CHATTOGRAM: Customs officials seized huge Nido powdered milk imported under false declaration at Chattogram port on Tuesday.
Sources said ‘Padma Safety Products’ of Dhaka’s Nawabpur announced to import electronic motor from the UAE.
They found 13,530 kilograms of Nido powdered milk instead of the motor inside the concerned container, said the Customs Deputy Commissioner (DC) Saiful Hoque.
The importer attempted to dodge a duty and tax amount of around Tk 55 lakh through the false declaration.
Actions against the persons behind the attempt will be taken after investigation, he added.