Customs
CBIC has provided procedural guidance for the export of seized or confiscated Red Sanders, in compliance with DGFT Notification No. 50/2015-20 dated 27.12.2022. It mandates that such exports be carried out only by designated PSUs, State Trading Corporations (STCs), or State Trading Enterprises (STEs), which must obtain a separate export authorisation from DGFT under Para 3(ii) of Notification No. 47/(RE-2013)/2009-2014 dated 24.10.2013. The instruction includes Annexure-B with detailed tabular formats-Table A to be completed by Customs and DRI formations, and Table B by DRI-HQ-capturing the details of seized quantities, litigation status, and authorisation granted, to ensure a transparent and regulated process.
(Instruction No. 12/2025-Customs dated 22nd May 2025)
