The Ministry of Finance (MoF), on March 10, 2026, notified regarding the Levy of fee for the amendment or cancellation of export documents in cases of withdrawal of export consignments due to force majeure circumstances.
The following has been stated namely:-
• The Board has taken note of the prevailing disruptions i international shipping and logistics routes arising from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East region. It has been brought to the notice of the Board that due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the consequent disruption in maritime routes, vessels carrying export cargo from India may be unable to reach their destination ports or may be required to alter their voyage plans. As a result, sailings may be cancelled or postponed by shipping lines and cargo movements through affected routes may be disrupted. The present circumstances constitute an exceptional situation affecting international shipping routes and export logistics. In such circumstances, exporters may be required to seek amendment or cancellation of export documents or withdrawal of export consignments from the Customs area due to cancellation or rescheduling of vessels or flights, suspension of cargo services by carriers, or operational disruptions in ports or airports. The requirement for amendment or cancellation of documents in such cases arises due to these exceptional circumstances or other force majeure and not due to any lapse on the part of the exporter or the Customs Broker.
• This will remain in force till March 25, 2026.
[Circular No. 10/2026-Customs]
