India Amends Customs Notifications for Duty Exemptions and Trade Facilitation Measures
The Government of India has issued multiple notifications affecting customs regulations. Notification No. 12/2025-Customs amends the duty exemption for defense imports, expanding it to include Chapter 93.
Notification No. 13/2025-Customs imposes a five-year Anti-Dumping Duty on Insoluble Sulphur from China and Japan. Additionally, Notification No. 50/2017-Customs has been amended to set a new rate and extend an exemption deadline to March 31, 2026.
Notification No. 130/2010-Customs adds Air Canada to the list of airlines eligible for customs duty exemptions. The Automated Out of Charge (Auto-OOC) system will be implemented for AEO clients starting January 1, 2025.
The 'Ekal Anubandh' project introduces a unified Electronic Bond system. New measures for pet imports streamline No Objection Certificate issuance. Circulars extend transitional provisions for Sea Cargo Manifest regulations and simplify air cargo movement procedures. Circular No. 19/2025-Customs reinstates the online application process for the MOOWR Scheme until October 31, 2025.
