Question : IMPORT DUTIES ON MEDICAL DEVICES

(a) the details of duty applicable on import of medical devices during each of the last three years and the current year, item-wise;

(b) whether import of finished goods is encouraged at the expense of importing the materials needed for manufacturing of such devices;

(c) if so, whether more than 50% of medical devices are imported due to higher duties in the country;

(d) if so, whether the Government is going to give some solace to manufacturers of medical devices in the country to translate `Make in India` slogan into a reality; and

(e) if so, the steps taken or being taken by the Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a): The duties of customs applicable on import of medical devices falling under Customs Tariff Headings 9018, 9019 & 9022 during the last three years and the current year is as given below:-

 Year	Basic Customs	Additional Duty	Special Additional Duty	Duty (BCD)	of Customs (CVD)	of Customs (SAD) 2014-15	5%	6%	NIL 2013-14	5%	6%	NIL 2012-13	5%	6%	NIL 2011-12	5%	5%	NIL