Vessel entry inward and cargo discharge may commence upon Customs e mail authorization after Pilot on Board confirmation.
Entry inward may be granted by Customs on receipt and verification of an agent's e mail request and POB confirmation without waiting for physical boarding. The Boarding Officer shall verify details, grant Entry Inwards in ICES, and communicate by e mail; that e mail constitutes authorization to commence cargo discharge under Section 31 of the Customs Act, 1962. Agents must produce physical supporting documents upon boarding and ensure accuracy of the Entry Inward request form.

Transhipment permission renewal granted for courier cargo movement, subject to customs controls, documentation, sealing, escort, and acknowledgement conditions.
Renewal of transhipment permission is granted to M/s DHL Express (I) Pvt. Ltd. for movement of import goods from the New Courier Terminal, Delhi to specified air cargo ports through M/s Inter Globe Aviation Limited. The permission is extended up to 17.03.2026, subject to the transhipment bond, the applicable customs framework, and detailed conditions on manifested cargo, segregation, sealing, escort, documentation, acknowledgement at destination, and maintenance of records. The arrangement remains conditional on compliance and may be withdrawn at any time.

SWIFT 2.0 centralises PGA NOC processing through digital declarations, document uploads, tracking, payments and integrated import clearance workflows.
SWIFT 2.0 provides a unified digital platform for EXIM clearances involving Partner Government Agencies, enabling submission of NOC data and documents, application tracking, alerts, online fee payments, inspection notifications and digital access to approved NOCs. In its first rollout phase, Animal Quarantine and Certification Services, the Plant Quarantine Management System and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India are integrated. Required data fields and mandatory documents must be accurately declared through the Integrated Declaration in the Bill of Entry or the unified application dashboard where PGA clearance is required.

Voluntary post-clearance revision allows eligible importers to electronically amend Bill of Entry details, subject to declarations and verification.
Section 18A permits an importer or authorised person to electronically seek voluntary revision of Bill of Entry information after customs clearance at the port where duty was paid. Filing requires payment of the prescribed application fee, validation of Bill of Entry and payment details, and a mandatory declaration of eligibility. Revision is barred where specified audits, enforcement proceedings, reassessment or assessment, or notified excluded cases exist. Registered IEC holders may use the ICEGATE webform to amend, supplement or delete permitted Bill of Entry, invoice, item, supporting-document and declaration information, obtain a tracking identifier, and monitor filing status.

First appellate authority designation under the Right to Information Act takes immediate effect for the Customs General office.
Shri Sunil Kumar Gautam, Additional Commissioner of Customs, is designated as the First Appellate Authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005 for the Office of the Commissioner of Customs (General), Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai Customs Zone-III. The designation takes effect immediately and continues until further orders. The authority's jurisdiction covers the Office of the Commissioner of Customs (General), Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai.

SWIFT 2.0 onboarding requires AQCS, PQMS and FSSAI mandatory filing from 01.12.2025 for NOC processing.
SWIFT 2.0 is launched as the single touch point for EXIM procedures and stakeholders must use the upgraded platform for AQCS, PQMS and FSSAI NOC processing; mandatory filing for these three PGAs via SWIFT 2.0 is effective from 01.12.2025 and stakeholders should report any implementation difficulties to the department.

NCLT monitoring team now placed under Legal Cell; NCLT and IBC matters to be handled by ADC(legal cell).
The NCLT Monitoring Team shall function under the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Legal Cell), and all NCLT & IBC matters shall henceforth be handled by the Legal Cell (Port) supervised by ADC(legal cell); this revised text supersedes earlier versions of Point (e) of Standing Order No. 05/2025 and related corrigenda and entries in EO No. 74/2025.

Stainless Steel J3 grade CAVR order extended for one year from 29 November 2025 to 28 November 2026.
The Board extends the validity of CAVR Order No. 02/2023-Customs dated 15 November 2023 for Stainless Steel of J3 grade under the specified HS codes for one year with effect from 29 November 2025 until 28 November 2026, made under powers in the Customs Act read with sub rule (2) of rule 10 and rule 5 of the Customs (Assistance in Value Declaration of Identified Imported Goods) Rules, 2023.

Additional CBLR examination limits eligibility to already registered candidates and treats both exams as a single attempt.
Additional CBLR Regulation 6 examination is confined to candidates already shortlisted and registered for the CBLR Examination, 2025, whether or not they appeared earlier. No fresh applications will be invited, and the earlier examination together with the additional examination will count as a single attempt for Regulation 6(4). The test will be a bilingual computer-based examination with the same syllabus, followed by an oral examination for qualifying candidates.

Stuffing (SF) Message implementation lets custodians file container wise export stuffing via ICEGATE, with officer approval retained.
Pan India deployment of the Stuffing (SF) Message under SCMTR, 2018 takes effect 25 November 2025, enabling custodians to file container wise stuffing details via ICEGATE for officer approval at ICD/CFS/SEZ; SF filings will auto populate the officer's stuffing screen and remain editable, while the legacy officer entry method will continue in parallel during phased implementation. Technical guidance and SF error codes are available on ICEGATE.

