TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Facilitation in import of pet dogs and pet cats along with stranded Indians in war-hit Middle East countries
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....C NOTICE NO. - 05/2026 Subject: Facilitation in import of pet dogs and pet cats along with stranded Indians in war-hit Middle East countries - regarding. Attention of all Importers, Custodians, and Other Stakeholders is invited to Circular No. 11/2026-Customs issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) vide F. No. 401/21/2020-Cus. III ....
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.... certificate / pet book / pet passport indicating the history of the vaccination. The requisite vaccinations due / delayed shall also be considered. iii. In case the pet dog and / or pet cat is lifted from nearby neighboring countries, then the owners are advised to get the pet animals checked from the veterinary authorities of respective country, in case available at airport or nearby. ....
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....on is not completed and is due / delayed by 15 days, or the pet dog and / or pet cat which are being imported without any veterinary health certificate or vaccination certificate, shall be vaccinated for rabies (cost to be borne by the owners as per actual) at the port of entry and be given final Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) clearance from the airport, after examination of d....
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....s or agencies such as DGFT, Customs etc. for import of pet dogs and/or pet cats into India, the concerned Department/Section or agency may consider taking appropriate action in this regard. 4. This Public Notice should be considered as a Standing Order for the purpose of Officers/Staffs of Kolkata Customs (Airport & Air Cargo Complex). 5. Difficulties, if any, faced by the trade/stakeholders....