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Advisory for bringing in transparency in transaction costs in EXIM trade

Applicable to: All stakeholders in EXIM trade
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: DGS Circular No. 1 of 2016 dated 07.09.2016

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Transparency in Transaction Costs

DGS Circular No. 1 of 2016 and its clarification dated 26.07.2016 are superseded. New rules are as follows:

  • Direct Payment for Export Rail Freights: EXIM trade can now make direct payments to appropriate railway authorities for container export rail freights.
  • No Special Priority Charges: Shipping lines, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, MTOs, and CHAs cannot levy 'special priority charges' for giving priority to containers.
Action Required: All stakeholders must comply with the new rules and inform EXIM trade about these changes.
Important Note

Non-compliance may lead to violation of the Advisory dated 07.09.2016.

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