Extension of Customs clearances beyond normal working hours in Inland Container Depot(s)

Round-the-clock customs clearance expanded to inland container depots, allowing locally designated extended clearance regimes subject to resource and publicity requirements.

Pr. Chief/Chief Commissioners may designate Inland Container Depots for extended customs clearance in one of three modes: round the clock clearance, seven day clearance with stipulated hours, or specified extended hours on certain days. Designation can be limited to specified import/export categories (facilitated Bills of Entry, reefer/perishable exports sealed before Customs, free Shipping Bills) or cover all such categories. Authorities must consider trade requests, volume and commodity nature, involvement of other agencies, custodians' arrangements and cost recovery; ensure staffing and logistics; issue Public Notices and Standing Orders; and inform the Board by email.