After laptops, Government likely to ban import of printers and cameras: Report

The government is likely to ban the import of cameras, printers and hard-disk, reported The Economic Times. This comes days after the government banned the import of Personal Computers, laptops and tablets.

The Economic Times report quoted sources and said that the local demand for these high-import products is huge and their imports need immediate intervention to push local manufacturing.

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The government in a notification had said that the products under restrictions need license or permission from the government. However, there would be an exemption from the import Licencing requirements for the import of one laptop, tablet, all-in-one personal computer, or ultra small form factor computer, including those purchased from e-commerce portals through post or courier. Imports will be subject to payment of duty as applicable.

Economic Times earlier reported that Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology (MAIT) which includes top laptop, personal computer (PC) and server makers such as Dell, HP, Apple, Lenovo and Asus, sought an extension of at least six months for the implementation of new import restriction rules.

These top giants reportedly met top executives of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and said that that companies needed time to set up manufacturing units in India.