(a) whether the Government has formulated new rules for the faster clearance
of import and export consignments of goods;
(b) if so, the details thereof and justification therefor;
(c) whether the export goods brought into a customs areas would have
to be shipped out within a stipulated time period; and
(d) if so, extent to which the importers and exporters are likely to be benefitted by the new rules?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)
(a) & (b): Madam, while the Government has, in general, not formulated any new rules for faster clearance
of import and export consignments of goods, the Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and
Processing) Regulations, 2010 have been recently notified on 5.5.2010. When implemented, these Regulations
will enable electronic filing and processing of customs declarations with regard to import and export
consignments carried by courier companies by air and thus expedite clearance of sjjch imports and exports.
(c) No time limit has been prescribed for shipping out of export goods brought into Customs areas.
(d) Not applicable in view of reply to Part (c) above.