Customs Department Resumes Import Process for Goods Lacking MRP
Summary
The Customs Department has resumed the import process at Bhairahawa checkpoint for goods previously held due to missing Maximum Retail Price (MRP) labels, allowing importers to provide self-declarations to affix labels later.
Key Points
- Customs Department resumed imports of goods without MRP at Bhairahawa checkpoint after a new facilitation decision.
- Importers can now provide written self-declarations promising to affix MRP, brand, and expiry date labels before market distribution.
- Over 900 cargo vehicles were previously held up due to the MRP labeling rule at Bhairahawa customs.
- The MRP rule impacts checkpoints like Biratnagar, Birgunj, Tatopani, Kerung significantly, while Bhairahawa handles mainly imports from India.
