Smaller brands may be forced to import fully built mobile devices, after latest BCD levy

Smaller brands may be forced to import fully built mobile devices, after latest BCD levy

The aggregate duty on import of components has become almost equal to that on a complete unit. Synopsis From Oct 1, the government levied 10% import, or basic customs, duty on display assembly, touch panel/cover glass assembly, as per the phased manufacturing programme milestones. The levy is also expected to increase prices of devices by … Read more