Govt identifies items for Customs exemptions review, asks industry views
NEW DELHI : The government has identified a host of customs exemptions for review and has invited suggestions from trade and industry bodies on the same. Importers, exporters, domestic industry and trade associations are
CBIC streamlines faceless assessment for faster customs clearance
NEW DELHI : The CBIC has streamlined certain processes in Customs under which a officer would have to communicate his ‘first decision’ on the import document filed by an importer within three working hours.
WCO-Japan Career Development Programme 2020-2021 Completion
The WCO-Japan Career Development Programme (CDP) for 2020-2021 ended with a ceremony at which WCO Secretary General Dr. Kunio Mikuriya awarded the 10 Professional Associates (PAs) certificates on their successful completion of the Programme.
Members and stakeholders provide new impetus to future WCO work on cross-border e-commerce
BELGIUM : World Customs Organization (WCO) held its Second Global Conference on Cross-Border E-Commerce on 28 and 29 June 2021, which was organized with the financial support of the Customs Cooperation Fund of Japan
WCO Council renews support for the Secretariat in preparation for a post-pandemic world
BELGIUM : Heads of Delegation of some 130 World Customs Organization (WCO) Member Customs administrations took part in the virtual meeting of the 138th Session of the WCO Council, held from 24 to 26 June
Cabinet approves India-UK deal on information sharing, Customs cooperation
NEW DELHI : The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a deal between India and the United Kingdom on information sharing and preventing Customs offences. The agreement is also expected to facilitate
Customs authorities rise to the occasion as medical consignments pour in from abroad
Customs authorities are running the extra mile to quickly clear emergency medical equipment to help stressed hospitals that are running out of oxygen supply. Clearance is much faster now, even though many importers say
Dedicated Helpdesk by CBIC for Handholding Trade, Industry and Individuals to expedite Customs Clearance of Imports related to COVID including Oxygen and oxygen related equipments etc
NEW DELHI : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has set up dedicated helpdesk to handle queries related to Covid related Imports and handhold the trade, industry and individuals for expeditious customs