Govt extends quality control exemption on certain steel products till Mar 31
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MUMBAI – The Ministry of Steel has extended the deadline for exemption from the mandatory quality control order for certain steel products and stainless steel flat products till Mar. 31. The ministry had earlier granted exemption from the mandatory quality control order for specified Chapter 73 steel products for imports with a bill of lading shipped on board on or before Oct. 31.
The ministry had also exempted three Indian Standards applicable to stainless steel flat products — IS 6911, IS 5522 and IS 15997 — for imports with a bill of lading shipped on or before Dec. 31.
"In order to preserve the interests of stakeholders and ensure steady market availability of critical steel products as domestic production capacities scale up in line with national self-reliance objectives, the Ministry of Steel has reviewed the concerns submitted by industry participants," the ministry said in a release. End
Reported by Ashutosh Pati
Edited by Saji George Titus
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