Designation of Appellate Authority and CPIO for Air Port and Air Cargo Commissionerate, Bengaluru, with contact and jurisdiction details.
Designation of Appellate Authority and Central Public Information Officer under the Right to Information Act is announced for the Air Port and Air Cargo Commissionerate, Bengaluru, nominating Shri E. T. Sunil as CPIO and Dr. Gunjal Sandeep Suryabhan as Appellate Authority, with office addresses, telephone contacts, and jurisdiction covering all sections of the commissionerate.

Sea cargo manifest implementation requires accurate electronic declarations while API onboarding and inland transhipment messaging continue during transition.
Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations implementation includes nationwide import-export manifest messaging and live stuffing messages. SEZ units are to be onboarded through API integration, and remaining inland transhipment messages are to be developed, tested and operationalised within the extended implementation period. Transitional provisions have been extended until 31 March 2026, during which stakeholders must submit accurate electronic declarations in the prescribed format.

Postal exports can now claim drawback, RoDTEP and RoSCTL electronically via integrated DNK and ICEGATE systems.
Postal exports may now access electronic export benefits after integration of the DNK portal with ICES/ICEGATE. Exporters claiming drawback, RoDTEP or RoSCTL electronically must register on ICEGATE, add bank details linked to the DNK site, and file amended PBE III/PBE IV forms with required supporting documents uploaded to E Sanchit/ICEGATE; electronic drawback claims must follow Rules 13 and 14 of the Drawback Rules, 2017, while Rule 12 procedures remain for non electronic claims.

Public Grievance Officer appointed for Taxpayer Service Centre/GST Seva Kendra with contact details; trade to be informed.
Shri Raja Tomy, Assistant Commissioner, is appointed as the Public Grievance Officer for the Taxpayer Service Centre/GST Seva Kendra/SEVOTTAM at the Kochi Commissionerate, with provided email and telephone contact details to receive and manage public and trade grievances; the notice instructs circulation of this information to all members of trade and industry.

Customs anti-corruption compliance prohibits unofficial clearance payments and directs stakeholders to report illegal gratification demands confidentially.
Customs anti-corruption compliance requires stakeholders not to make payments beyond legitimate service charges to secure clearance or satisfy alleged demands of Customs Officers. Customs collections are limited to statutory duties, cess, fines, penalties and interest payable under law, through ICEGATE or the TR-6 challan mechanism at designated banks. Demands for illegal gratification, harassment or undue delay may be reported with supporting evidence through the notified complaint channels, with confidential handling and examination or referral for appropriate action.

Sea cargo manifest implementation extended; stakeholders must file correct electronic declarations and report issues by 31 March 2026.
Implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) continues: import/export manifests are implemented and stuffing messages went live from 25 September 2025. Transitional provisions are extended to 31 March 2026; stakeholders must file correct electronic declarations in the prescribed format and report difficulties to the SCMTR Cell. DG Systems will onboard SEZ units via API by 31 March 2026 and will develop, test and operationalize remaining inland transshipment messages within an extended timeframe.

Sea Cargo Manifest compliance advances with electronic declarations, phased module onboarding, and extended transitional provisions for stakeholders.
Implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations, 2018 is being progressed through phased electronic onboarding of manifest and stuffing message modules, with import-export manifest messages already operational pan-India. The Directorate General of Systems is tasked with onboarding SEZ units through API integration and developing, testing and operationalising the remaining inland transshipment messages within the extended timeline. The transitional provisions have been extended up to 31 March 2026, during which stakeholders must submit prescribed declarations electronically in the specified format.

Customs clearance integrity requires rejecting illegal payment demands, using statutory online payments, and reporting bribery, harassment or undue delay.
Importers, exporters and trade stakeholders are cautioned against making illegal payments to customs brokers, intermediaries or others who cite purported demands by customs officers or customs handling charges. Illegal gratification by officers is prohibited, while making such payments may expose payers to penal consequences. The department collects only lawfully applicable statutory duties, cess, fines, penalties and interest through online payment modes on the ICEGATE portal. Demands, harassment or undue delay may be reported with supporting evidence through the designated complaint mechanism, with confidentiality assured.

Nomination of Appellate Authority: Shri Gopi Donthireddy appointed Additional Commissioner as RTI appellate authority for Chennai III.
An Appellate Authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005 is nominated for the Chennai III Preventive Commissionerate: the Additional Commissioner of Customs is appointed as Appellate Authority with immediate effect, pursuant to the administrative order. The public notice supplies the office address, room number, telephone and email for the appointed authority and records that the nomination is issued with the Principal Commissioner's approval.

Single Unified Multi Purpose Electronic Bond replaces manual customs bond filing from 10 Feb 2026 with electronic execution and e BG linking.
The Single Unified Multi Purpose Electronic Bond (SEB) replaces separate manual bonds and bank guarantees by allowing importers/exporters to select obligations in a common electronic bond, add obligations or amounts later, pay stamp duty electronically, and execute the bond via NeSL integration and electronic signature without notary. SEB enables online end to end linking and verification of electronic Bank Guarantees. Nagpur Customs will discontinue manual bond/BG acceptance after 09.02.2026 and accept SEB electronically from 10.02.2026, with a nominated Nodal Officer and TSK Cell for technical grievance coordination and contingency procedures for unresolved issues.

De-notification of Haldia CFS removes its custodianship and customs-area status effective 07-01-2026.
De-notification of the Haldia CFS operated by M/s CC Logix Parks India Private Limited removes the facility's status as a Customs Area and de-appoints the entity as Custodian and Customs Cargo Service Provider effective 07-01-2026, revoking prior public notices that declared the area and appointed custodianship; the Principal Commissioner acted under customs statute and cargo-handling regulations and reserved the right to apply existing rules and orders if future disputes arise.

