The CBIC issued Instruction No. 13/2025-Customs dated June 02, 2025 regarding the Removal of Port Restrictions and Testing Requirements for Export of Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather, El Tanned Leather and Crust Leather.
Reference is invited to CBIC Instruction dated 16-4-2013, issued from file F. No. 450/39/2012-Cus.-IV, regarding inspection procedure put in place to check export of semi-processed leather in the guise of finished leather.
In this matter, DGFT vide O.M. No. 15/2025-26 dated 26.05.2025 (copy attached), has removed the port restriction and testing requirement for Export of Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather, El Tanned Leather and Crust Leather. It further stated that the following export conditions have been revoked with immediate effect-
(i). Port restrictions on export of Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather and El tanned leather.
(ii). Requirement for Testing and certification by Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) for Finished Leather, Wet Blue Leather, Crust Leather and El tanned leather.
In view of the above, it is requested that necessary action may be taken to sensitize officers under your jurisdiction regarding the said matter.
Further, the earlier Instruction dated 16-4-2013, issued from file F.No. 450/39/2012-Cus.-IV stands withdrawn.
The difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board.
The Instructions can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cs-ins-13-2025.pdf
