Textile millers and garment exporters are at odds over the government’s move to withdraw the duty-free import facility for certain types of yarn, a step meant for protecting local spinning mills.

Local apparel exporters have opposed the commerce ministry’s recommendation to remove duty benefits on certain yarn imports under the bonded warehouse facility.

The commerce ministry has recommended that the revenue board end the duty-free import of certain types of yarn under the bonded warehouse facility.

The ministry recommended the cancellation of the bond facility to import yarn of 10 to 30 count