‘Consignment not pending,’ says CBIC on reports of oxygen concentrators awaiting Customs’ clearance

6 May 2021 – The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) mentioned that it is in fact expediting all consignments and this news is factually incorrect and has no basis Amid reports that a consignment of oxygen concentrators is awaiting clearance from the Customs authorities, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs…

Ease in customs clearance of medical equipment to allow faster delivery: Logistics companies

3 May 2021 – MUMBAI The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, through a notification, recently provided clarity besides further simplifying procedures for clearances of certain items. The recent steps taken by the CBIC for customs clearance of emergency medical equipment will help logistics companies in faster delivery of the consignments amid a huge…

CBIC notifies new system for filing bill of entry for importers

30 March 2021 – Hopes to facilitate faster clearance The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified a new system for filing Bills of Entry (BE) for import. Tax officials feel the new system will help in a quicker clearance of goods. Detailed provisions were made in the Finance Bill 2021. After…