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Appliance Makers Get Import Relief Till 2027
9 May
Summary
- Import exemptions for key compressor types extended to March 31, 2027.
- This move supports appliance makers in localizing production.
- Relaxations aid advanced AC and refrigeration systems with limited domestic capacity.
The Indian government has extended Quality Control Order (QCO)-related import exemptions for key compressors until March 31, 2027. This measure, detailed in a recent notification, is designed to provide appliance manufacturers with additional time to establish localized production capabilities.
The extension is crucial for AC, refrigeration, and consumer durable producers, especially as they prepare for increased demand. It allows for the continued import of specific compressor categories under existing localization conditions, thereby preventing supply disruptions.
Significantly, higher import relaxations are being granted for advanced and high-capacity air conditioning and refrigeration systems. This addresses areas where domestic manufacturing capacity is currently limited, ensuring continued availability of these sophisticated products for the market.
Manufacturers can import certain compressors for their own use up to limits based on their FY2024-25 import volumes. These limits vary by compressor type, including percentages for small reciprocating and rotary compressors, and up to 100% for large rotary compressors used in variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems.
