customs notification
customs notification

DGFT Updates PSIC Rules for Metallic Scrap Imports

What changed

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended the Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) requirements for the import of metallic waste and scrap. This change is part of the updates to the Handbook of Procedures, 2023.

Why it matters for shipments

The amendment affects how importers of metallic waste and scrap must handle their documentation. Changes in PSIC requirements could impact the timing and process of customs clearance. Importers in the steel and industrial raw materials sectors should be particularly attentive to these updates.

What to do next

1) Open the official notice
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

View the official notification