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Notification No. 61\/2026-Customs (N.T.), Dated 01-07-2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has amended the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations, 2018<\/strong> to extend the transitional compliance timeline prescribed under the regulations.<\/p>\n

The timeline for complying with the specified requirement has been extended from 30-06-2026 to 31-08-2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1. Amendment to Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations<\/h2>\n

CBIC has issued a notification amending the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations, 2018<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The amendment is limited to the transitional timeline prescribed under the regulations and does not alter the substantive provisions of the framework.<\/p>\n

2. Extension of Transitional Compliance Timeline<\/h2>\n

The transitional compliance timeline has been extended as follows:<\/p>\n

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  • Earlier timeline:<\/strong> 30-06-2026<\/li>\n
  • Revised timeline:<\/strong> 31-08-2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This provides stakeholders with additional time to comply with the specified requirement under the regulations.<\/p>\n

    3. Relief to Stakeholders<\/h2>\n

    The extension is expected to provide relief to shipping lines, custodians, authorised carriers, importers, exporters and other stakeholders involved in sea cargo manifest and transhipment operations.<\/p>\n

    The additional time will help stakeholders complete necessary system, procedural and compliance-related adjustments.<\/p>\n

    4. Other Provisions Remain Unchanged<\/h2>\n

    CBIC has clarified that all other provisions of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations, 2018<\/strong> remain unchanged.<\/p>\n

    Accordingly, stakeholders must continue to comply with the existing regulatory requirements, except for the extended transitional timeline.<\/p>\n

    5. Objective of the Amendment<\/h2>\n

    The amendment seeks to:<\/p>\n

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    • Extend the transitional compliance period;<\/li>\n
    • Provide additional time for implementation of the specified requirement;<\/li>\n
    • Facilitate smoother compliance by trade stakeholders;<\/li>\n
    • Avoid disruption in sea cargo and transshipment operations; and<\/li>\n
    • Ensure orderly implementation of the regulatory framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      6. Key Takeaway<\/h2>\n

      CBIC has amended the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations, 2018<\/strong> to extend the transitional compliance timeline from 30-06-2026 to 31-08-2026<\/strong>. All other provisions of the regulations remain unchanged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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