95. Insertion of new section 143AA.
In the Customs Act, after section 143, the following section shall be inserted, namely:-
Power to simplify or provide different procedure, etc., to facilitate trade.
“143AA. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of this Act, the Board may, for the purposes of facilitation of trade, take such measures or prescribe separate procedure or documentation for a class of importers or exporters or for categories of goods or on the basis of the modes of transport of goods, in order to,-
(a) maintain transparency in the import and export documentation; or
(b) expedite clearance or release of goods entered for import or export; or
(c) reduce the transaction cost of clearance of importing or exporting goods; or
(d) maintain balance between customs control and facilitation of legitimate trade.”.
Notes on Clauses:
Clause 95 of the Bill seeks to insert a new section 143AA in the Customs Act so as to empower the Board to take measures and to specify separate procedure or documentation for a class of importers or exporters or categories of goods or on the basis of modes of transport to facilitate trade.
