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India Updates Customs Clearance Procedure for Imports

India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs updated Section 46 of the Customs Act, making changes to customs clearance procedure for imports on March 29, according to a C.H. Robinson report. The update provides guidelines for importers on submitting…

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an Import Bill of Entry, including an outline on the requirements for various modes of import and origin country. For instance, imports from Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan and Sri Lanka must submit their Bill of Entry at the latest by the end of the day when the vehicle arrives in India. Goods from all other countries must submit their Bill of Entry the day before the vehicle arrives at the latest.