Advisory to Trade - Caution against alleged demands of illegal gratification in the name of Customs Officers

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.... F.No. GEN/VIG/Misc/746/2021-CIU Date: 14-01-2026 PUBLIC NOTICE 01/2026 (CH-VIII) Subject: Advisory to Trade - Caution against alleged demands of illegal gratification in the name of Customs Officers - Reg. ++++++ It has come to the notice of this office that, in certain instances, Custom Brokers/consultants/intermediaries are allegedly demanding money from importers/exporters....

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....efits to Customs Officers or under the guise of "Customs handling charges" over and above their legitimate charges. 3. Members of the trade are strongly cautioned against falling prey to any demands for illegal gratification made by Customs Brokers, intermediaries, consultants or any other persons in the name of Customs Officers or purported Customs handling charges. It is reiterated that the C....