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Mumbai’s SEEPZ-SEZ launches postal export facility with new FPO extension
Exporters in the Mumbai SEEPZ Special Economic Zone (SEZ) can now use postal channels for international shipments following the establishment of a Foreign Post Office (FPO) extension within SEEPZ.
The move, notified through Public Notice No. 9/2025 by the Development Commissioner’s office, comes in response to long-standing requests from trade stakeholders. The new facility allows units to file shipping bills online via the SEZ-Online system and complete customs clearance directly at the FPO extension.
As per the notification, parcels will be cleared primarily through examination of marks and numbers, minimizing delays. Once assessed and endorsed by customs, the parcels will be booked by India Post, which will provide tracking details. The process ensures streamlined handling of e-commerce exports while retaining safeguards such as customs oversight and proof of export submission.
The introduction of this facility is expected to give a major fillip to small-value and e-commerce exports from SEEPZ, making global market access quicker and more cost-efficient for exporters, especially MSMEs.
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GJEPC Unveils GCC Customs Guide for Gem & Jewellery Exporters
Comprehensive Guide Details Duties, VAT, Compliance Norms and FTA Benefits to Streamline India–Gulf Jewellery Trade
GJEPC has released a GCC Customs Guide covering import procedures for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait, to help exporters navigate compliance requirements and shipment planning.
The GCC remains a key market for India, with exports of about $8 billion in FY 2024-25, contributing nearly 27% of global shipments from the sector. The guide outlines customs duties, VAT Structures, Documentation Norms, Hallmarking and Assay Rules, Kimberley Process and CITES Compliance, Temporary Import Provisions, Port Procedures and Clearance Timelines.
The guide notes that GCC countries broadly follow a 5% import duty regime, with country-specific VAT and regulatory requirements, while CEPA and FTA benefits are available in markets such as the UAE and Oman subject to origin documentation.
Designed as a practical reference, the guide aims to reduce customs delays, compliance costs and entry barriers, particularly for new exporters targeting the Gulf region.
source:GJEPC
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