The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a COVID Response Plan (CRP) to expedite the clearance of COVID-19 vaccines at major airports. This plan involves establishing COVID-19 Vaccine Response Teams (CVRTs) at air cargo terminals to act as a single point of contact for all vaccine-related clearances. These teams will coordinate with stakeholders to ensure immediate delivery of vaccines upon arrival and sensitise traders on necessary procedures. Additionally, regulations have been amended to allow duty-free import and export of COVID vaccines via courier without value limits, and provision is made for the duty-free temporary admission of specialised temperature-controlled vaccine containers.
Recognizing that efficient and expeditious release of temperature-sensitive vaccines would be a critical requirement in the collective fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, CBIC has proactively put in place a COVID Response Plan (CRP)(Annexed herewith)for speedy clearances of COVID-19 vaccines at all
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FAQ :
The CRP is a plan put in place by the CBIC to ensure speedy clearances of COVID-19 vaccines at major airports, recognising the need for efficient release of temperature-sensitive vaccines.
A CVRT is a team set up at each Air Cargo/Courier Terminal to act as a single point of contact for all clearance related to COVID-19 vaccine shipments and coordinate with stakeholders for instant delivery.
Yes, the Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Amendment Regulations, 2020, now allow the import and export of COVID vaccines through courier without any value limit.
Yes, provision has been made for the duty-free temporary admission of special containers equipped with temperature monitoring and tracking devices used for vaccine transport.
CBIC will closely monitor the vaccine logistics to ensure their seamless movement at borders and address any challenges that may arise.