𝗢𝗻-𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 & 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 – 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

The Customs (On-Arrival Movement for Storage and Clearance at Authorised Importer Premises) Regulations, 2025 have been introduced. These regulations aim to provide authorised importers with the facility to move, store, and clear imported goods directly at their designated premises instead of undergoing clearance at the port. This move aligns with the government’s broader vision of digitization and simplification of trade processes.

Under this framework, eligible importers—recognized as Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) Tier II or III—can store goods in pre-approved bonded warehouses and complete clearance procedures at their premises. The process is managed electronically, reducing physical interface and ensuring faster movement of goods.

Key Points:

1.   Objective:

• Facilitates trade by allowing importers to store and clear goods at their designated premises instead of port warehouses.

2.   Applicability:

• Available to Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) Tier II & III
• Premises must be within a licensed bonded warehouse under Sections 58 or 58A of the Customs Act, 1962.
• Covers goods classified under headings 8517-

3.   Registration Process:

• Importers must apply to the Commissioner of Customs for
• Premises verification within 7 days; decision within another 7

4.   Automated Permission for Movement & Storage:

• Customs Automated System grants on-arrival clearance unless:
  • Goods are flagged as suspicious during
  • Pending NOCs from government
  • Release is on hold due to specific

5.   Movement, Storage & Clearance:

• Goods move under bond with a secured seal unless
• Examination, clearance, or further warehousing is conducted at the Authorised Importer
• Importer must respond to queries and ensure goods are cleared within 15 days (extendable).

6.   Obligations of the Authorised Importer:

• Provide a continuity bond for goods in
• Maintain secure storage and facilitate
• Maintain records of receipt, storage, and

7.   Suspension & Penalty:

• Authorization may be suspended or revoked if conditions are not
• Violations attract penalties under Section 158(2)(ii) of the Customs Act,

8.   Power to Relax Rules:

• CBIC may exempt certain goods based on their nature, transport, or storage
  
  𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀, 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲.

Notification Reference: Customs
Notification No.: 11/2025Customs (NT) 
(17/02/2025)