Passenger Facilitation Centre at SVPIA offers customs guidance, baggage assistance and grievance redressal for international passengers.
A Passenger Facilitation Centre at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad provides a single point of contact for international passengers to obtain guidance on Customs procedures, baggage rules and declaration requirements, to raise queries and grievances regarding baggage clearance and passenger movement, and to seek coordinated, timely redressal of complaints via specified location, email and telephone channels.

Provisional customs assessment: two year limit with possible one year extension; timelines for document submission, finalisation, and penalties.
The guidelines impose staged timelines for finalising provisional assessments: requisition missing documents within 15 days; importer/exporter to furnish within two months with possible two month extension by the proper officer and further extension by a superior officer up to a 14 month cap for submission. Finalisation should occur within three months after receipt or expiry of time or enquiry conclusion, with serial two month extensions permitted but not beyond an absolute two year limit from provisional assessment, extendable by one year by the Principal Commissioner for sufficient cause.

SWIFT 2.0 single-window platform onboarding AQCS, PQMS and FSSAI; mandatory NOC data via Bill of Entry.
SWIFT 2.0 is an upgraded unified digital single touch point for EXIM clearances enabling submission of specified data fields and documents, real-time notifications, online payments, and digital NOC issuance. For the first phase, consolidated mandatory, conditional and optional data elements and document codes for AQCS, PQMS and FSSAI have been finalised and annexed. These elements must be declared/uploaded through the Integrated Declaration in the Bill of Entry or via the SWIFT 2.0 dashboard where PGA clearance is required. Mandatory filing for the three PGAs is effective from 01.12.2025.

Customs exemption consolidation creates a unified framework linking duty relief to tariff headings, conditions, sectoral lists, and phased rationalisation.
Customs duty exemptions are consolidated into a unified framework that supersedes earlier exemption notifications while preserving prior actions and omissions. Four tables set out full or partial relief from Basic Customs Duty, Integrated Goods and Services Tax, and Compensation Cess, linked to tariff headings and conditions. Annexures prescribe end-use and certification requirements, lists identify eligible specified goods and sectoral concessions, and explanations clarify defined terms. Stakeholders must use the consolidated framework for post-effective-date imports and consult related cess and surcharge amendments for alignment.

Online module launched to process permissions for MOOWR and MOOSWR applications via ICEGATE 2.0.
An ICEGATE 2.0 online module has been operationalised to receive and process permissions under Section 65 for MOOWR (warehouses under Section 58) and MOOSWR (special warehouses under Section 58A); user manuals, a helpdesk and escalation email are provided, and Chief Commissioners must publish port codes for application receipt and ensure onboarding.

Electronic Cargo Tracking System for containers selected for scanning will use GPS e-locks to monitor movement and detect tampering.
A pilot Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) for containers selected for scanning under Mumbai Customs Zone-II will use GPS-enabled electronic locks to monitor container movement from NSIGT and BMCT to scanning stations and designated CFSs, with registration on a web portal, sealing/unsealing in presence of Customs and control officers, automated alerts for deviations and tamper events, stakeholder cooperation requirements, provided contact points, and commencement on 17 November 2025.

Customs duty exemption for vessel-repair imports requires utilisation accounts, fitment certification, and timely evidence for bond cancellation.
Importers claiming Basic Customs Duty exemption for vessel-repair spare parts and consumables must maintain and periodically submit accounts of import, use and consumption. The account must identify each Bill of Entry, the imported and utilised quantities, duty foregone and vessel end use, with prescribed vessel and fitment details. Bond cancellation requires evidence that exemption conditions were fulfilled, including a fitment certificate endorsed by the Vessel Chief Engineer and Vessel Master, submitted within one year from the Bill of Entry date.

Faceless customs assessment requires complete e-Sanchit documentation, clear declarations, and compliance evidence to reduce assessment queries and clearance delays.
Faceless customs assessment requires complete, legible and correctly linked supporting documents to be uploaded with the Bill of Entry through e-Sanchit. Importers and customs brokers should provide clear product descriptions, technical and end-use information, valuation evidence, manufacturer details where relevant, and specific replies to assessment queries. Duty-exemption claims require documents proving compliance with exemption conditions. Required registrations, certificates, licences and import-monitoring information should be completed or submitted before filing. The documents required depend on the imported goods, and additional documents may be sought for assessment.

Inland Container Depot name change requires Customs documents to identify the operator as M/s. Indev Infra Private Limited.
The Inland Container Depot at Irungattukottai, Chennai, previously operated as M/s. Kerry Indev Logistics Pvt. Ltd., is renamed M/s. Indev Infra Private Limited for all Customs-related documentation. Its status as a Customs Area and the custodian arrangement remain unchanged, with the notice effecting only a change in name.

Inland Container Depot access limited to authorised persons and vehicles; unauthorised entry prohibited and subject to penal action.
Only authorized persons may enter and operate within the Inland Container Depot (ICD)/Customs Bonded Area; the instruction lists custodians, importers/exporters or their representatives, licensed customs brokers, partner government agencies, transporters and labour engaged by the custodian, and others mandated under customs laws and regulations (including HCCAR, CBLR, SCMTR). It directs ICD officers and the custodian to enforce security and access controls per Regulation 5 of HCCAR, recalls Board circulars on custodial duties and CCTV, and warns that deviations may invite penal action.