Things to keep in mind for fast and easy customs clearance of COVID related equipment’s or medicaments through courier

written by GST expert | May 14, 2021

With increase in number of cases and limited supply/ availability of medical facility in India many people are even importing covid related equipment’s and medication through courier such as medicine, oxygen concentrates etc.

Thus, CBIC has issued a directive stating various things, documents and steps to keep in mind and which should be followed for easy and fast clearance of such things from customs:

Required Documents for import:

  • Air way bill.
  • Commercial invoice.
  • KYC documentation.
  • A packing list with description of goods.

KYC for company:

  • IEC code and GSTN no.
  • Address Proof
  • Authorisation letter to courier.
  • PAN No. of the company.

KYC for individuals:

  • PAN card/ Aadhar Card/ voter id/ Passport of the consignee.
  • Address Proof.
  • Authorisation letter to courier to make payment of any duty/ taxes on their behalf.

For speedy clearance from customs, keep in mind that all the documents are made available to courier agent in advance.

Please make sure address on KYC document is same as consignee address.

The correct phone number and e-mail address should be given.

 

To read the directive CLICK HERE.