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NOTIFICATION - Relaxation for coastal movement of agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and animal husbandry commodities.
Applicable to:
Indian ships and ships chartered by Indian entities
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Relaxation for Coastal Movement
Indian ships and ships chartered by Indian entities are exempt from Section 406 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, for coastal movement of agricultural, fishery, farm produce, and horticultural commodities.
- Commodities: Listed in Annexure 2, Harmonized System (HS)
- Condition: At least 50% of cargo onboard must be the specified commodities
- Information Submission: Submit voyage/charter details to sd4-dgs@nic.in at least 24 hours prior to sailing
- Boarding Rights: Indian law enforcement agencies can board ships at sea for verification
II/4 Annexure 2: List of eligible commodities (HS codes)
Important Note
This order is valid until further notice. Ensure compliance to avoid penalties under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
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