I am directed to refer to earlier Circular No. 446/42/91-Cus. IV dated 6.8.91 which provides procedure for examination of cargo at different Customs stations.

2.    It is reiterated that henceforth the perishable cargo at all Airports and Air Cargo complexes may not be examined in a routine manner. Such cargos may be examined only where there is intelligence/ information.  The packages should not be opened during the processing of the papers. Whenever on intelligence or information, the packages are opened and examined, the details of such information/ inelegance may be subsequently brought to the notice of the Deputy commissioner/ Addl. Commissioner incharge of Airport/ Air Cargo Complex.

3.    The Addl. Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner may however check the packages to ensure that the exporters have made proper declaration. However, necessary Phytosanitory Certificate from plant quarantine authorities or certificate from veterinary authorities or similar certificates and required by other agencies may be checked before clearance.

4.    These instructions may be brought to the notice of all Field Formations afresh. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this Circular.