The GoI's Dept of Revenue extended transitional provisions for ...

Government Extends Sea Cargo Manifest Regulations Deadline to May 2025, Offering Grace Period for Electronic Declaration Compliance

April 8, 2025

Circulars     Customs

The GoI's Dept of Revenue extended transitional provisions for Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018 until 31.05.2025. The extension addresses implementation challenges, specifically incomplete testing of export cargo and transshipment messages by carriers and stakeholders. The measure provides additional time for electronic declaration filing without attracting penal provisions, which could otherwise impose penalties up to INR 50,000 for non-compliance. Stakeholders are encouraged to utilize this interim period to align with regulatory requirements and ensure smooth implementation of SCMTR protocols.

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