Import policy synchronization: pesticide imports now require CIB&RC registration and non prohibition under Insecticides Act.
The Central Government has amended ITC (HS) 2022 Schedule I (Import Policy) to align with the Finance Act, 2025, revising tariff entries, item descriptions and notes, and changing import treatment (insertions, deletions, splits, merges). A new Policy Condition No. 07 requires pesticide imports to hold a Certificate of Registration from the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) and not be prohibited under the Insecticides Act, 1968; many HS codes are designated Free or Restricted subject to this and other chapter policy conditions. The updates are effective immediately and published on the DGFT website.

NCLT monitoring team reporting lines and composition in customs revised to NCLT/IBC supervision and Legal Cell staffing.
Corrigendum amends Standing Order No. 05/2025 to require the NCLT Monitoring Team to function under the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Customs (NCLT/IBC) with overall supervision by the Additional/Joint Commissioner of Customs (NCLT/IBC), and to comprise 1 SCP/Appraiser, 1 PO and 1 EO posted in the Legal Cell (Port), each holding simultaneous charge of their regular posting.

Terminal operator name correction preserves renewed permission for international transshipment handling of LCL containers without altering other terms.
The public notice corrects the name of the entity authorised to handle international transshipment of LCL containers, substituting "All Cargo Logistics Limited" with "All Cargo Terminals Limited". The renewed permission for the container freight station continues on the same terms and for the previously specified validity period. No other content of the earlier public notice is altered.

Paraffin import assessment requires CRCL testing for first-time consignments; limited sampling waivers with valid prior CRCL reports.
All first-time paraffin imports require representative sealed samples forwarded to CRCL for testing. Subsequent consignments by a manufacturer who is the actual user may be finally assessed on second check without sampling if a valid CRCL Previous Test Report (not older than six months) for the same item and supplier is produced and supporting documents are uploaded on e-Sanchit; other consignments will be assessed on second check with sampling. If an officer has reasonable doubt on classification, description, or quality, samples shall be forwarded to CRCL. The Public Notice is a Standing Order for officers.

Courier and postal imports face specified customs duty rates, KYC requirements, and conditional exemption eligibility.
Notice prescribes the legal framework and mandatory compliance for courier/parcel/postal imports, classifies consignments as B2B, personal (monetary) and gift (no monetary transaction), and sets specific duty compositions for personal imports and gifts (yielding 30.98% and 41.60% respectively). It requires proactive disclosure of duties by courier agents, conditions exemption eligibility on case-by-case supporting declarations and notifications, and mandates accurate matching KYC documentation to avoid clearance delays.

Food import points updated: Kannur Air Cargo Complex added and authorised officers for food clearance notified.
The notification adds Air Cargo Complex, Kannur International Airport to the roster of designated food import entry points and designates Superintendent/Appraiser/Inspector/Examiner as the Authorised Officer for food import clearance there; an updated consolidated list of 166 Points of Entry with notified authorised officers is circulated and earlier instruction is modified to that extent, with field formations asked to sensitize officers and report implementation difficulties.

Denatured ethyl alcohol import procedures updated: docks examination officer replaces bond officer and EDI reduces recordkeeping.
The notice amends the prior import/warehousing procedure for Denatured Ethyl Alcohol by substituting "Docks Examination Officer" for "Bond Officer" and by diminishing the separate recordkeeping requirement because relevant data and records are now maintained in the Electronic Data Interchange system; all other prior instructions remain operative and an administrative contact is provided for implementation difficulties.

MOOWR/MOOSWR online application facility continues on Invest India portal until 15 November 2025 for Customs Act filings.
The online facility allows submission of MOOWR/MOOSWR applications through the current Invest India-hosted portal until 15 November 2025, with jurisdictional Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs required to process such applications in accordance with applicable statutory provisions and existing instructions.

Customs voluntary revision of entries allows importers/exporters to amend cleared entries by paying duty and interest.
The regulation allows importers, exporters or authorised persons to file an electronic voluntary revision of entries post-clearance at the port where duty was paid; the system issues an ARN on acceptance, duty and interest (if any) are payable against the ARN, and a Revised Entry Reference is generated. The process is self-assessed but subject to verification by a proper officer who may request documents, re-assess duty by a speaking order, and order refunds under section 27; refund claims arise from the revised entry itself and the ARN date is deemed the date of claim.

Self-assessment obligation: ensure complete e-Sanchit documentation and correct linking to expedite faceless customs assessment and clearance.
Importers must self-assess duty liability and furnish complete supporting documents at Bill of Entry filing; to expedite faceless assessment, legible documents must be uploaded to e-Sanchit, correctly linked/tagged with the Bill of Entry IRN, and appropriate document codes selected. Include catalogue/technical write-ups, pictures and specific product parameters for classification; upload evidentiary documents for declared value, exemption claims and statutory certifications (BIS, MTCTE, WPC/ETA, LMPC, EPR, DGFT licenses) before filing. Replies to queries must be specific, exhaustive and reference IRNs; provisional assessments under Section 18 require stated reasons.

