Notification/Circular No.: 30/2025-Customs (N.T.)
Document Date: 24th April, 2025
Applicable Act/Rule: Customs Act, 1962
Background and Rationale:
Goods Imported (Conditions of Transshipment) Regulations, 1995 govern the conditions under which imported goods are moved from one customs station to another without payment of duty. Regulation 5 previously addressed the imposition of fees for transshipment applications. This amendment aligns with ongoing efforts to streamline customs procedures and reduce transaction costs.
Amendments and their Implementation:
The amended Regulation 5 under the 1995 Regulations explicitly states that no fees will be charged for any transshipment application across all customs stations. This amendment will take effect from the date it is published in the Official Gazette.
Implications and Future Prospects:
The removal of fees could lead to greater use of transshipment facilities in India, especially for hinterland-bound cargo. It may also improve India’s ranking in global logistics indices and support initiatives under PM Gati Shakti and National Logistics Policy.
Conclusion:
This amendment simplifies and economically supports the transshipment process by waiving application fees, thus aiding importers and streamlining customs logistics.
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