Examination norms for goods imported or exported by courier - CBEC's Customs Manual 2023 - Customs

7. Examination norms for goods imported or exported by courier: 7.1 The following examination norms are provided for import and export of courier consignments: (a) 100% screening of import/ export consignments (documents and all types of cargo) is required to be done through X-ray or other NII techniques. Wherever possible the facility of X-ray machines available with Customs could be used; otherwise the airlines or AAI's screening facility may be resorted to for such screening. Further, wherever feasible such screening by multi-agencies could be combined to reduce the time taken and avoid duplicity. (b) Physical examination of export documents, gifts, samples and export goods limited up to a maximum of 10% of the total courier consignments or specific intelligence. The consignments so selected will be examined 100%. (c) Physical examination of import documents, gifts, samples and dutiable goods limited upto a maximum of 10% of the total courier consignments. The consignments so selected will be examined 100%. (d) Selection of consignments physical examination would be based on the various parameters such as nature of goods, value, weight, status of importer, etc. (a) Commissioner of Customs in respective port can exercise the discretion of random examination of goods, on specific parameter such as country of import/export, nature of goods as presently provided in the EDI system. (b) Any consignment can be examined by the Customs (even upto 100% examination), if there is any specific intelligence or there is doubt during Xray in respect of the said consignment. (c) Under the automated process the consignments would be identified for examination on the basis of risk analysis. [Refer Circular No. 23/2006-Cus, 25-8-2006 ]