Stay updated
VEGA (Vision for Expeditious Goods release on Arrival) launched by Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman on the occasion of celebration of International Customs Day. Under VEGA, AEO entities will be extended the facility of directly moving their import cargo to their premises, where the examination of cargo will be done.
Share this content:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Superintendent of Customs, posted at Air Cargo Complex, Sahar, Mumbai for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹10,20,000 from a Customs House Agent (CHA) firm for facilitating clearance of consignments.
The US will suspend the de minimis exemption for low-value imports, under $800, for all countries of origin from the end of August, potentially affecting peak season results.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will on Thursday launch single-window platform SWIFT 2.0, release the Digital Travellers Guide; and the revamped Atithi app.