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Instruction No. 20/2026-Customs
F. No. 450/51/2018
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs
Customs Policy Wing
Room No. 16049, Kartavya Bhavan-I, New Delhi
Dated: 07-10-2026
To,
All Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners of Customs/ Customs (Preventive)/Customs & Central Taxes
All Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs /Customs (Preventive).
All Pr. Director General/Director Generals under CBIC
Subject: Amendment to Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 – inclusion of Screen Protectors for smartphones – reg.
Attention is invited to the Gazette Notification S.O. 5190(E) dated 21.09.2026 issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), whereby the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 has been amended.
| Sl. No. | Goods/Articles | Indian Standard | Title of Indian Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Screen Protectors for smartphones | IS 19348:2025 | Glass Screen Protector — Specification |
The notification further stipulates that the provisions of the CRO, 2021 shall apply to the aforesaid goods for conformity with the specified Indian Standard with effect from 01.04.2027.
Accordingly, all field formations are advised to take note of the above amendment and ensure that the provisions of the aforesaid notification are duly taken into consideration for necessary action.
Any difficulties in implementation of the above may be brought to the notice of the Board.
Encl.: Copy of Gazette Notification S.O. 5190(E) dated 21.09.2026.
Yours faithfully,
Digitally signed by
Anshuman Yadav
Date: 07-10-2026
16:10:52
(Anshuman Yadav)
OSD, Customs Policy Wing, CBIC
Email: uscus.3-dor@gov.in
