customs notification
customs notification

Mumbai Customs SCNs Reassigned for Adjudication

What changed

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has reassigned Show Cause Notices (SCNs) pending before the Commissioner of Customs, NS-1 Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-II. These will now be handled by the Commissioner of Customs (Adjudication), Mumbai. This move is aimed at streamlining the adjudication process for these pending cases.

Why it matters for shipments

This reassignment could impact the timeline and handling of cases related to customs disputes in Mumbai. Importers and exporters dealing with SCNs in this zone should be aware that their cases might now be processed under different oversight, potentially affecting the resolution speed and approach.

What to do next

1) Open the official notice here
2) Check whether your CTH, documents or policy line is touched
3) Ask Neo's CHA before changing Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill practice