Body Worn Cameras mandated for customs baggage inspections; recordings must be encrypted, supervised and passengers informed.
The Revised SOP mandates use of Body Worn Cameras with audio video recording for Customs officers during passenger interaction and baggage examination, requires officers to inform passengers, and prescribes activation for the duration of those interactions. It mandates encrypted transfer, secure storage, controlled access and supervised monitoring of recordings, prohibits tampering or unauthorized access, and requires documented supervisory verification where cameras cannot be used; the SOP takes immediate effect and requires reporting of implementation issues.

Customs trade warned: do not pay intermediaries claiming officer demands; report any extortion or harassment immediately.
Trade is warned not to pay Customs Brokers or intermediaries claiming Customs Officers demand extra money; such payments amount to illegal gratification prohibited by the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and punishable under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Statutory collections are made only as mandated and through the Icegate portal. Any demands, harassment, or undue delays in clearance within Chennai IV (Export) must be reported confidentially to the Commissioner with evidence for prompt action.

Customs clearances at two Nashik ICD/CFS converted to 24x7 to speed clearance of perishable exports until 31.03.2026.
The working hours of ICD Janori, Nashik and CFS Ambad, Nashik are amended to 24x7 operations until 31.03.2026 to facilitate speedy clearance of perishable exports, in terms of the referenced CBIC circular paragraph; the directive shall serve as a standing order for officers and implementation difficulties must be reported to the Additional/Joint Commissioner of Customs, Nagpur.

Transshipment permission requires manifest control, customs supervision, secured custody, and destination acknowledgment for courier cargo movement.
Transshipment permission is granted to M/s FedEx Express Transportation and Supply Chain Services India Private Limited for movement of import goods from the New Courier Terminal, Delhi to specified air cargo ports through M/s Air India Limited, subject to compliance with customs law, procedures and conditions governing transshipment. The notice requires a transshipment bond with waiver of bank guarantee, mandates manifest-based identification, segregation, secure custody, double-lock arrangements, customs supervision, acknowledgment at destination, maintenance of records, and production of a customs certificate for bond re-credit or discharge.

Transshipment permission for FedEx Express extended to 30 January 2026 with bond and customs supervision conditions.
Transshipment permission is granted to FedEx to transship imported courier consignments from New Courier Terminal, Delhi, to specified air cargo ports through Blue Dart up to 30.01.2026, conditioned on existing transshipment bonds (Blue Dart Rs.5 crore to 31.01.2026; FedEx Rs.60 crore to 31.12.2030) and a Bank Guarantee waiver subject to breach. Transshipment requires specific manifesting, segregation and transfer procedures, TP godown double-lock security under customs supervision, sealing with customs seals, X ray screening, CTM application/approval, destination acknowledgement within ten days to re-credit the bond, and recordkeeping and inspections; failure to produce destination certificates triggers bond liability.

Shipping container as unit of package depends on complete Annexure C details for export cargo examination
Shipping containers for export cargo may be treated as the unit of package for examination where the exporter files complete Annexure C details with the Shipping Bill, including seal type and container number. If Annexure C is incomplete or not filed, the system will continue selecting packages for examination in the earlier manner across containers. The facility depends on furnishing the requisite container particulars so that system instructions can identify the specific container.

Transshipment permission for courier cargo through airport network granted subject to strict customs compliance conditions
Transshipment permission is granted to M/s FedEx Express Transportation and Supply Chain Services India Private Limited for transshipment of import goods from the New Courier Terminal, Delhi to specified air cargo ports through M/s Interglobe Aviation Limited, subject to compliance with the Customs Act, 1962, the applicable circulars, and other rules, regulations, notifications and instructions governing transshipment. The permission is granted upto 17.03.2026, linked to the validity of the carrier bond. The arrangement is subject to strict conditions on manifesting, segregation, storage, sealing, escorting, X-ray examination, record maintenance, destination acknowledgement, and bond discharge.

Transshipment permission allows UPS Express to forward imported courier cargo via Blue Dart under specified bonds and Customs controls.
Permission is granted to M/s UPS Express Pvt. Ltd. to transship imported courier goods via M/s Blue Dart Aviation Ltd. subject to execution of specified Transshipment Bond amounts and validity periods, strict manifesting and documentation requirements, segregation and transfer to a TP godown under Customs supervision with double lock security, sealing and X ray screening in Customs presence, destination acknowledgements to re credit bonds, recordkeeping, and compliance with Chapter VIII of the Customs Act, 1962 and Circular 06/2007 Cus.

Transshipment permission to UPS Express via Inter Globe Aviation granted with bond, manifesting, sealing and customs supervision conditions.
Transshipment permission to M/s UPS Express Pvt. Ltd. to transship import goods via M/s Inter Globe Aviation Ltd. is granted until 17.03.2026 subject to compliance with Chapter VIII of the Customs Act, 1962 and Circular 06/2007-Cus. Security conditions require a Rs. 20 crore bond by UPS (BG waived) and a Rs. 4 crore carrier bond plus Rs. 60 lakh BG from Inter Globe. Operational conditions mandate specific manifesting, segregation under customs supervision, transfer to double-locked TP godown, sealing with customs seals, CTM-based applications for courier transshipment, X-ray in customs presence, destination acknowledgements within 10 days for bond re-credit, and submission of arrival certificate within 15 days to discharge bonds.