Instruction
05 Oct 2026
CBIC
Operative & In Force
Instruction No. 19/2026- Customs — Authentication and forwarding of Export Declaration Forms (EDFs) at Non-EDI Customs locations.
Legal Citation
CBIC Instruction No. Instruction No. 19/2026- Customs, dt. 05-10-2026
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Executive Directive & Regulatory Background
This CBIC instruction clarifies the procedure for authentication and forwarding of Export Declaration Forms (EDFs) at Non-EDI Customs locations, mandated by the new Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026.
Key Statutory Takeaways & Compliance Mandates
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The instruction outlines the responsibilities of Customs Commissioners at Non-EDI ports to receive, authenticate, and forward physical EDFs to the respective Authorised Dealers (AD
Key Procedural Changes & Industry Impact
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Official CBIC PublicationRefer to the Plain Summary & Analysis above for legal details.