Customs - Hazardous Items lying in Mumbai Port for disposal
IN a recent meeting of the Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC) of the Mumbai Customs, it was pointed out that there are many hazardous items lying for disposal. CONCOR informed that M/s. Maersk Lines vide their letter dated10.03.2016 requested Customs for destruction of longstanding import consignments using biodegration process, which is approved by JNPT Customs/BARC. Principal Commissioner (Gen) informed that a meeting would be convened in this regard and they would be able to resolve the issue soon. The Chief Commissioner directed that immediate steps should be taken to dispose of the hazardous goods, after the meeting.