported containers 

Ludhiana: The Special Intelligence and Investigation Branch (SIIB) of Customs Commissionerate Ludhiana has seized 8 containers imported by M/s Raj International, Mandi Gobindgarh. The importer has mis-declared as seamless offshore pipes chargeable to Customs Duty @7.5% as re-rollable scrap. The value of seized goods is around 50 Lakh. 

According to A S Ranga, Commissioner (Customs), Ludhiana the he SIIB also seized two containers found to be containing ball bearings whereas the same is declared as HMS Scrap imported by M/s Unique Alloys, Mandi Gobindgarh. 

Apart from the above, two containers containing electric fans chargeable to duty @20% were also seized by the SIIB. The importer M/s Yash Appliances, Baddi (HP) has mis-declared the goods as fan parts, lamp glass etc which are chargeable to duty @10%. The importer has tried to evade Customs duty amounting to 21 Lakh.

Further, the SIIB has also seized two containers belonging to M/s Laxmi Overseas, Ludhiana The importer has declared goods as hooks and eye which are chargeable to duty @10%. Whereas on examination, the goods are found to be garment parts which are chargeable to duty @20%. . 

Further investigation in all the cases is being carried out under the Customs Act, 1962.