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 India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
(Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs)
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Room No. 16049, Kartavya Bhavan-1, New Delhi,
Dated the 31st December, 2025

To
All 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 Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR)-reg.

Madam/Sir,

Kind attention is invited towards the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR), 2018 issued vide Notification No. 38/2018 dated 11th May, 2018 and latest extended vide Notification No. 79/2025-Customs (N.T.) dated 31st December, 2025.

2. The Board has examined the implementation of the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations (SCMTR) 2018 and it has been noted that import export manifest messages were implemented successfully pan-India. The Stuffing messages were made live for all sites w.e.f. 25th September, 2025. Further, the DG Systems shall onboard SEZ units through API integration by amending SCMTR module by 31st March, 2026. The DG Systems shall also develop, test & operationalize the remaining inland transhipment messages under SCMTR in the extended time.

Official copy of the circular has been attached

FAQ :

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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