Overview
- The CBIC ended the ₹10 lakh per‑consignment limit for exports sent by courier, effective Wednesday, allowing higher‑value goods to move through express channels.
- A new Return to Origin rule now lets non‑restricted imports that sit unclaimed for more than 15 days go back to sender through a simple process, easing terminal backlogs.
- Customs shifted returns and re‑imports to a risk‑based check, and a returns module in the Express Cargo Clearance System speeds electronic processing.
- Officials set the legal framework through Notifications 33/2026‑Customs (NT) and 34/2026‑Customs (NT) and detailed procedures in Circular No. 17/2026‑Customs.
- Exporters in categories like electronics, apparel and jewellery can consolidate shipments and cut costs, though uniform on‑ground implementation across courier terminals is the key test next.