Brand rate fixation adopts 5% random verification of originals based on risk parameters for core, high value, and high duty inputs.
The revised simplified procedure limits submission of originals by dispensing with routine originals for post facto checking and permits random defacement of only 5% of originals of self attested duty paid documents, with the Commissioner selecting samples based on risk parameters: (A) Bills of Entry for core inputs of export goods; (B) Bills of Entry for high value inputs used in export goods; and (C) Bills of Entry for inputs with higher Customs duty; parameters to be revised as inputs change and exporters must furnish prescribed documents and comply with conditions.

Launch of ICES 1.5 at ICD Malur enables computerized import/export declaration processing from 30 October 2025.
Launch of ICES 1.5 electronic processing at ICD Malur will commence on 30 October 2025, enabling computerized processing of Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills for import and export. M/s Adani Logistics Ltd. is appointed as Custodian for goods at the ICD, and State Bank of India, Malur Branch is authorized for duty collection and refunds through the EDI system following successful pre-production trials and allocation of the ICD location code.

Importation by post: permitted items, restricted/prohibited lists, duty treatment, exemptions, tracking, KYC and grievance process.
Importation by post permits most goods except specified exclusions and categorises consignments as permitted, restricted (requiring DGFT authorization) or prohibited (barred and liable to confiscation). Duty treatment separates B2B, personal monetary imports and gift imports; personal imports under CIF Rs.1,000 are duty exempt. IGST is levied on CIF+BCD+SWS; reassessment is available only before delivery. Postal authorities handle custody and damage claims; KYC and procedural contacts are prescribed for clearance and grievances.

Consolidation of customs exemption notifications consolidates standalone exemptions into a single superseding notification, simplifying trade compliance.
Thirty standalone customs exemption notifications have been merged into a single consolidated notification issued in substitution of the earlier consolidated instrument and the listed standalone notifications, with existing concessionary entries largely unchanged save for minor modification and an omission; consequential amendments to related tax rate notifications align indirect tax instruments with the consolidation, and the changes are to take effect from the stated implementation date, with contact points provided for reporting errors or seeking clarification.

International transshipment handling permission for LCL shipments is renewed subject to continuing customs compliance and withdrawal for any lapse.
International transshipment of LCL containers handling permission for M/s. All Cargo Logistics Limited CFS has been renewed for a further one-year period, extending validity up to 10 September 2026. The CFS must comply with prescribed conditions and procedures under the applicable Board circular, Chennai Customs public notice, the Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regulations, 2009, the Customs Act, 1962, and further public notices. Any lapse may result in withdrawal of permission without further notice.

Faceless customs assessment requires complete e-Sanchit documentation, clear declarations, compliant certifications, and specific responses to assessment queries.
Faceless customs assessment requires complete, legible supporting documents to be uploaded in e-Sanchit and linked to the relevant Bill of Entry through the Image Reference Number. Importers should provide clear goods descriptions, classification particulars, value-supporting records, manufacturer details where relevant, and documents establishing compliance with exemption conditions, registrations, certifications, licences and monitoring requirements. Query replies must be specific and comprehensive. The generally required document list is non-exhaustive, and further documents may be requested based on the goods and assessment needs.

Permanent Trade Facilitation Committees strengthen customs clearance through fortnightly consultation, grievance monitoring, stakeholder coordination and escalation mechanisms.
Permanent Trade Facilitation Committees at each Customs station must meet fortnightly with expanded representation from Customs, trade participants, DGFT, custodians, partner government agencies, shipping lines, logistics providers, trade councils and Customs Brokers. They monitor clearance timelines, address bottlenecks and trade grievances, oversee TSKs, AEM and the ICEGATE helpdesk, and escalate unresolved matters to NACs. A Single Point of Contact must support coordinated clearance, while local issues are to be discussed with relevant agencies and trade bodies.

Faceless assessment compliance requires complete Bill of Entry documentation, clear product particulars and specific query responses for faster clearance.
Faceless assessment requires complete and properly linked e-Sanchit uploads with the Bill of Entry to support correct self-assessment, classification, valuation and duty claims. Importers should provide clear goods descriptions, technical particulars, catalogues, end-use information, value documents and manufacturer details where relevant. Exemption claims must be supported by documents demonstrating compliance with applicable conditions. Required registrations, certificates, licences and import-monitoring information should be completed before filing. Query responses must be specific and exhaustive, while provisional assessment requests must state the reason. Additional documents may be required depending on the goods and assessment needs.

Look Out Circulars (LOC) now processed through an online portal; designated nodal offices manage access and implementation.
Look Out Circulars (LOC) are to be processed exclusively through an Online LOC Portal effective 1 March 2024; prior routing by letters or emails is discontinued. Designation-based login credentials for nodal officers will be created by specified central offices, which are responsible for user creation, coordination, procedural guidance, and overall implementation for their respective field formations. Field formations must coordinate with their designated office for access and report portal difficulties to the Board via the nodal offices.

Postal import GST reduction applies lower IGST to eligible personal-use consignments, alongside revised duty calculations and clearance documentation requirements.
Postal imports for personal use under CTH 9804, where not prohibited, are subject to reduced 18% GST from 22 September 2025. Personal imports involving a monetary transaction attract 10% basic customs duty, social welfare surcharge on that duty, and 18% IGST; gift imports attract 20% basic customs duty, the surcharge, and 18% IGST. IGST is calculated on CIF value plus basic customs duty and social welfare surcharge. Import clearance requires prescribed KYC and supporting documents, while export clearance requires commodity-specific documentation.