Topic
trade facilitation
Trade India-UK trade pact: CBIC issues guidelines on implementation of self-certification of origin declarations
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued guidelines for implementing self-certification of origin declarations under the India-UK trade agreement. The framework replaces conventional certificates with self-declarations, requiring an authentication process by customs authorities of both countries. Preferential duty treatment is granted only after authenticity is established, and each declaration applies to a single shipment.
Trade APEDA Facilitates First Biscuit Export from Varanasi to Oman Under India-Oman CEPA
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever biscuit export from Varanasi to Oman under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The 40-tonne shipment, manufactured by Shree Tirupati Balajee Industries, marks a milestone for processed food exports from eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Logistics DOT Pre-Screen Container Plan Aims to Cut Costs, Speed Supply Chains
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative, which would pre-screen import containers to streamline freight movement. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled the plan at the Port of Los Angeles, comparing it to TSA PreCheck. The initiative aims to reduce delays and lower costs as 52 million containers were processed at U.S. ports in 2025, with only 3-5% physically inspected.