New Sea Cargo Regulations for Mangalore Customs Enhance Transparency and Speed; Mandatory Filing by October 2024.

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....The Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) will be implemented for Mangalore Customs (INNML1) with effect from 01.10.2024. The SCMTR aims to enhance transparency, predictability of cargo movement, and advance collection of information for expeditious risk-based Customs clearance. It stipulates obligations, roles, and responsibilities for stakeholders involved in the movement of imported/exported goods and specifies changes to formats and timelines for filing manifest declarations. Filing in the new SCMTR format will become mandatory from the effective date. Stakeholders are advised to start filing immediately in the new format on a parallel basis to ensure smooth cargo clearance. Customs officers will sensitize and assist stakeholders in filing under SCMTR.....