Extension of Validity of Circulars under Section 143AA – Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

Notification/Circular No.: Circular No. 25/2026-Customs No. 450/23/2026-Cus-IV dated May 14, 2026

Applicable Act/Rule: Customs Act, 1962

Applicable Section/Rule: Section 143AA

Various circulars were issued by the Board under Section 143AA of the Customs Act, 1962, in view of ongoing disruptions in maritime routes due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Board has decided to extend the validity of the said circulars upon consideration of the prevailing circumstances.

The facilities extended vide the following circulars shall continue to remain in force up to June 30, 2026:

  • Circular No. 09/2026-Customs dated 08.03.2026
  • Circular No. 10/2026-Customs dated 10.03.2026
  • Circular No. 12/2026-Customs dated 17.03.2026
  • Circular No. 15/2026-Customs dated 27.03.2026
  • Circular No. 19/2026-Customs dated 10th April, 2026
  • Circular No. 21/2026-Customs dated 15th April, 2026

All other facilities, terms, and conditions as stipulated in the said circulars remain unchanged. The circular is addressed to all Principal Chief Commissioners/Chief Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive)/Customs and Central Tax, all Principal Commissioners/Commissioners, and all Principal Director Generals/Director Generals under CBIC.

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