<h1>Customs circular: authorized couriers may file regular bills of entry or shipping bills; consignees need regular bill for CENVAT credit</h1> A central customs authority issued a 29 August 2007 circular clarifying courier clearance procedures: consignees seeking cenvat credit must file a regular bill of entry; authorised couriers may file regular bills of entry or shipping bills on behalf of importers/exporters; authorised courier operations require intimation under the courier clearance regulations and execution of specified bond and security, and do not require separate registration. The circular explains that courier obligations, definitions of importer/exporter, and related procedural rules align with existing customs and courier clearance regulations.