CBIC / GST weekly summary
CBIC / GST updates 31 August-6 September 2026: SCMTR rollout
CBIC started phased SCMTR implementation, cut EMI application paperwork, and opened the National Assessment Centre portal for assessment records.
The week in brief
What changed
SCMTR, 2018 goes live in phases from 1 September to 15 October, with no penal action during that window. Notification 73/2026-Customs (NT) updates a Form-XII table date to 31 October.
CBIC cut the data fields and supporting documents needed to apply for deferred duty under the Eligible Manufacturer Importer scheme, including dropping prior-year EXIM, GST turnover and factory-detail uploads.
Customs officers must run seven checklists for cosmetics, drugs and medical devices on PGA-facilitated bills of entry before out-of-charge while SWIFT 2.0 integration is pending. Importers upload documents on e-SANCHIT.
CBIC opened the National Assessment Centre portal at naccustoms.gov.in so importers and brokers can search NAC decisions, CAAR rulings and assessment advisories.
CBIC reset tariff values for edible oils, brass scrap, areca nut, gold and silver from 1 September.
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