TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Introduction of system based e-Scheduling for examination of cargo and mandatory use of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) during examination of import cargo
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....nd Customs Room No. 16049, Kartavya Bhavan-I New Delhi, Dated: 1st February 2026 To All Principal Chief Commissioners / Chief Commissioners (Customs / Customs Preventive / Customs & Central Tax) All Principal Commissioners / Commissioners of Customs / Customs Preventive All Principal Directors General / Directors General under CBIC Subject: Introduction of system based e-Sched....
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....International Airports to wear Body Worn Camera (BWC) having video/audio recording facility for enhanced transparency, accountability and professionalism concerning passenger facilitation and intervention. In addition, Circular No. 10/2024-Customs dated 20.08.2024 has been issued for conducting examination of import consignments by real-time upload of examination images in a paperless and transpar....
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....nhance transparency and ease of doing business, Board has decided to initiate two new measures in respect of examination of import cargo. These are as under- a. Use of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) by Customs officers during physical examination of imported goods. b. System-based Examination Application on ICEGATE 2.0 for scheduling of physical examination of imported goods (E- schedul....
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....ondition of seals, opening of packages or containers, verification of description and quantity of goods, sampling where required. In the event of any interruption in recording, the same will be recorded along with reasons. iii. The BWC recordings will be securely stored and retained for 2 years. For cases involving investigation, dispute or litigation, the recordings will be preserved unt....