{"id":8220,"date":"2026-03-04T14:59:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centaxonline.com\/blog\/?p=8220"},"modified":"2026-03-04T14:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:29:33","slug":"deferred-customs-duty-payment-extended-to-eligible-manufacturer-importers-from-1-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centaxonline.com\/blog\/deferred-customs-duty-payment-extended-to-eligible-manufacturer-importers-from-1-april-2026","title":{"rendered":"Deferred Customs Duty Payment Extended to Eligible Manufacturer Importers from 1 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centaxonline.com\/search?searchData=Circular%20No.%2008%2F2026&amp;itemType=AP\">Circular No. 08\/2026<\/a>, Dated 28-02-2026<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"334\">The Government has issued a circular extending the facility of <strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"214\">deferred payment of Customs import duty<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"259\">Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI)<\/strong> in terms of <strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"333\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centaxonline.com\/search?searchData=Notification%20No.%2012%2F2026-Customs%20(N.T.)&amp;itemType=AP\">Notification No. 12\/2026-Customs (N.T.)<\/a>, dated 01-02-2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"484\">The facility will become operational from <strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"395\">01 April 2026<\/strong> and will be governed by the <strong data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"471\">Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules, 2016<\/strong>, as amended.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"519\">1. Eligibility Conditions for EMI<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"684\">The circular prescribes detailed eligibility conditions that must be fulfilled by applicants seeking recognition as Eligible Manufacturer Importers. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"739\">Status as a <strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"737\">manufacturer or eligible importer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"798\">Possession of a <strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"796\">valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"864\">Compliance with <strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"862\">minimum EXIM document filing requirements<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"896\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"894\">Active GST registration<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1000\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"955\">prescribed manufacturing declaration<\/strong> or compliance with <strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"998\">job work provisions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1050\">Meeting the prescribed <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1048\">turnover threshold<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1092\">Demonstrating <strong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1090\">business continuity<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1149\">Maintaining a satisfactory <strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1147\">GST compliance record<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1190\">Demonstrating <strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1188\">financial solvency<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1257\">Absence of specified <strong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1257\">legal proceedings or prosecution issues<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1391\">These conditions are intended to ensure that only compliant and financially sound entities avail the deferred duty payment facility.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1415\">2. Application Process<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1543\">Eligible applicants may submit their applications <strong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1514\">electronically through the AEO India portal<\/strong> beginning <strong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1542\">01 March 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1664\">Applications must be filed in the <strong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1600\">prescribed format<\/strong> along with the required supporting documents. After submission:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1789\">The application will be examined by the <strong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1786\">designated officer of the Directorate of International Customs (DIC), CBIC<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1917\">Upon approval, the applicant will be enabled in the <strong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1872\">Customs Automated System<\/strong> to avail the deferred duty payment facility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1967\">3. ICEGATE Access and Transaction Authentication<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2107\">Approved EMIs are required to obtain an <strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2026\">ICEGATE login<\/strong> through an authorised nodal person responsible for Customs-related transactions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2131\">The nodal person will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2196\">Authenticate Customs transactions on behalf of the importer<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2293\">Indicate the use of deferred duty payment by selecting the <strong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2291\">flag \u2018D\u2019 in the Bill of Entry<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2417\">Authenticate the request through <strong data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2349\">OTP verification<\/strong> for clearance under the Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules, 2016<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2456\">4. Payment Timeline for Deferred Duty<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2622\">Payment of import duty under the deferred payment facility will follow the timelines prescribed under <strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2621\">Rule 4 of the Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules, 2016<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2816\">The due date for payment will be <strong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2716\">linked to the month in which the Bill of Entry is filed<\/strong>. However, importers may also choose to make payment <strong data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2803\">before the prescribed due date<\/strong>, if desired.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2846\">5. Monitoring and Compliance<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"3008\">The utilisation of the deferred duty facility and timely payment of duties will be monitored through <strong data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2965\">ICES reports<\/strong> by the jurisdictional Customs authorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3163\">This monitoring framework ensures compliance with the deferred payment mechanism while facilitating smoother cash flow management for eligible importers.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3193\">6. Objective of the Circular<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3250\">The extension of the deferred payment facility aims to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3335\">Ease liquidity and working capital pressures on eligible manufacturer importers<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3395\">Streamline import processes and duty payment procedures<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3485\">Promote trade facilitation through digital systems such as ICEGATE and the AEO portal<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3563\">Strengthen compliance through automated monitoring and regulatory oversight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Circular No. 08\/2026, Dated 28-02-2026 The Government has issued a circular 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