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Circular No. 23\/2026-Customs<\/a>, Dated 07-05-2026<\/p>\n

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a circular regarding implementation of safeguard duty on imports of \u2018Non-Alloy and Alloy Steel Flat Products\u2019<\/strong> under Notification No. 02\/2025-Customs (SG)<\/a> dated 30-12-2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. Exemption Framework under the Notification<\/span><\/h2>\n

The safeguard duty notification provides exemptions based on:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • CIF value thresholds<\/li>\n
  • Country of origin<\/li>\n
  • Specified product categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. System-Based Declaration Mechanism<\/span><\/h2>\n
      \n
    • CBIC has introduced system-based qualifiers<\/strong> in the Single Window Table of the Bill of Entry<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • These qualifiers enable importers to claim exemption from safeguard duty electronically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Declaration Requirement for Importers<\/span><\/h2>\n
        \n
      • Importers seeking exemption must furnish details specified in the Annexure to the circular<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Such details are to be declared in the Single Window Table of the Bill of Entry<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Role of DG (Systems)<\/span><\/h2>\n
          \n
        • DG (Systems)<\/strong> will issue a separate advisory regarding system implementation and electronic filing process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Directions to Field Formations<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Field formations have been requested to:<\/p>\n

            \n
          • Sensitise:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              \n
            1. \n
                \n
              1. Customs officers<\/li>\n
              2. Trade and importers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                  \n
                • Ensure uniform implementation of the facility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  6. Objective of the Circular<\/span><\/h2>\n

                  The circular aims to:<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Facilitate seamless electronic processing of exemption claims<\/li>\n
                  • Ensure uniformity and transparency in implementation<\/li>\n
                  • Reduce procedural difficulties for importers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    7. Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

                    The circular operationalises the safeguard duty exemption mechanism through system-based declarations, enabling smoother compliance and consistent implementation for imports of specified steel flat products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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