SEZ allowed to move IT hardware to DTA

The government has eased rules governing IT hardware imports by allowing units in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) to freely move equipment to domestic tariff area (DTA) subject to certain conditions.

SEZs which are specifically delineated duty-free enclaves and deemed foreign territory for trade operations, duties and tariffs were earlier exempted from import restrictions on such equipment including computers, tablets and some servers.

This exemption was given in October when imports for others were put in the restricted category and allowed only with prior approval.