Customs Manual 2025: Guidelines for Establishing ICDs, CFSs, AFSs; Application Process and Approval Details.

The Customs Manual 2025 outlines procedures for setting up Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Container Freight Stations (CFSs), and Air Freight Stations (AFSs). Applicants must submit a detailed application and project report to the CBIC, with recommendations from the jurisdictional Commissioner of Customs. The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) evaluates proposals, considering feasibility and impact on local trade. Approval is required before investment, with a Letter of Intent issued upon approval. Applications for changes in facility type, ownership, or location follow similar protocols, with specific conditions for approval and potential revocation of approval for non-compliance or public interest concerns.