Disposal of uncleared export cargo: custodian-directed e-auction procedure with shared sale proceeds and mandatory pre-delivery payment.
One-time administrative arrangement permits custodians to auction export cargo entered for export up to 31.03.2023 that was neither exported nor taken back to town, excluding goods under seizure or court order. Custodians must list consignments, serve three auction notices to exporters and brokers, create individual files with shipping and examination records, obtain necessary NOCs and analyses, destroy unfit samples at their cost with legal clearances, obtain valuations from two government-approved valuers, fix reserve price via a committee, conduct e-auction per Board procedures, and share sale proceeds with Customs on a 50:50 basis with payment required before delivery.

Containerised cargo transhipment procedures through PICT prescribe bond, permit, verification, and SEZ, ICD, CFS export-import compliance steps.
Customs procedures are prescribed for import and export of containerised cargo through PICT between PICT and ICDs, CFSs and SEZs in Odisha. Import movements require filing of IGM and, where applicable, Sub-IGM and approval of a Sub Manifest Transhipment Permit, supported by a transhipment bond or continuity bond depending on the movement. Export transhipment from ICDs or CFSs to PICT requires Let Export Order, registration of a continuous transhipment bond, filing of an Export Transhipment Permit, and verification of container and seal integrity at PICT before allowed for shipment. Separate procedures also govern self-sealed exports, stuffing at PICT and SEZ cargo.

Import of premium frozen duck meat restricted; certification, quarantine inspection and hotel-supply authorisation required for commercial imports.
Imports of frozen duck meat under ITC(HS) codes 02074200 and 02074500 intended for supply to hotels and restaurants are classified as "Restricted" when they meet DAHD product parameters. Condition 116 requires importers to furnish (a) a certificate from designated Animal Quarantine & Certification Services officers confirming the goods meet the DAHD Annex parameters and (b) either a Ministry of Tourism certificate confirming a three-star-or-above hotel status or a valid DGFT restricted import authorisation. Other imports under these HS codes remain free.

Appointment of approved assayers/valuers for valuation of jewellery and precious metals with prescribed fees, conduct and depanelment rules.
A panel of approved assayers/valuers is to be appointed for valuation and assay of gold, silver, jewellery, precious/synthetic stones and other valuables for Visakhapatnam Customs and DRI, requiring mandatory presence during extraction, 24/7 availability as needed, issuance of government assay/valuation certificates, production of evidence before authorities, submission of reports within prescribed timeframes, maintenance of records, and adherence to eligibility, selection, fee caps, a detailed code of conduct and depanelment grounds.

Amnesty scheme for export obligation defaults permits regularisation by paying duties with capped interest and excludes fraud cases.
An Amnesty Scheme allows Advance License and EPCG holders to regularise export obligation defaults by paying applicable customs duties and specified interest (capped at a maximum of 100% of leviable duties), with no interest on Additional Customs Duty and Special Additional Customs Duty; scheme excludes fraud or diversion cases, precludes CENVAT credit or refunds on duties paid, requires payment and submission of TR6, Bills of Entry and DGFT deficiency letters within prescribed timelines, and non compliance attracts action under licence and bond terms.

Penalty increase for customs contraventions: the standing order's maximum sanction was administratively raised by corrigendum.
Amendment to Standing Order No. 01/2024 revises Serial No. 13 to increase the maximum monetary sanction for any person who contravenes, abets, or fails to comply with provisions of the Act; the Corrigendum corrects the prior penalty figure and operates as an administrative amendment to that enforcement parameter.

Bond and bank guarantee cancellation expedited on submission of EODC/Redemption Letters, with QR-coded EODCs eligible for same-day closure.
A special administrative drive mandates cancellation of Bonds/Bank Guarantees for EPCG and DEEC licences upon submission of DGFT-issued EODC/Redemption Letters, prioritising licences with QR-coded EODCs for same-day closure after verification and issuance of an acknowledgement; submission must be made to nominated officers or designated email addresses, and nominated nodal officers are available to resolve difficulties.

Electronic submission of vessel manifests allowed; IGM/EGM to be emailed with attested PDFs and required subject details.
Temporary procedure permits electronic submission of IGM and EGM by email to designated addresses with PDF scans duly attested by the Authorized Signatory; emails must state Rotation Number, Vessel Name and ASA name in the subject. Cargo Declarations continue via ICEGATE and certain declarations remain submitted at Imports/Exports as mandated. Physical originals required for closure (e.g., bonds, draft survey reports) are to be presented at the Sevottam Counter against acknowledgement; Port Clearance will be issued electronically.

Change of CFS operator to CC Logix Parks India: appointed custodian with bond, insurance, liability and compliance obligations.
CC LOGIX PARKS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED is appointed custodian of the Haldia CFS under Section 45 of the Customs Act, 1962 and HCCAR, 2009 until 03.11.2024, subject to review; it must execute a Rs. 8.64 crore bond, maintain insurance (Rs. 30 crore submitted), assume liabilities of the prior operator, comply with applicable customs provisions and indemnify the Commissioner against loss or damage to cargo.

