India Ends Trans-Shipment Facility For Bangladesh To Export Goods To Other Countries

New Delhi:

The government has terminated the trans-shipment facility that allowed export cargo from Bangladesh to third countries using Indian land customs stations en route to ports and airports, according to a government circular.

Indian exporters, mainly from the apparel sector, had asked the government to withdraw this facility to the neighbouring country.

The facility enabled smooth trade flows for Bangladesh’s exports to countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar. It was provided by India to Bangladesh in June 2020.

“It has been decided to rescind… circular… dated June 29, 2020, as amended with immediate effect. Cargo already entered into India may be allowed to exit the Indian territory as per the procedure given in that circular,” the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs’ circular, dated April 8, said.