Indian Customs & CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs)
The principal government body responsible for formulating and enforcing India's customs laws, regulations and procedures, including import duties, valuation, classification and overall compliance.
- Indian Customs – CBIC Tax Information
Portal
The definitive online resource for all legal frameworks governing imports, including the Customs Act, Tariff Act, rules, notifications and circulars. Essential for legal and compliance research.
https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/ - CBIC – Updated Acts / Rules / Regulations / Forms
/ Notifications / Circulars / Instructions / Guidelines / Orders / Allied Acts
A comprehensive, up-to-date repository of all legal instruments, forms and guidelines related to Indian Customs, vital for staying informed on regulatory changes.
https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/content-page/explore-notification - ICEGATE – Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Gateway
The official electronic portal for importers to file Bills of Entry, make duty payments, submit declarations and communicate with Customs, facilitating digital clearance processes.
https://www.icegate.gov.in/
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) – Import Policy Framework
The key regulatory body overseeing India's Foreign Trade Policy, responsible for import/export regulations, ITC (HS) classification, licensing, restrictions and the issuance of Importer Exporter Code (IEC).
- DGFT Official Portal
Access the latest Foreign Trade Policy, public notices and guidelines impacting import operation
https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/
Product-Specific Import Compliance Authorities
Designated government bodies responsible for enforcing additional, mandatory regulatory approvals and compliance standards for specific categories of imported products.
- FSSAI – Food Safety Compliance System
(FoSCoS)
The authority for ensuring food safety standards. FoSCoS is its mandatory system for licensing, registration and clearance of all imported food and food products.
https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/ - Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
The national standards body responsible for mandatory product certification schemes, ensuring imported goods meet specified quality and safety standards for specific categories.
https://www.bis.gov.in/product-certification/products-under-compulsory-certification/?lang=en