News / Compliance fears as Indian Customs introduces revised manifest rules

24/01/2025

Indian Customs has implemented a long-awaited rule revision to tighten export/import cargo manifests.

The Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR) were announced in 2018, but industry has taken years to prepare and pave the way for a countrywide launch.

SCMTR, which is objectively akin to the US advanced manifest or 24-hour rule, went live across Indian ports on 16 January, after authorities had ironed-out industry concerns in stages.

The updated regulations aim to speed up customs clearance and make the process more ...