CBIC issues Circular: Permits Transhipment of Bangladesh Export Cargo to Third Countries Through Delhi Air Cargo

CBIC issues Circular: Permits Transhipment of Bangladesh Export Cargo to Third Countries Through Delhi Air Cargo

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) by its circular dated 7th February, 2023 has permitted the transhipment of Bangladesh export cargo to third countries through Delhi Air Cargo.

Following representations were received from stakeholders for permitting transhipment. Subsequently, the Board decided to amend Circular 29/2020- Customs, dated 22nd June, 2020, to allow the transhipment of Bangladesh export cargo to third countries via Delhi Air Cargo.

In view of above and considering recommendations of concerned Ministries of the Government of India, the CBIC decided to amend Circular No. 29/2020-Customs by inserting a new paragraph, i.e., Para 3A, after sub-paragraph 3.2 of the said Circular:

"3A. Transhipment of goods by road from LCS Petrapole to Air Cargo Complex, Delhi is also allowed with effect from 15.02.2023 following the procedure prescribed in the aforesaid Circular, until further direction from the Board."

The aforesaid Circular permitted inter alia transhipment of Bangladesh export cargo through Kolkata Air Cargo. The goods loaded on containers/ closed bodied trucks to enter India from Land Customs Stations Petrapole, move by road to Kolkata Air Cargo, from where they are airlifted and transported to third countries.

The following authorization has been done so as to allow this movement through Delhi Air Cargo also, for better cargo evacuation and improved logistics efficiency.