Implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR)

Last updated: 02 January 2026

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This notification provides an update on the implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR) 2018. Import and export manifest messages have been successfully rolled out nationwide. Stuffing messages are now live across all locations. SEZ units will be integrated via API by 31st March 2026, and remaining inland transhipment messages will be operationalised within the extended timeframe.

Government of IndiaMinistry of FinanceDepartment of Revenue(Central Board of Indirect Taxes Customs)***** Room No. 16049, Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi, Dated the 31st December, 2025 ToAll Principal Chief Commissioners/Chief Commissioners (Customs/Customs (Preventive )/Customs Central Tax),All Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive),All Principal Director General/Director Generals under CBIC. Subject: Implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Tr

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The Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR) 2018 were issued on 11th May 2018 and have been extended by subsequent notifications.

Yes, the import and export manifest messages have been successfully implemented across India.

The Stuffing messages were made live for all sites effective from 25th September 2025.

DG Systems will onboard SEZ units through API integration by amending the SCMTR module by 31st March 2026.

DG Systems will develop, test, and operationalise the remaining inland transhipment messages under SCMTR within the extended time.

Notification No : F. No. 450/58/2015-Cus.IV(Pt.I)
Source : https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view-pdf/1003300/ENG/Circulars

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