Among the goods from US companies being caught up in India's border are Dell, Apple and Cisco products. At major Indian port, customs officers have held back containers coming from China despite no government notice has been issued.
India’s move comes amid heightened tensions between the country and China. Previously, border clashes took place last week with at least 20 Indian soldiers killed.
In a letter dated June 23, India's commerce ministry was informed by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) that lack of clarity and delays could disrupt business and manufacturing operations.
Two industry sources said among those held up were Apple, Cisco, Dell and Ford Motor Co products. Electronics components of Taiwan's Foxconn (a contract manufacturer for Apple in India) were also affected by Indian ports’ move.
