Introduction of system based e-Scheduling for examination of cargo and mandatory use of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) during examination of import cargo.

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प्रधानआयुक्तसीमाशुल्क(आयात) का कायाालय OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT), हवाईमाल परिसि, सहाि, अंधेिी (पूवा), मुंबई - 400099 AIR CARGO COMPLEX, SAHAR, ANDHERI (E), MUMBAI – 400099 Email: Pro.acc-sahar@gov.in

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 74/2025-26

Subject: Introduction of system based e-Scheduling for examination of

cargo and mandatory use of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) during examination of import cargo. Attention of Importers, Customs Brokers and all other stakeholders is drawn towards CBIC Circular No. 07/2026-Customs dated 01.02.2026 read with Circular No. 07/2022-Customs dated 07.03.2023 issued by Ministry of Finance (Dept. of Revenue). 2. CBIC Circular No. 07/2022-Customs issued by F. No.450/33/2022-Cus. IV dated 7th March, 2023 provides for the use of boarding jackets fitted with Body Worn Camera (BWC) by Boarding Officers on vessels with respect to the sea customs functions to seamlessly initiate and conduct Customs formalities and procedures. Instruction No. 34/2025-Customs dated 30th December 2025 was also issued for the uniformed officers having interface with passengers at International Airports to wear Body Worn Camera (BWC) having video/audio recording facility for enhanced transparency, accountability and professionalism concerning passenger facilitation and intervention. In addition, Circular No. 10/2024-Customs dated 20.08.2024 has been issued for conducting examination of import consignments by real-time upload of examination images in a paperless and transparent manner using ICETAB. These circulars were issued to achieve transparency and efficiency in Customs processes.

Section 46 of the Customs Act, 1962 provides for filing of Bill of Entry for clearance of imported goods.

e circulars were issued to achieve transparency and efficiency in Customs processes.

Section 46 of the Customs Act, 1962 provides for filing of Bill of Entry for clearance of imported goods. Further, Section 17 of the Customs Act, 1962 lays down the provisions for self assessment, including verification and examination, wherever required, with goods being primarily selected on the basis of risk evaluation. The cargo selected for examination is produced before examining officer for completion of verification process. Timely completion of examination process and manner of examination is not captured in the digital environment. Therefore, in order to bring complete transparency in examination process, create an audit trail, and minimise disputes to further enhance transparency and ease of doing business, Board has decided to initiate two new measures in respect of examination of import cargo. These are as under:

CUS/AG/PN/13/2025-PRO-O/o Commr-Cus-Imp-Zone-III-Mumbai I/3838758/2026 Dated: 10.02.2026

has decided to initiate two new measures in respect of examination of import cargo. These are as under:

CUS/AG/PN/13/2025-PRO-O/o Commr-Cus-Imp-Zone-III-Mumbai I/3838758/2026 Dated: 10.02.2026

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a. Use of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) by Customs officers during

physical examination of imported goods.

b. System-based Examination Application on ICEGATE 2.0 for

scheduling of physical examination of imported goods (E- scheduling of

Cargo Examination).

Use of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) during Cargo Examination-

It has been decided by the Board that Body Worn Cameras (BWC) will be used by officers for physical examination of cargo selected for examination in import. This facility will be implemented across all Customs formations involved in the examination of goods by 01.04.2026. The following aspects must be ensured in this context.

i. The examination process is recorded from the stage prior to opening

of packages or containers and will continue until completion of

examination. The recording should capture the examination of goods,

interaction with the importer, Customs Broker or authorized

representative.

ii. The recording should cover all critical stages of examination, including

the condition of seals, opening of packages or containers, verification of

description and quantity of goods, sampling where required. In the event

of any interruption in recording, the same will be recorded along

with reasons.

iii.

tainers, verification of

description and quantity of goods, sampling where required. In the event

of any interruption in recording, the same will be recorded along

with reasons.

iii. The BWC recordings will be securely stored and retained for 2

years. For cases involving investigation, dispute or litigation, the

recordings will be preserved until final disposal of the proceedings.

E-Scheduling of Cargo Examination-

The System-based Examination Application on ICEGATE 2.0 for scheduling of physical examination of imported goods (E-scheduling of Cargo Examination) is a trade facilitation measure designed to bring improved efficiency and certainty to the cargo selected for examination process. It allows importers/IEC holders and authorized Customs Brokers to electronically schedule, view and reschedule examination of registered goods through ICEGATE, with automated system notifications to the concerned officer, importer, customs broker and custodian. This facility was tested on pilot basis at ICD Tughlakabad and is being expanded to all Customs formations in a phased manner.

i. Important features of the E- scheduling facility are as under:- CUS/AG/PN/13/2025-PRO-O/o Commr-Cus-Imp-Zone-III-Mumbai I/3838758/2026

ed to all Customs formations in a phased manner.

i. Important features of the E- scheduling facility are as under:- CUS/AG/PN/13/2025-PRO-O/o Commr-Cus-Imp-Zone-III-Mumbai I/3838758/2026

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a. Examination slots are automatically allocated to the examining

officer by the system based on availability, reducing uncertainty and

avoidable delays.

b. Trade can view pending, scheduled and completed examinations

online.

c. Rescheduling of examination, where required, can be done

electronically, with system generated intimation to the concerned

officer, importer, customs broker and Custodian.

d. Based on automated notification, Custodians can plan placement of

goods in the examination area in advance, facilitating smoother cargo

handling.

ii. The E- scheduling facility operates in a transparent and rule-based

manner, with system-generated audit trails and visibility of

examination status.

iii. Rescheduling, placing examination on hold or removal of an

examination from the schedule will be permitted only by the

Assistant/Deputy Commissioner in charge, with recorded and

justifiable reasons.

Use of Body Worn camera will be implemented for Mumbai, Air Cargo examinations on or before 01.04.2026. 7. A detailed advisory in respect of the application for E-Scheduling of Cargo Examination for the trade will be issued by DG Systems and its full roll out will be implemented by 01.04.2026. 8.

A detailed advisory in respect of the application for E-Scheduling of Cargo Examination for the trade will be issued by DG Systems and its full roll out will be implemented by 01.04.2026. 8. Difficulties, if any, in implementation of this facility, may be brought to the notice of the Additional Commissioner of Customs, Technical (Import), ACC, Mumbai (email-pro.acc-sahar@gov.in). For assistance, clarification and information, the concerned importers may contact our Help Desk at TSK (Turant Suvidha Kendra) at email-tsk.accmumbaizone3@gov.in/Tel-022- 26816696.

Hindi version follows.

(Manish Chandra)
Pr. Commissioner of Customs (Import) ACC, Mumbai. CUS/AG/PN/13/2025-PRO-O/o Commr-Cus-Imp-Zone-III-Mumbai I/3838758/2026 SIGN

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