CBIC extends 24×7 custom clearance at all airports & seaports till June 30

Considering the challenges faced by trade due to pandemic, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the 24×7 customs clearance facility at all airports and seaports till June 2020 in order to facilitate faster clearance of consignments. “Chief Commissioners are therefore requested to make proper arrangement for the same and deploy sufficient number of officers on 24×7 basis at sea ports, air cargo stations, Inland Container Depot (ICDs), Container Freight Station (CFSs), to name a few falling in their jurisdiction,” says CBIC.
In February, CBIC had said 24×7 Customs clearance facility will be available at all sea ports and airports till May 2020 to address any congestion or delay or surge on of the prevailing conditions due to outbreak of COVID-19.