Phone, electronics producers seek exemption from ‘faceless assessment’

Mobile phone and electronics manufacturers have sought exemption from the new “faceless assessment” system for clearing import/export shipments, saying it has increased the processing time from previous 2 to 3 days to 8 to 12 days.

“We request all AEO (authorised economic operators) and In-Bond Manufacturing entities import/export be permitted, “green channel” for self-assessment and automatic clearing for both import and export shipments to promote faster capacity addition and greatly improve ease of doing business,” the India Cellular and Electronics Association said in a letter to to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC).