Notification No. 32/2025-Customs, Dated 30-06-2025
1. Background – Recognition of Carriers Under the Customs Framework
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), through Notification No. 130/2010-Customs dated 23-12-2010, had notified a list of recognised air carriers under the Customs framework. These carriers are granted certain procedural and operational benefits, particularly in relation to air cargo movement, simplified documentation, and compliance with customs requirements.
2. Recent Amendment – Inclusion of Air Canada
The CBIC has now issued a notification amending Notification No. 130/2010-Customs, to update the list of recognised carriers. A new entry has been inserted as Serial No. 48 in the Table annexed to the principal notification.
Details of the Amendment:
- S. No. – 48
- Country [Column (2)] – Canada
- Recognised Carrier [Column (3)] – Air Canada
With this, Air Canada has been formally added to the list of recognised air carriers eligible to operate under the established customs provisions.
3. Effective Date of the Amendment
The inclusion of Air Canada as a recognised carrier under the customs notification will come into effect from 01 July 2025.
4. Implications of the Amendment
- Operational Ease for Air Canada – The recognition facilitates streamlined cargo movement, faster customs clearance, and access to simplified procedures under Indian customs law.
- Boost to Bilateral Trade Logistics – This step is likely to enhance India–Canada trade connectivity, particularly for air cargo services.
- Wider Choice of Carriers – Businesses importing or exporting goods via air now have a broader range of CBIC-recognised carriers, increasing logistics flexibility and competitiveness.
5. Conclusion
The CBIC’s decision to include Air Canada as a recognised air carrier reflects its commitment to modernising trade logistics, promoting international cooperation, and ensuring efficiency in customs administration. Importers, exporters, and customs brokers should update their systems and documentation practices to accommodate this change effective 1st July 2025.
