Courier clearance regime requires Authorized Couriers to use prescribed bills, pay duties prior to delivery, and meet registration obligations. The Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Regulations, 1998 create a fast track customs clearance regime for Registered Authorized Couriers, require distinct packaging and prescribed Courier Bills of Entry or Shipping Bills by category (documents; samples/free gifts; dutiable/commercial goods), mandate courier payment of any duty before delivery, and impose registration, bond/security and compliance obligations; exclusions, procedural exceptions and disposal, suspension and de registration procedures are specified, while EXIM Policy and other statutory controls continue to apply.