Mandatory hazardous cargo declaration in Bills of Entry to trigger system flagging and faster customs clearance.

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....CBIC has directed mandatory item-level declaration of specified hazardous cargo in Bills of Entry, with system-based flagging to assist officers in verification, assessment, examination and out-of-charge. Imports falling under the relevant Annexure-A chapters will be identified automatically in the customs system and RMS for expeditious processing and better facilitation. The measure will apply across all customs formations from 01.07.2026, and DG Systems is to issue a detailed advisory. Trade and field formations are to be informed through public notices and standing orders.....