Mandatory SDM and SDN filings start 04.08.2025 under Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations, 2018; export incentives linked

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....A customs authority notifies that, under the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations, 2018 and recent amendments, mandatory filing of Sea Departure Manifest (SDM) and Sea Departure Notification (SDN) will commence at Chennai Port (INMAA1) from 04.08.2025, replacing Export General Manifest (EGM) filing. Export incentives will be linked to successful SDM/SDN filing, making these messages a precondition for benefits. Trade stakeholders-carriers, agents, terminal operators, freight forwarders, importers/exporters and brokers-are instructed to timely migrate to SCMTR filings and to report implementation difficulties to the designated SCMTR cell at the customs house.....