CBIC Withdraws 2020 Circular Allowing Transshipment of Bangladesh Export Cargo via Indian Land Routes [Read Circular]
Ministry of Finance withdraws transshipment facility for Bangladesh export cargo via India through Notification No. 13/2025-Customs dated April 8, 2025
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The Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No. 13/2025-Customs dated April 8, 2025, announcing that it is withdrawing the earlier rule that allowed export cargo from Bangladesh to pass through India on its way to other countries. This earlier rule was introduced under Circular No. 29/2020-Customs, which had been in effect since June 29, 2020. Tax Authorities Are Watching! Avoid...
The Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No. 13/2025-Customs dated April 8, 2025, announcing that it is withdrawing the earlier rule that allowed export cargo from Bangladesh to pass through India on its way to other countries. This earlier rule was introduced under Circular No. 29/2020-Customs, which had been in effect since June 29, 2020.
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The Circular No. 29/2020-Customs allowed goods made in Bangladesh, but meant for third countries (not India), to be transported through India. The cargo could be moved using containers or closed-bodied trucks from Bangladesh, through India’s Land Customs Stations (LCSs), and then taken to Indian ports or airports for export to other destinations. It was seen as a step to improve trade relations and regional connectivity between India and its neighboring countries.
Now, through this new notification, the Indian government has officially cancelled this arrangement, and the change is effective immediately. This means that no new cargo shipments from Bangladesh to third countries will be allowed to pass through India under the rules of the old circular.
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The government has made one important exception that if any export cargo from Bangladesh has already entered Indian territory before April 8, 2025, it will still be allowed to exit India by following the same process that was described in the 2020 circular. This is a transitional measure to ensure that ongoing shipments are not disrupted.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has informed all senior customs officers across the country to take necessary action and ensure this new rule is followed. If anyone faces any difficulty in following this new circular, they are allowed to contact the CBIC for help or clarification.
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This change may affect exporters, transport companies, and logistics operators who were using India as a route to move goods from Bangladesh to other countries. The reason for this policy change has not been mentioned in the circular, but it could be part of a broader review of trade and customs procedures.
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The notification also states that a Hindi version will be issued soon, as is the usual practice for official communications.
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