Mandatory qualifiers in import/export declarations deadline extended after industry and department requests; testing revealed data mismatches.
The Commissionerate extends the compliance timeline for the mandatory declaration of additional qualifiers in import and export declarations, deferring the previously prescribed effective date in view of trade representations, a departmental request for delay, and testing-detected mismatches in qualifier information for export products; stakeholders are directed to report implementation difficulties to the Additional Commissioner (Technical) via email.

Self Customs Pass for Importer/Exporter enables electronic application for customs passes under CBLMS, with user guidance online.
Launch of a Self Customs Pass for Importer/Exporter functionality in the CBLMS portal permits electronic application for customs passes where the importer/exporter transacts on their own account or an employee transacts generally on behalf of a person or firm, in conformity with regulation 3(b) of CBLR 2018; a user manual explaining the process flow will be made available under the CBLMS "Knowledge Centre" tab.

Mandatory additional qualifiers: implementation deadline extended to allow further testing and industry readiness measures stakeholders
The Board has extended the compliance deadline for mandatory additional qualifiers required in specified import and export declarations to permit further testing and stakeholder preparation, and it directs issuance of public notices and invites reports of implementation difficulties to the tariff unit for resolution.

Faceless assessment compliance requires complete electronic documentation, accurate Bill of Entry linkage, and specific responses to assessment queries.
Faceless Assessment is to be expedited by uploading legible and properly linked supporting documents through e-Sanchit with the Bill of Entry. Importers and customs brokers should submit product, value, exemption, registration, licence, and compliance records applicable to the imported goods, use correct document codes, and answer queries specifically. Duty-exemption and preferential-duty claims require records demonstrating fulfilment of applicable conditions. The required documents vary by goods and assessment group, are non-exhaustive, and may be supplemented where necessary for assessment.

Self Customs Pass for Importer/Exporter introduced allowing eligible parties to apply digitally for customs passes via CBLMS.
A new digital Self Customs Pass application feature in the CBLMS portal permits importers or exporters transacting on their own account and employees acting for a person or firm to apply for customs passes in line with regulation 3(b) of CBLR 2018; a detailed user manual is available under the CBLMS "Knowledge Centre" tab for procedural guidance.

Compensation cess based on Retail Sale Price per unit; system mandates self declaration and provisional assessment procedures.
Levy of compensation cess is based on Retail Sale Price per unit; provisional assessment is allowed pending the GST Council. Where RSP is not legally required on packaging, RSP for provisional assessment shall be importer self declared, taking account of prices of identical or similar imported goods sold in India. The system requires Single Window declarations (GST, CCESS, RSP, Retail Sale Price, number of units) and will calculate cess as rate x RSP x units. Bills of entry under this notification will be assessed as provisional and a PD bond is required.

Waiver of late filing and detention charges for port disruptions due to cyclone, subject to evidentiary production.
Waiver is directed for detention, demurrage and late filing charges arising from the cyclone-related port disruption; Container Freight Stations, Shipping Lines and Terminals are requested to favorably consider waiver for the disruption period, and the late fee for belated Bills of Entry linked to affected containers/vessels is waived subject to production of evidentiary documents.

Examination of export goods extended to two shifts, enabling customs clearances 9 AM-9 PM and registrations till 8 PM.
Examination of export goods at CWC Distripark (Conex) CFS will operate in two shifts with officers available 9 AM-9 PM (shifts 9 AM-5 PM and 1 PM-9 PM) to carry out regular customs clearances for all types of Shipping Bills; shipping bill registration is allowed from 9 AM-8 PM.

Mandatory additional qualifiers required in import/export declarations from filing; specify IUPAC/CAS and product, plant or surface details.
Mandatory additional qualifiers are required at the time of filing. Imports must include the IUPAC name and CAS number of constituent chemicals for chapters 28, 29, 32, 38 and 39. Exports must include the medicinal plant name for parts under chapter 12, the formulation name for chapter 30 formulations, and the surface material contacting the chemical for chapter 84. These fields are additional to existing declarations and must be furnished as specified in the annexure.

Customs duty collection and duty drawback banking authorization - designated treasury branch approved for ICD Marripalem operations.
A designated treasury branch is authorized to collect customs duty and pay duty drawback for ICD Marripalem (INGNR6); the banking arrangement names a focal bank branch, places the activity under the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive) Vijayawada with the jurisdictional Pay & Accounts Office handling accounts, and designates the Assistant/Deputy Commissioner to issue cheques for drawback. The change follows GST implementation and the notice operates as a standing order; operational issues are to be reported to the specified departmental email.

