The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified a key amendment to the Levy of Fees (Customs Documents) Regulations, 1970, through Notification No. 69/2025-Customs (N.T.), introducing a Rs 1,000 fee for electronic applications filed under the Customs (Voluntary Revision of Entries Post Clearance) Regulations, 2025.
The amendment, issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, comes into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. It adds a new entry-serial number (xi) to the existing fee table under regulation 3 of the 1970 regulations.
According to the updated provision, a fee of ₹1,000 will be charged for filing an electronic application related to voluntary revision of entries post clearance, marking a step towards digitized compliance and transparent customs administration.
Key Highlights
- Notification: No. 69/2025-Customs (N.T.)
- Date of Issue: October 30, 2025
- New Fee Introduced: ₹1,000 for electronic applications under the new Customs (Voluntary Revision of Entries Post Clearance) Regulations, 2025
- Legal Basis: Issued under Section 157(2)(a) read with Section 158(2)(i) of the Customs Act, 1962
- Issued by: Indrajit Panda, Under Secretary, CBIC
This move aligns with the government's ongoing efforts to modernize customs processes and enhance the ease of doing business by encouraging self-compliance and digitization. The newly introduced Customs (Voluntary Revision of Entries Post Clearance) Regulations, 2025 allow importers and exporters to voluntarily correct entries even after clearance, thereby reducing litigation and promoting procedural fairness.
Official copy of the notification is as follows
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