# The Customs Act, 1962, Section 143AA: Power to simplify or provide different procedure, etc., to facilitate trade

- Act: The Customs Act, 1962 (Act 52 of 1962)
- In force from: 1963-02-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/customs-act-1962/section/143AA/

## Text

1[143AA. Power to simplify or provide different procedure, etc., to facilitate trade.--Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of this Act, the Board may, for the purposes of facilitation of trade, take such measures or prescribe separate procedure or documentation for a class of importers or exporters or for categories of goods or on the basis of the modes of transport of goods, in order to,-- (a) maintain transparency in the import and export documentation; or (b) expedite clearance or release of goods entered for import or export; or (c) reduce the transaction cost of clearance of importing or exporting goods; or (d) maintain balance between customs control and facilitation of legitimate trade.]

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