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Guidelines for Mandatory Declarations on Imported Pre-packaged Commodities by Ministry of Consumer Affairs

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 16 Oct 2026
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• This circular clarifies the implementation of Rule 4 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
• Importers with AEO Tier 2 or Tier 3 status may affix mandatory declarations at their approved premises.
• All other importers must affix declarations in a Customs bonded warehouse or licensed warehouse before clearance for home consumption.
• Field officers are directed to ensure uniform compliance across the country.
purpose of issuance
To ensure uniform implementation of mandatory declaration rules for imported pre-packaged commodities
Most Important Details
Importers with AEO Tier 2/3 status can affix declarations at approved premises; others must do so in Customs bonded or licensed warehouses before home consumption clearance
Name of Officer
Ashutosh Agarwal
Designation
Director (Legal Metrology)
Department / Organisation
Department of Consumer Affairs
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