Deferred payment period for import duty has been extended from...

Deferred payment period for import duty has been extended from 15 days to 30 days and the customs IT system has been enhanced to operationalize this extension for Bills of Entry filed on or after 1 March 2026. Public holidays, all Sundays and local customs-location holidays are excluded when determining due dates and from interest-calculation logic. System Managers must annually update local holidays via Holiday Management (ADN role) so the system applies exclusions. The Public Notice functions as a standing order; stakeholders and officers are directed to publicize the change and report operational difficulties to the specified ICEGATE contacts.