SMTA / CIR/ September/2026
Date: 03/09/2026
CBIC Issues Circular on Mandatory Compliance Checks for Imported Medical Devices
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has issued Circular No. 40/2026-Customs prescribing checklists for mandatory compliance verification of Cosmetics, Drugs and Medical Devices before Customs grants Out-of-Charge in cases of PGA-facilitated Bills of Entry.
The circular has been issued in coordination with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) as part of efforts to improve facilitation and ease of doing business for regulated imports.
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