Mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations in respect of certain products w.e.f. July 01, 2023
Reference is drawn to the Circular No. 15/2023-Customs dated June 07, 2023 wherein mandatory additional qualifiers were added for purposes of import or export declarations under specified chapters. These additional qualifiers were made mandatory for imports/ exports for all Bills of entry/ Shipping bills filed on or after July 01, 2023.
Representations have been received from several trade associations requesting for extension of the due date which is July 01, 2023 for mandatory declaration of additional qualifiers in import declarations as prescribed in above Circular. Further, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has also requested to defer implementation of above Circular for a further period of 3 months. Additionally, during testing certain mismatches have been observed in qualifier information for export products.
In view of above, due date for mandatory declaration of additional qualifiers in import/export declarations as prescribed in above Circular no. 15/2023-Customs dated June 07, 2023 is extended from July 01, 2023 to October 01, 2023.