From 1st May 2025, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will introduce electronic processing for imports and exports handled by air passengers. This new system will cover gems, jewellery, and samples/prototypes of machinery, initially at selected airports across India. The initiative aims to simplify and speed up transactions, making it easier for businesses to engage in international trade.
Nine airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Jaipur to allow personal carriage export of gems and jewellery
Seven airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Jaipur to allow personal carriage import of gems and jewellery
Four airports at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai to allow personal carriage samples/prototypes of machinery
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FAQ :
The e-processing facility will be available from 1st May 2025.
The e-processing covers gems and jewellery, as well as samples and prototypes of machinery.
Nine airports will offer this service for exports: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Jaipur.
Seven airports will offer this service for imports: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Jaipur.
This facility is initially available at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai airports.
All personal carriage imports and exports will be subject to the provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 and Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023.