Customs penalties clarified: specified caps for valuation and duty evasion, reduced 25% relief if promptly paid, and strict adjudicator reasoning.
Guidance prescribes specific penalty maxima under the Customs Act for Sections 112, 114A and 114AA: varied caps under Section 112 tied to value, duty evaded or valuation differentials; Section 114A mandates penalty equal to determined duty or interest with a 25% reduced rate if paid within thirty days subject to appellate adjustments; Section 114AA allows up to five times the value of goods for knowingly false material. It directs that 114A penalties preclude penalties under 112 or 114, that 114AA be used sparingly, and that adjudicators give clear reasons for choice and quantum of penalty.

Compliance Management transfer: NS IV commissionerate to assume zonewide compliance functions and designated sections reassigned.
All Compliance Management functions for Mumbai Customs Zone-II are reallocated to Nhava Sheva IV (NS IV) Commissionerate, which will be redesignated NS IV (Compliance Management). Sections transferred include SIIB (Import), Local Risk Management, IPR Cell and Environment Protection Unit, and all officers up to Additional Commissioner handling these functions will be posted to NS IV with effect from 01.03.2024; the amendment is declared a Standing Order.

Personal Hearing final opportunity in export-drawback non-realization cases; appearance and written submissions required, virtual option available.
A final opportunity for Personal Hearing is offered in cases listed in Annexure B concerning non-realization of export proceeds and alleged ineligible drawback availed. Noticees must submit written replies to the CRU or by email and may appear physically, through a representative, or virtually; virtual attendees must provide ID and contact details in advance. Failure to represent will lead to an ex-parte decision based on available records.

Weighment of self sealed export containers required at CPP before Customs registration for non AEO exporters with high drawback or IGST refund claims.
Mandatory weighment of self sealed export containers at the Central Parking Plaza (CPP) is required prior to Customs registration for shipping bills of non AEO exporters where claimed drawback or IGST refund amounts exceed the notice's thresholds; containers must carry a CPP custodian's weighment slip to be presented during EDI shipping bill registration, and the custodian is responsible for arranging weighment to avoid delay.

Customs cargo service provider appointment: port authority named custodian for liquid cargo, subject to compliance review.
The Commissioner of Customs (General) appoints M/s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority as Custodian of imported liquid cargo unloaded at Liquid Berth LB03/04 and designates it as Customs Cargo Service Provider for that berth under the Customs Act and the Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009, subject to compliance with those statutory and regulatory provisions and to review and possible revocation by the Commissioner for failure to comply or as per Government directions.

Procedure for filing and processing Bill of Entry amendment requests: online filing, e Sanchit uploads, and approval rules.
Procedure permits importers or customs brokers to file Bill of Entry amendment requests online via the Common Portal or Service Centre and to upload supporting documents in e Sanchit. Supplementation of Bill of Lading details and additions to supporting documents are auto approved by the Customs automated system pursuant to Section 149; all other amendments require proper officer approval and are routed by the system according to whether they are filed before assessment, after assessment but before Out of Charge, or after Out of Charge, with specified requirements for document uploads and approvals.

Empanelment of Chartered Engineers for valuation of second hand machinery at JNCH; applications and documents required by 29 March 2024.
Invitation for empanelment of Chartered Engineers for appraisal, inspection and valuation of second hand, old and used machinery and capital goods at JNCH Mumbai Zone II. Applicants authorised by the Institution of Engineers (India) must apply using the prescribed proforma with supporting certificates, GST registration if applicable, experience records and an undertaking. Applications will be scrutinised, vetted for adverse records, verified by certificate issuing authorities and shortlisted candidates interviewed by a panel before empanelment and publication. Empanelled engineers must submit half yearly self appraisals; fees are payable by importers/CHAs; false information attracts penalties.

Declaration of additional customs area for M/s Triway Container Freight Station increases CFS to 31.415 acres.
The Commissioner of Customs, exercising powers under Section 8(b) of the Customs Act, 1962, declared an additional 1.57 acres of denotified area and 7.415 acres of new adjoining land as Customs Area for M/s Triway Container Freight Station Pvt. Ltd., increasing the total CFS area to 31.415 acres for handling import and export cargo; survey numbers and boundary bearings are specified and the notice is effective from 22-02-2024.

Value declaration requirements for Linear Alkyl Benzene require specific documentary submissions and compliance checks during customs assessment.
Linear Alkyl Benzene (HS 38170011) is designated as identified goods requiring use of the Kilogram unique quantity code in the bill of entry; importers must produce a test certificate, manufacturer's invoice, purchase order or contract, and manufacturing process documentation, and customs officers shall verify compliance with the Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control) Order, 2022 during assessment.

KYC requirement for customs bonds: importers must provide PAN, GSTIN, contact, bank account and Aadhaar details.
Importers executing bonds under the Customs Act must furnish KYC details at bond execution, including PAN, GSTIN, company bank account details, authorised person contact numbers, and Aadhaar details of the proprietor/managing partner/director, using the annexure format prescribed in the public notice to facilitate contact when time bound bonds expire.

Imported boric acid consignments must comply with BIS standard; customs to ensure specification, packaging and testing.
Imported consignments of Boric Acid (Technical Grade) must conform to the Indian Standard for boric acid and bear the Standard Mark under a BIS licence; customs officers are instructed to check imported consignments for strict compliance with the specification, including compositional limits for polishing compounds (chloride and sulphate) and packing requirements (jute bags with liners). BIS is the certifying and enforcing authority and the Standard prescribes grades, analytical methods, sampling, testing procedures and lot-conformity criteria.