Govt removes curbs on import of certain kinds of boats, vehicles

India, Jan. 29 -- The government on Wednesday removed import restrictions on certain kinds of patrol boats and vehicles with immediate effect, according to a notification.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said the import policy of patrol or surveillance boats, air-cushion vehicles, and remote-operated vehicles is "revised from restricted to free with immediate effect".

Import of these items stood at USD 0.46 million in April-November this fiscal. They are mainly imported from France, Germany, Hong Kong and the UK.

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