The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has expanded the use of ICETABs to include export examination and clearance processes, effective June 19, 2025. This move follows the successful implementation of ICETABs for import consignments, which aimed to enhance examination speed and transparency. With this extension, examining officers will now be able to view Shipping Bill details, including examination orders, Risk Management System (RMS) instructions, and supporting documents, directly on the ICETAB, eliminating the need for paper documentation during export examinations. The digital system also allows officers to promptly enter examination reports and upload four key images of the cargo, which will be stored in the e-sanchit repository. A detailed advisory from DG Systems is expected. In cases where ICETAB use is not feasible due to exigencies, prior approval from the Assistant Commissioner is required and must be recorded. Commissioners are tasked with weekly reviews to address any implementation challenges.
F.No.450/128/2024-Cus IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue
(Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs)
Circular No. 17/2025-Customs | Dated: 19th June 2025
To,
All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners (Customs/
Customs (Preventive)/ Customs & Central Tax),
All Principal Commissioners/ Commissioners (Customs/ Customs (Preventive),
All Principal Director General/ Director General under CBIC
Subject: Use of ICETABs for efficient export examination and clearance – reg.
Madam/ Sir,
Reference is invited to Board Circular No. 10/2024-Customs dt. 20.08.2024 on the use of ICETABs for speedy examination of import consignments and also for making the examination transparent.
2. With the successful use of ICETAB for imports examination across the country, CBIC has decided to extend the use of ICETABs in export examination and clearance from 19.06.2025 onwards.
3. With the launch of ICETAB for exports examination, examining Officer can seamlessly view the details of Shipping Bill including the examination order, RMS Instructions, supporting documents etc. on ICETAB. Accordingly, there will be no requirement for any paper documents for the purpose of carrying out export examination.
4. Similarly, ICETAB enables examining officer to enter examination report promptly on the ICETAB and also upload four images of the cargo being examined covering its key aspects. These images will also be available in e-sanchit repository for subsequent viewing.
5. A detailed advisory for the use of ICETAB will be issued by DG Systems. In cases of exigencies, where the report cannot be given using ICETAB, prior permission from concerned Assistant Commissioner is required and same may be recorded in the system while providing examination report as well. The Commissioner of Customs having jurisdiction over the export shed, on the weekly basis review and resolve any difficulties, if needed in consultation with DG Systems.
6. This Circular may be given wide publicity by issue of suitable Trade Notice/Public Notice. All Stakeholders under your jurisdiction may be instructed suitably and officers may also be sensitized of these changes. Any difficulty faced by stakeholders may be brought to notice of the Board.
Hindi Version follows.
Yours faithfully,
Indrajit Panda
OSD (Customs -IV)
