Guwahati: Duty-free imported tea being re-exported as Indian Tea by exporters, says Tea Association of India

Tea Association of India revealed the misuse of import laws, with imported low-quality tea being re-exported as Indian tea. This practice harms the reputation and financial stability of Indian tea, it said. The TAI has called for stricter enforcement, penalties, and reconsideration of duty-free imports to protect the industry and ensure fair trade practices.