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Silver Import Rules: Baggage Use for Commercial Silver Import Violates Customs Act, 1962; Leads to Confiscation.

March 18, 2020

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Smuggling - Silver items - Baggage Rules - Although silver does not fall under the category of prohibited goods, the import of silver is governed by certain terms and conditions as per Customs Act, 1962 and rules made thereunder. Any import in violation of the above renders the goods liable for confiscation. The passenger cannot use “baggage” as a route to smuggle silver items for commercial use - CGOVT

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