The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a new system for paperless exports, featuring electronically sent QR coded Shipping Bills. This initiative eliminates the need for exporters to physically visit customs offices, making the entire export process fully electronic. It's part of the 'Turant Customs' programme aimed at a faceless, paperless, and contactless customs environment, designed to reduce time and costs for businesses and improve India's global trade ranking.
Shri Ajit Kumar, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) here yesterday unveiled a Secure QR coded Shipping Bill that would be electronically sent to exporters after the Customs allows export. This eliminates in one stroke the requirement of the exporters having to approach the
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FAQ :
CBIC has introduced a Secure QR coded Shipping Bill that is electronically sent to exporters, making the end-to-end customs export process fully electronic and paperless.
'Turant Customs' aims to create a faceless, paperless, and contactless customs environment by leveraging digital technology.
Exporters no longer need to approach customs officers for proof of export or visit Customs Houses, saving them time which can be used for business promotion.
The 'Turant Customs' programme, including faceless assessment, is planned for phased implementation across the country by 1st January 2021.
Yes, the launch of paperless documentation for exports follows a similar initiative that began for imports on 15th April 2020.