Faceless Assessment: ensure legible e Sanchit uploads, linked IRNs, and required compliance certificates to expedite clearance.
Faceless Assessment requires upload of legible, complete supporting documents in e Sanchit and proper linkage to the Bill of Entry by tagging the IRN; include technical data, value support and compliance certificates, obtain and upload mandatory registrations and permits before filing, use correct document codes, answer queries with specific documents, and state reasons when opting for provisional assessment to assist finalization. Annexure A provides an assessing group wise non exhaustive list of documents and officers may request additional documents as necessary.

Import/export declarations require mandatory product qualifiers (IUPAC/CAS; plant/formulation/surface material) from 01.07.2023 for specified tariff chapters.
Importers must declare the IUPAC name and CAS number of constituent chemicals for specified chemical imports at the time of filing the Bill of Entry; exporters must declare the medicinal plant name, formulation name, or surface material in contact for specified export entries at the time of filing the Shipping Bill. These additional qualifiers are mandatory for all filings on or after 01.07.2023 in the formats and identifier tables set out in the annexures, and supplement existing declaration requirements to reduce queries and facilitate assessment and clearance.

Pre-import condition non-compliance requires tax payment, with eligible input credit or refund mechanisms after reassessment.
Imports under Advance Authorization that did not satisfy the pre-import condition are required to pay applicable IGST and compensation cess with interest. The assessment group will cancel the out-of-charge order, reassess the bill of entry, and enable payment through the Customs EDI System. Following payment, a notional out-of-charge order will transmit relevant tax details to the GST portal. Input tax credit and any refund connected with zero-rated supplies remain subject to applicable CGST eligibility conditions and restrictions.

Courier jewellery export simplification exempts non-reimporting exporters from specified image uploads and item-level specification requirements.
E-commerce jewellery exporters using courier mode who declare in the Courier Shipping Bill that they will not seek re-import are exempt from uploading export-item photographs, package photographs, and e-commerce product-listing images through the Express Cargo Clearance System. Form HA is amended to include this declaration, which also relieves exporters from completing certain additional item-level jewellery specification fields.

AEO programme digitization requires online registration and electronic submission of all application documents for certification.
Dispensing with physical documents, the AEO programme now mandates online registration and electronic submission of all annexures and supporting documents for AEO-T1, AEO-T2, AEO-T3 and AEO-LO applications via the CBIC web portal; the upgraded portal supports real time monitoring, deficiency responses through online uploads and digital certification, applicants must use the step wise guides on CBIC and AEO India sites, earlier Circular 33/2016 is modified, and the Public Notice operates as a standing order for AEO Cell staff.

Import/export declarations now require additional product qualifiers including IUPAC/CAS, plant and formulation identifiers from 1 July 2023.
Importers must declare the IUPAC name and CAS number of constituent chemicals for goods under chapters 28, 29, 32, 38 and 39 in the Bill of Entry; exporters must declare medicinal plant name (chapter 12), formulation name (chapter 30) and surface material contacting chemicals (chapter 84) in Shipping Bills. These additional qualifiers, in formats set out in Annexures 1 and 2, are mandatory and additive to existing declarations for filings on or after 01.07.2023.

Detention notice withdrawal after realization of recoverable arrears, restoring exporter's compliance status under customs detention provisions.
A detention notice had been issued against an exporter citing an Order in Original and a confirmed recoverable demand with interest and penalty. Following realization of the recoverable arrears by the customs office, the detention notice is withdrawn with immediate effect by the deputy commissioner as the administrative response to satisfaction of the demand.

Pre-import condition compliance alters IGST and compensation cess liability; claimants may seek refund or input credit upon application.
Imports failing the pre-import condition under the Advance Authorization scheme are liable for IGST and Compensation Cess; affected importers may apply to the jurisdictional commissioner for refund or input tax credit, subject to case-by-case examination. Ports must permit reassessment by cancelling the Out-of-Charge on the Bill of Entry, accept payment against an electronic Customs EDI challan, and create a notional OOC to transmit IGST and cess details to GSTN, enabling ITC subject to CGST eligibility and refund provisions.

Amnesty scheme for export obligation defaults allows duty payment with prescribed capped interest to regularise shortfalls.
Scheme allows Advance Authorization and EPCG holders to regularise bona fide export obligation defaults by paying applicable Customs duty for the EO shortfall with interest as prescribed by the DGFT Public Notice; cases involving fraud, mis-declaration, or unauthorised diversion are excluded and duties paid under the scheme are not eligible for CENVAT credit or refund.

Pre-import condition enforcement: affected importers must pay IGST and may claim refund or input credit via prescribed procedure.
Mandatory enforcement of the pre-import condition in the Advance Authorization scheme requires imports failing that condition to be charged IGST and compensation cess with interest. Affected importers may apply to the jurisdictional assessment group at the port of import with documentary evidence to pay the tax, seek refund or claim input tax credit; customs will cancel OOC, reassess the bill of entry, accept payment via electronic challan, and make a notional OOC to transmit payment data to GSTN. ITC availability and refunds remain subject to statutory eligibility and rules.