{"id":115483,"date":"2026-03-08T10:19:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T13:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/898066127"},"modified":"2026-03-08T10:19:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T13:19:21","slug":"centre-simplifies-customs-rules-for-export-cargo-re-entering-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/08\/centre-simplifies-customs-rules-for-export-cargo-re-entering-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Centre simplifies customs rules for export cargo re-entering India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi:<\/strong> The Central government has relaxed customs procedures for export cargo<\/a> that is returning to India after ships were forced to turn back due to disruptions in key maritime routes, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. <\/p>\n

The move comes after several vessels carrying Indian export consignments were unable to reach their destination ports because of the ongoing disruptions in the region.<\/p>\n

As a result, some ships have returned to Indian ports with cargo that had already been cleared for export.<\/p>\n

In a circular issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the government announced a simplified process for handling such consignments when they arrive back at Indian ports.<\/p>\n

The temporary relief is aimed at addressing concerns raised by exporters and shipping companies.<\/p>\n

It will also help process \u201cback to town\u201d requests from exporters whose cargo could not be delivered overseas.<\/p>\n

The relaxation will remain in effect for 15 days from the date of the circular.<\/p>\n

Under the new arrangement, containers returning to India can be unloaded at port terminals without the need to file the usual import documentation, such as a Bill of Entry.<\/p>\n

However, customs officials will verify the shipping documents before allowing the containers to be taken off the vessels.<\/p>\n

Authorities will also match the container details with the corresponding shipping bills and check whether the container seals remain intact.<\/p>\n

If any seal is found to be tampered with or broken, the container will undergo a full inspection.<\/p>\n

The CBIC has also allowed exporters to cancel shipping bills for such consignments, even if the Export General Manifest (EGM) has already been filed.<\/p>\n

A new option will soon be introduced on the Indian Customs Electronic System (ICES) platform to allow cancellation of shipping bills after EGM filing.<\/p>\n

This step has been taken to ensure that export incentives are not mistakenly issued for cargo that never reached foreign destinations.<\/p>\n

Once the shipping bills are cancelled, the details will be shared through ICEGATE with agencies such as the Reserve Bank of India and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.<\/p>\n

However, if exporters have already received any tax benefits or export incentives, including IGST refunds or duty drawback, they will have to return the amount to the government.<\/p>\n

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