NewzVille Desk
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, seized 160 metric tonnes of illegally imported Chinese toys, counterfeit cosmetics, and unbranded shoes. The seized items valued at over Rs 6.5 crore.
Acting on specific intelligence, DRI identified 10 containers, mainly containing smuggled toys, at Mundra Port, Hazira Port, Kandla SEZ, and ICD Piyala (Faridabad).
Upon examination, the containers were found to be concealed with large quantities of toys, along with some cosmetics and footwear, fraudulently declared as innocuous items such as mini decorative plants, keychains, kids’ pencil boxes, and showpieces, in a clear attempt to evade detection.
These toys were imported without BIS certification in violation of the Foreign Trade Policy and Toys (Quality Control) Order 2020. BIS non-compliant goods are prohibited and either destroyed at the cost of the importer or returned to the country of origin.
Furthermore, counterfeit cosmetics were imported in violation of the Intellectual Property Rights (Imported Goods) Enforcement Rules, 2007, as well as without the requisite license from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
In addition, shoes without the mandatory BIS certification violate the Footwear made from Leather and other Materials (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
