CBIC Advances Deferred Duty Scheme and AI Adoption to Support MSMEs and Trade Facilitation
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is promoting the Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) scheme, which allows deferred payment of customs duty to ease cash flow for manufacturers, especially MSMEs. Despite low initial uptake, CBIC has reduced documentation requirements and plans outreach programs to boost participation. Concurrently, CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi emphasized accelerating artificial intelligence and digital tools to create a near-touchless customs experience. The CBIC also aims to simplify and unify processes under the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, enhancing trade facilitation and inter-agency coordination.
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businessstandard broke this story on 15 Sept, 05:59 pm. Other outlets followed.