customs notification
customs notification

CBIC Updates Notification 19/2022: Key Amendments for Importers

What changed

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Notification 70/2023-Customs (N.T.), which amends the earlier Notification No.19/2022-Customs (N.T.) dated March 30, 2022. This update introduces changes to certain customs procedures, potentially affecting how specific goods are processed at ports.

Why it matters for shipments

These amendments could alter the documentation or filing requirements for some imports. Importers dealing with goods under specific Customs Tariff Headings (CTH) should pay attention to these changes. The exact impact on Neo trades, such as cashew or textiles, will depend on the specific CTH and the nature of the amendments.

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