Customs Waives Late Fees for Bills of Entry Due to ICEGATE System Downtime During Budget 2025-26 Implementation

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....Customs authorities granted waiver of late fees for Bills of Entry at INTUT1 port due to ICEGATE system unavailability during Budget 2025-26 updates. The system downtime occurred on 01.02.2025 from 11:00 hrs and was restored on 02.02.2025. The waiver applies specifically to vessels granted entry inward on 02.02.2025 and corresponding Bills of Entry filed by that date. This administrative relief modifies the application of Bill of Entry (Forms) Amendment Regulations, 2017, which normally imposes late fees. The decision was formalized through Public Notice 04/2025 and serves as a Standing Order for departmental implementation.....