https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=70608 Importers, exporters and trade stakeholders are cautioned against making illegal payments to customs brokers, intermediaries or others who cite purported demands by customs officers or customs handling charges. Illegal gratification by officers is prohibited, while making such payments may expose payers to penal consequences. The department collects only lawfully applicable statutory duties, cess, fines, penalties and interest through online payment modes on the ICEGATE portal. Demands, harassment or undue delay may be reported with supporting evidence through the designated complaint mechanism, with confidentiality assured. en-us Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:37:35 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=70608 Importers, exporters and trade stakeholders are cautioned against making illegal payments to customs brokers, intermediaries or others who cite purported demands by customs officers or customs handling charges. Illegal gratification by officers is prohibited, while making such payments may expose payers to penal consequences. The department collects only lawfully applicable statutory duties, cess, fines, penalties and interest through online payment modes on the ICEGATE portal. Demands, harassment or undue delay may be reported with supporting evidence through the designated complaint mechanism, with confidentiality assured. Circulars Customs Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/circulars?id=70608