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India bans import of ACs with refrigerants

India has banned the import of both window and split ACs with refrigerants on Thursday. The ministry has imposed the prohibition just before the start of festival season.

India bans import of ACs with refrigerants
India bans import of ACs with refrigerants

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Published : Oct 16, 2020, 11:28 AM IST

Updated : Oct 16, 2020, 12:50 PM IST

New Delhi: India has completely banned the import of air conditioners (ACs) with refrigerants, as per a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday.

"Import policy of air conditioners with refrigerants under HS Codes 84151010 and 84151090 is amended from 'Free' to 'Prohibited'," the Ministry said.

The ban is imposed on both window and split ACs with refrigerants.

It is to be noted that the prohibition on import happened just before the start of festival season when the sales of electronic items witness a boost.

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Last Updated : Oct 16, 2020, 12:50 PM IST

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