Customs port appointment allows designated handling of project imports and warranty-related re exports at Dabhol port. Appointment of Dabhol as a customs port under clause (a) of section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962 authorises unloading of machinery, equipment and fuel imported for the Dabhol Power Project, and authorises loading at Dabhol of imported machinery and equipment for export when such re export is for warranty purposes.