Weekly newsletter from Chairman, CBIC dated 26/04/2021

Last updated: 27 April 2021

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This newsletter from the CBIC Chairman, dated 26th April 2021, highlights the government's efforts to expedite the import of essential COVID-19 supplies, including oxygen and vaccines, by granting duty exemptions. It also commends the swift appointment of nodal officers across zones to ensure hassle-free clearance. The newsletter also reports on significant anti-smuggling successes by the DRI and Chennai Customs, including the seizure of cocaine and Khat leaves. Finally, it bids farewell to a retiring Member and encourages continued adherence to safety protocols during the pandemic.

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes Customs North Block, New Delhi-110001 Tel. No.: +91-11-23092849, Fax : +91-11-23092890 E-mail : ajit.mgov.in D.O.No.64/CH(IC)/2020 Date: 26th April, 2021 While the country continues to battle the Covid pandemic, the government has accelerated measures to ensure that essential and critical lifesaving supplies and vaccines are quickly made available to the common man. In this connection, e

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The government has extended exemptions from Basic Customs Duty and Health Cess to oxygen, oxygen-related equipment, ventilators, and COVID-related vaccines to ensure their quick availability.

Each Customs Zone has appointed a nodal officer at the Joint/Additional Commissioner level to address any issues on a 24/7 basis. A Joint Secretary (Customs) at the Board level will coordinate these clearances nationwide. A template for stakeholders seeking urgent clearances has also been made available on the CBIC website.

The DRI intercepted a container declared as wooden logs at Tuticorin port, finding 303.403 Kg of suspected cocaine concealed within. Additionally, Chennai Customs seized 46.8 Kgs of Khat leaves, declared as dried spices, from postal parcels originating from Nairobi, Kenya.

Shri Ajay Jain, Member, CBIC, who has served for 36 years, is superannuating this month.

The Chairman acknowledges the challenges faced by officers and staff due to the pandemic and commends the support shown within the service. He also stresses the importance of continuing to follow basic safety protocols.

Notification No : D.O.No.64/CH(IC)/2020
Source : https://www.cbic.gov.in/resources//htdocs-cbec/chairman-newsletters/Newsletter26apr2021.pdf

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