Implementation of Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations

15 Feb 2021 / India

The deadline for Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) registration and filing manifest has been set for 22 February 2021.

The SCMTR seeks to bring about transparency, predictability of movement, and advance collection of information for expeditious clearance of import/export goods, by using the national portal of Customs, namely the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE). These regulations stipulate for advance notice by authorised carriers for goods arriving in or being exported out of India through gateway seaports and further movement between Customs stations.

All stakeholders are urged to register in ICEGATE for SCMTR on or before 22.02.21 and apply through their ICEGATE login to operate and file declarations. Failure to register by the deadline or to send the messages/manifests in the new format will attract penal action.

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