Disposal of unclaimed cargo: customs may sell uncleared goods to recover duties and dues when importers default.

Goods not cleared by importers are treated as uncleared or unclaimed; customs duty under the Customs Act, 1962 is payable regardless of clearance. Outstanding customs duty and dues owed to carriers or custodians may be recovered by the Customs authority through sale of the unclaimed/uncleared goods.

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