CBIC Extends Sea Cargo Manifest Rules Implementation to March 2025, SAM Message Filing Mandatory from January 2025

CBIC extended implementation of SCMTR to March 31, 2025, for all customs ports except nine previously designated seaports (Mormugao, Mangalore, Mumbai, Kandla, Tuticorin, Vishakhapatnam, Ennore, Kattupalli, and Cochin). SAM Message filing in new format became mandatory from January 16, 2025. The extension accommodates trade concerns regarding specific SCMTR message filings while maintaining electronic filing requirements. JNCH Nhava Sheva will conduct weekly stakeholder outreach programs every Friday until March 31, 2025, to address implementation challenges. The extension aims to ensure uninterrupted EXIM operations while preventing penalties during initial implementation phase. .....

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