Import of non-edible oils- mis use suspected
The Board apprehends that edible grade oil is being mis-declared as non-edible grade and is being sold in the domestic market exerting a downward pressure on the domestic edible oil prices. It is also apprehended that non-edible grade oils might have been used for adulteration of edible oils. Non-edible grade crude palm oil can now be imported only at 100% rate of duty. The increase in import duty on non-edible grade oils, may not necessarily mean that there is misuse, as soap manufacturers import such non-edible grade oils.
Board as a precautionary measure wants field formations to check any mis-declaration of the imported oils and specific instances of mis-declaration, to be brought to the notice of the Board. These cases shall be thoroughly investigated and appropriate action taken.
F.No. Dated: October 12, 2006.