Merchant Overtime charge exemption for cruise passenger and baggage clearance at 24x7 Customs locations

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....No Merchant Overtime (MOT) charges shall be levied for Customs officers' services in clearing international cruise passengers and their accompanied baggage at Customs locations notified for 24x7 operations. The measure is issued as a trade facilitative directive to ensure uniform implementation across notified cruise ports and to support cruise operations. Customs field formations are directed to comply strictly with the circular and apply it consistently.....