Clarification about applicability of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time, on imported goods-reg

Extended Producer Responsibility: importers must show EPR registration or application for customs clearance of plastic-packaged imports.

Importers of goods with plastic packaging must upload either EPR registration or proof of application on the Centralized EPR portal in e Sanchit at Bill of Entry filing; customs will not detain consignments based solely on lack of registration if proof of application is shown. Officers granting Out of Charge shall verify application status in real time on the portal, maintain records for monitoring, and notify the Appraising Group where CPCB rejects applications or registration is not issued so statutory action may follow within six months of clearance.