Digitization of customs bonded warehouse procedures enables online licensing, bond-validated transfers and electronic monthly return uploads.
An ICEGATE Warehouse Module digitizes online filing and backend processing of warehouse license applications, captures officer queries and responses, generates warehouse codes, and routes applications via the port-linked ICES role. It implements workflows for three transfer scenarios-ownership change, warehouse change, and combined change-validating item-by-item into-bond entries, handling Triple Duty and transhipment bonds through ICES with electronic debit/credit, and enabling scanned upload of monthly returns while retaining the physical transfer Form until integration.

Digitization of customs bonded warehouse processes enables online licensing, transfers, bond validation and monthly return uploads via ICEGATE.
Digitization implements an ICEGATE Warehouse Module for online Warehouse Licensing, electronic processing of three types of Bond to Bond Movement (change of ownership, change of warehouse, or both) with validation of IEC, Transhipment and Triple Duty Bond details and officer approvals, and uploading of scanned Monthly Returns, while retaining the physical transfer Form until integration and reaffirming port-based security submission requirements.

Export proceeds monitoring: new DRISHTI software to track realization and enable recovery of ineligible export benefits.
DRISHTI, an in house Export Sale Proceeds Monitoring software, will be used by the Drawback Recovery Cell at JNCH to monitor realization of export sale proceeds and to generate consultative letters/SCNs for recovery of ineligible Drawback, RoDTEP and RoSCTL. The module applies to shipping bills with LEO on or after 01.04.2014; exporters must submit proof (e BRCs or other documents) where records show non or part realisation. A list of IECs with pending shipping bills (LEO 01.04.2014-31.03.2023) is attached and trade may contact the Drawback Recovery Cell as instructed.

Transshipment procedure between Gangavaram and Visakhapatnam ports establishes ICES filing, TP approval, arrival endorsement and EGM-linked refunds.
Implementation of ICES modules prescribes electronic procedures for import and export transshipment between Gangavaram gateway and Visakhapatnam CFSs: gateway IGM must declare transshipment and destination CFS code; carriers file TP requests after vessel entry inward for ITP verification and issuance of TP numbers; custodians must endorse Container Arrival Reports on receipt; Bill of Entry for sea-to-sea transshipment must reference gateway IGM details. For export, shipping bills and ETP lead to an "Allowed for shipment" entry at the gateway, enabling EGM filing and automatic bond recrediting; ETP serves as EGM for Drawback while IGST refund follows gateway EGM closure.

Durable containers/Unit Load Devices: Public Notice number corrected to 12/2024 for import, re-export and transhipment procedures.
The corrigendum corrects the cited Public Notice number for procedures on import, re-export and transhipment of durable containers and Unit Load Devices, specifying that the correct Public Notice number is 12/2024.

Digitization of customs bonded warehouse procedures enables online licensing, validated transfers and electronic monthly returns uploading.
An ICEGATE Warehouse Module provides online filing and backend processing for warehouse licences, records and validates transfers across three scenarios (ownership change, warehouse change, both), integrates bond and insurance data with ICES validation, enables PDF uploads of prescribed monthly returns, tracks into-bond consignments through successive transfers, and preserves the requirement for prescribed security and physical bond submission at the port of import.

Container requirements for petroleum imports: approved containers mandatory and flexi bags in general-purpose containers prohibited by safety regulator.
Petroleum Rules, 2002 classify petroleum into Class A, B and C by flash point and require storage, carriage and transport in containers meeting specifications and approvals under Rules 4-6; containers above prescribed capacities must be approved by the Chief Controller. PESO has clarified that flexi bags in general-purpose 20-foot containers are not recognised as compliant containers and PESO will not license transportation in such flexi bags; therefore petroleum covered by the Rules must be imported only in specified approved containers.

Right to information administration designates information officers and an appellate authority, with link officers ensuring continuity during absences.
Central Public Information Officers are designated for the Marine and Preventive Wing and its Alibag and Bassein divisions, replacing earlier public notices with immediate effect until further orders. A First Appellate Authority is also designated for the relevant jurisdiction. If a designated officer is absent due to leave, training, or similar reasons, the Link Officer holding additional charge must attend to the RTI matter, ensuring continuity in the handling of information requests and related appeals.

Export transshipment by rail enables ICES-based cargo movement to gateway ports with bond, seal verification, and drawback processing.
Export Transshipment through ICES permits rail movement of export cargo from Kolkata Sea Port container freight stations to Jawaharlal Nehru Port as gateway port. After Let Export Order, the transhipper files an ETP application and must maintain a registered Transshipment Bond and Bank Guarantee at the originating port. The approved permit accompanies the container and the transhipper remains responsible for safe export movement. Gateway-port officers verify container particulars and seal integrity before allowing shipment. ETP approval supports drawback processing at the originating port, while the steamer agent files the export general manifest after shipment approval.

Extension of CAVR validity: import valuation order for linear alkyl benzene extended for one year to maintain valuation controls.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, exercising powers under the Customs Act and the Customs (Assistance in Value Declaration of Identified Imported Goods) Rules, 2023, extends the validity of CAVR Order No. 1/2023-Customs for Linear Alkyl Benzene. The extension takes effect from 26th September 2024 and preserves the existing valuation declaration assistance and compliance regime for a further one-year period.

