Closure of ICDs, CFSs to be concluded in 4 months: CBIC to customs officers
NEW DELHI : The CBIC streamlined the closure procedure of Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and container freight stations (CFSs), mandating customs officers to allow closure of these facilities within four months. ICDs and CFS
CBIC launches portal to provide info on customs procedures, regulatory compliance
NEW DELHI : The CBIC launched a portal to provide information on customs procedures and regulatory compliance. The Indian Customs Compliance Information Portal (CIP) at www.cip.icegate.gov.in/CIP will provide free access to information on all Customs
CBIC introduces auto-renewal for tier 1 AEO license holders
NEW DELHI : The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has carried out away with renewal of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification after each three years for Tier 1 or T1 stage entities, it stated in
CBIC reduces compliance burden by abolishing renewals of licenses/registrations
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has w.e.f. 23.07.2021 abolished the requirement of periodic renewals of Licence/Registration issued to Customs Brokers and Authorised Carriers. This would greatly help reduce
WCO supports regional connectivity between Central and South Asia
TASHKENT : On 15 and 16 July 2021, at the invitation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, WCO Secretary Mr. General Kunio Dr. Mikuriya spoke at the International Conference on Central-South Asia Regional Connectivity, held
Customs reduces clearance time for edible oil consignments at ports
NEW DELHI : With shortage of domestic edible oil pushing up the need to increase imports quickly, the Indian Customs has put up special motoring and import clearances procedure for the commodity to reduce
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
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.