Lack of standard norms for clearance of inbound shipments at ports coupled with complex procedures lead to inordinate delay in imports,the government auditor of India said earlier this week.
“It was seen that the procedural complexities and consequent delays in import clearance are of a much higher order than in the case of export clearances.
“No standard benchmark or norms have been prescribed for ships waiting to get berth at ports and time taken during the various stages in the clearance of goods.
The performance audit related to ‘Import and Export Trade Facilitation through Customs Ports’.