Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, so as to fast track approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen

Last updated: 29 May 2021

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To expedite the import of medical oxygen cylinders and pressure vessels during the COVID-19 pandemic, customs authorities have introduced relaxations under the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016. Physical inspections by PESO are waived for global manufacturers, with approvals now granted online upon submission of required documentation. This allows for faster clearance of essential medical oxygen supplies.

OFFICE OF THE PR. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS I), JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, FN. S/22-Gen-20/2020-21/AM (I)/JNCH/PART-I Dated: 27.05.2021 Public Notice No. -51/2021 DIN- 20210578NW0000000B21 Subject:Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, so as to fast track approva

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FAQ :

The purpose is to inform about relaxations provided under the Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, to fast-track approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for the storage and transportation of medical oxygen, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

No, in view of the COVID pandemic, PESO will not carry out physical inspections of global manufacturers' production facilities before granting approval for the import of cylinders and pressure vessels for medical oxygen.

PESO will grant approvals online without delay upon submission of the manufacturer's particulars, ISO certificate, list of cylinders with specifications, drawings & batch number, hydro test certificate, and a third-party inspection certificate.

If an importer has applied online to PESO and the decision is pending, they are permitted to bring oxygen cylinders urgently for COVID relief activities in India.

Even if an importer has not applied online to PESO, they are allowed to bring cylinders for urgent use to enhance oxygen distribution logistics in India.

Customs will provide necessary clearances without PESO approvals for items received at ports and airports intended for COVID relief works.