New Delhi, 31/1: Just a day ahead of the Interim Budget, the central government has lowered import duty on some components used in manufacturing of mobile phones like battery cover and mechanical items of plastic and metal by 5 per cent — a move that is likely to boost local production and benefit the companies like Apple and Xiaomi. Mobile phone components on which the duty has been reduced include battery cover, front cover, middle cover, main lens, GSM Antenna, SIM socket, screw, and other mechanical item.