The implementation of stricter product inspections at the Myanmar-China border trade in Muse, Shan State has been causing difficulties for traders.

Traders have informed that both rigorous inspections and fines are being enforced on products coming from China and entering Myanmar through the Myanmar-China border trade gate (Kyin San Kyawt gate).

"The brands and weights of the imported products are carefully noted, and fines are imposed if the products are of the same type but have different brands or weights. Some even confiscate the goods," an eyewitness trader, who did not want to be named, told the Shan Herald.

Since the start of March, the authorities have implemented rigorous inspections on imported goods, and according to traders, fines and confiscation of goods are also being imposed in addition to the strict checks.

The goods imported through the Kyin San Kyawt border gate are electrical

appliances, consumer goods, machinery, and agricultural tractors.

Additionally, he stated that following the military coup, the Military Council has issued several directives and policies concerning import and export.

"The ministry has also announced. There are changes according to the national policy. Previously, we didn't need a license to export, but now we do. They said that they are doing these inspections so that we can drive directly from Kyin San Kyawt gate to 105 miles," the above merchant continued.

Moreover, the list of items that require an import license comprises over a thousand products, ranging from medicine and accessories to food and consumer goods.

Plastic and dairy products, cosmetics and other consumer goods, electrical appliances, iron and building materials, cotton fabrics, aquatic products, and automobile equipment are among the commodities imported from the Chinese border.

Traders have reported that the stringent inspections on these imported goods have caused delays in their delivery, and as fines and seizures of goods are being enforced, some import operations have come to a halt.