<p>The import will provide the industry quality equipment and safety to the workers, said the industry lobby in a letter to the government.<br /><br />"Various countries like China, Australia and many South East Asian countries have such rules governing the imports of second hand capital goods," Ficci said.<br /><br />It suggested that import of second hand machinery should not be encouraged where indigenous sources are adequately available.<br /><br />"Tariff duty applicable on import of second hand machinery should be at least 10 to 15 percent higher than the rate applicable to new machinery," the Ficci said.<br /><br />It also said plants over 10 years old and valued above Rs.50 crore should not be permitted for re-location from outside India into the country without a licence.</p>
<p>The import will provide the industry quality equipment and safety to the workers, said the industry lobby in a letter to the government.<br /><br />"Various countries like China, Australia and many South East Asian countries have such rules governing the imports of second hand capital goods," Ficci said.<br /><br />It suggested that import of second hand machinery should not be encouraged where indigenous sources are adequately available.<br /><br />"Tariff duty applicable on import of second hand machinery should be at least 10 to 15 percent higher than the rate applicable to new machinery," the Ficci said.<br /><br />It also said plants over 10 years old and valued above Rs.50 crore should not be permitted for re-location from outside India into the country without a licence.</p>