Customs Act 1962 mandates electronic filing of Import Manifests; stakeholders must comply with 2018 regulations for transparency.

The Customs Manual outlines procedures for registering individuals responsible for filing import manifests for vessels and aircraft under the Customs Act, 1962. Registration is mandatory and requires submission of specific forms and details to the jurisdictional Commissioner. Airlines, shipping lines, and agents must use designated codes for registration. Import General Manifests (IGMs) must be filed electronically at EDI-enabled stations or manually elsewhere, with specific timelines based on voyage or flight duration. The Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations, 2018 aim to enhance transparency and efficiency in cargo movement, requiring compliance from stakeholders with new formats and transitional provisions extended until December 2022.

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