The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council has welcomed the Customs Department’s latest move to streamline the import process for jewellery sent for repair and return. The Precious Cargo Customs Clearance Centre issued a public notice on March 12, aligning with Notification 158/95 dated November 14, 1995, to introduce additional documentation requirements aimed at expediting the clearance process.
The updated process mandates self-certified reports, product images, detailed packing lists, and photographs for re-imported jewellery originally manufactured in India, the GJEPC reported onnits website. The traders’ body stated that the measure will improve efficiency, benefiting both exporters and manufacturers by reducing delays in customs clearance.
“GJEPC expresses its heartfelt thanks to the Customs Department for issuing this much-needed public notice regarding jewellery repairing,” said GJEPC chairman Kirit Bhansali. “This initiative of Mumbai Customs will go a long way towards establishing India as a jewellery repairing hub and create employment opportunities for the artisans of the country.”
Bhansali further highlighted that the GJEPC’s continuous engagement with authorities has contributed to greater transparency and efficiency in trade operations, according to the GJEPC. By simplifying re-import procedures, the initiative is expected to strengthen India’s jewellery export ecosystem and support the industry’s long-term growth.
