Expediting Customs Clearances for Covid related imports made by Indian Red Cross society–reg

Last updated: 30 April 2021

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The Indian Customs has issued instructions to expedite the clearance of COVID-related imports by the Indian Red Cross Society. Following a high-level meeting, it has been decided that any prior permissions or licences required from other government departments for these essential relief goods will be considered automatically granted. This aims to ensure seamless and rapid delivery of vital medical supplies and equipment during the pandemic.

Instruction No. 08/2021-Customs F.No.450/117/2021-Cus-IV (Pt) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ****** Room No. 227B, North Block, New Delhi, dated the 27thof April, 2021 To All Principal Chief Commissioners/Chief Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive), All Principal Chief Commissioners/Chief Commissioners of Customs Central tax, All Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preven

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The instruction aims to expedite customs clearances for COVID-related imports made by the Indian Red Cross Society.

This instruction covers COVID-related imports, including medical grade oxygen, equipment for oxygen production and distribution, oxygen therapy equipment, COVID-19 vaccines, and donations of COVID-related materials and medicines.

Permissions, licences, or authorisations required from other Government Departments/Agencies prior to clearance are now deemed to have been given for these specific imports.

No, these cases do not need to be referred to other agencies, or the requirement may be suitably waived.

The decision was made in a meeting chaired by the Cabinet Secretary on 27.4.2021.

Customs formations are requested to give the highest priority to these consignments and facilitate their clearance in the shortest possible time.

Notification No : Instruction No. 08/2021-Customs
Source : https://www.cbic.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-instructions/cs-instructions-2021/cs-ins-08-2021.pdf

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