The CBIC issued Circular No. 17/2025-Customs on June 19, 2025, extending the use of ICETABs from imports to export examination and clearance for faster, paperless processing. From June 19, 2025, officers can access shipping bill details, examination orders, and RMS instructions digitally via ICETAB, upload cargo images, and file reports electronically. A detailed advisory will be issued, and prior permission is needed if ICETAB cannot be used. Customs Commissioners will review challenges weekly. Stakeholders and officers will be informed and trained on this new process.
Reference is invited to Board Circular No. 10/2024-Customs dt. 20.08.2024 on the use of ICETABs for speedy examination of import consignments and also for making the examination transparent.
With the successful use of ICETAB for imports examination across the country, CBIC has decided to extend the use of ICETABs in export examination and clearance from 19.06.2025 onwards.
With the launch of ICETAB for exports examination, examining Officer can seamlessly view the details of Shipping Bill including the examination order, RMS Instructions, supporting documents etc. on ICETAB. Accordingly, there will be no requirement for any paper documents for the purpose of carrying out export examination.
Similarly, ICETAB enables examining officer to enter examination report promptly on the ICETAB and also upload four images of the cargo being examined covering its key aspects. These images will also be available in e-sanchit repository for subsequent viewing.
A detailed advisory for the use of ICETAB will be issued by DG Systems. In cases of exigencies, where the report cannot be given using ICETAB, prior permission from concerned Assistant Commissioner is required and same may be recorded in the system while providing examination report as well. The Commissioner of Customs having jurisdiction over the export shed, on the weekly basis review and resolve any difficulties, if needed in consultation with DG Systems.
This Circular may be given wide publicity by issue of suitable Trade Notice/Public Notice. All Stakeholders under your jurisdiction may be instructed suitably and officers may also be sensitized of these changes. Any difficulty faced by stakeholders may be brought to notice of the Board.
The Circular can be accessed at: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view-pdf/1003282/ENG/Circulars
