Customs Compliance #customs#duty
DGFT Dispenses with Physical Challans for Voluntary Duty Payments Effective 1 August 2026
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has removed the physical challan requirement for voluntary duty payments under the Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes. The change, announced by the Commerce and Industry Ministry, applies to payments made on or after 1 August 2026 and will rely on authenticated digital records.
Aug 10, 2026 1 source
