Customs - Outsourcing by an authorized Courier
AS per regulation 13(j) of Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Regulations, 1998, an authorized Courier is obligated not to subcontract/ outsource functions permitted or required to be carried out by him in terms of the said regulations to any other person, without the written permission of the Commissioner of Customs.
Express Industry Council of India has represented to the Board that it is experiencing difficulty in obtaining permission each time if they want to outsource any of the components in the door to door supply chain. EICI has further elaborated on the subject by saying that it is not viable and efficient for a courier operator to own entire supply chain and seek permission each time.
CBEC has decided that for functions namely pickup or local delivery of export/imported courier packages/shipments, transportation for officials and housekeeping activities permission will not be required. Prior intimation would suffice. The authorised courier will ensure that due diligence is exercised and necessary checks carried out before outsourcing these activities.
CBEC Circular No. 59/2016-Customs; Dated: December 02, 2016