Export General Manifest compliance requires timely correction of EDI errors and pending filings to safeguard post-export incentives.
Export General Manifest compliance requires the person in charge of an export conveyance to deliver the EGM before departure from the Customs station. EDI records identified Shipping Bills with EGM errors and separate cases where EGM filing remains pending. Incorrect, incomplete, or unfiled EGMs may delay post-export benefits and export incentives. Exporters, Customs Brokers, Shipping Lines, custodians, and other concerned stakeholders must rectify recorded EGM discrepancies under the prescribed process or complete pending EGM filing, as applicable.

Laboratory chemicals classification now limited to own-use small packings, others classifiable under appropriate tariff headings.
Qualifying laboratory chemicals must be imported and intended only for own use (excluding trading, resale or further sale), be in packings not exceeding 500 grams or 500 millilitres, and be identifiable by purity, markings or other features as meant solely for laboratory use; goods imported for trading or in packings exceeding those limits are classifiable under their appropriate chapter/heading.

Recovery of drawback: exporters must repay drawback with interest if export proceeds are not realised or face recovery action.
ICES 1.5 data disclose non realisation of export proceeds for specified shipping bills; under Rule 18 and Section 75A(2) exporters must produce evidence of realisation or repay the drawback with interest. If evidence is not produced after notice, the customs officer shall order recovery and require repayment within thirty days; proportionate recovery applies where partial proceeds are realised. Exporters may return drawback with interest by pay order or inform customs by e mail if proceeds were realised or extensions obtained; failure to respond by the stated deadline may lead to recovery or show cause proceedings.

Automated exchange rate publication: latest available SBI rates to be published when scheduled feeds fail, with manual fallback.
When scheduled publication dates fall on a holiday or SBI rates are unavailable due to API errors or incomplete messages, the latest rates received from SBI will be published on ICEGATE on the scheduled date and integrated into ICES to be effective from 00:00 hours of the next day; if integration into ICES does not complete by the cut off, automated alerts will notify Nodal officers and the rates will be updated manually via the Admin interface before the next day.

Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations require ICEGATE registration and advance JSON manifests for automated cargo and transhipment tracking.
SCMTR requires affected maritime and inland cargo stakeholders to register on ICEGATE and apply (master entity plus authorised persons) with supporting documents and, where applicable, national bonds before operating. It replaces IGM/EGM with Sea Arrival and Departure Manifests and mandates advance JSON filings (SAM/SDM, CIM) with detailed cargo, equipment and person data; the system issues CINs/SMTPs to track consolidation and transhipment. Technical guidance, data formats, phased timelines, amendment rules and exemptions for AEOs/customs brokers are provided, and noncompliance may attract penalties.

Automation in customs import concessions: implementation for EOUs to streamline registration, IIN generation and bond use.
The Board will implement automation under the Customs (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty or for Specified End Use) Rules, 2022 in relation to Export Oriented Units to address EOU registration, IIN generation and continuity bond utilisation delays; suitable public notices should be issued for guidance and any implementation difficulties must be reported to the Board.

RTI administration designates a Central Public Information Officer for the Rummaging and Intelligence Wing with immediate effect.
RTI administration for the Rummaging & Intelligence Wing of the Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), Mumbai, is modified by designating Shri D. R. Pardeshi, Assistant Commissioner, as the Central Public Information Officer under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The designation takes immediate effect and continues until further orders, replacing the earlier arrangement.

Continuity bond requirement enables duty-free temporary import and monitored re-export of durable containers with timelines and reporting.
Container Agents must execute a Continuity Bond (covering only the duty element) filed with the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner, Transhipment Section, ACC Bengaluru. The Section maintains a manual Bond Register to record arrivals, debit/credit movements and to permit intra-airport and exporter movements. Landing certificates must be filed within ten working days and exporter-returned containers within seven working days. Re-export must occur within six months; extensions up to three months (Deputy/Assistant Commissioner) or further periods (Principal Commissioner) may be granted for recorded reasons. Monthly re-export statements are required; defaults invite Customs Act action.

IGCR automation: EOUs must obtain IIN and register IGCR bonds on ICEGATE to access concessional import benefits.
EOUs and SEZ units must transition import clearances to the IGCRS framework, obtain an IGCR Identification Number (IIN) on ICEGATE, and register an IGCR bond to claim concessional imports under Notification No. 52/2003. Prior intimation via the IGCR module generates the IIN; bonds already submitted in the year may be registered as IGCR bonds. Bills of Entry must declare the IIN and specified bond details; the system will automatically debit the IGCR bond and any bank guarantee upon BoE submission. Implementation was extended to 17.09.2024 to facilitate compliance.

Brand Rate Drawback claims: streamlined filing, timelines, extensions, bond requirements and documentation procedures for exporters.
Applications for fixation of Brand Rate Drawback under Section 75 read with Rule 6 and Rule 7 must be filed within three months from the relevant date, accompanied by specified DBK statements, declarations, manufacturing descriptions, attestations and working sheets. Incomplete filings will be returned with a Deficiency Memo and deemed not filed if deficiencies are not cured within 30 days; extensions (three months by Assistant/Deputy Commissioner and further six months by Principal/Commissioner) are available on application with prescribed fees and may involve inquiry. Bond requirements differ for provisional drawback under Rule 6 and Rule 7.