Import clearance period proposed to extend from 30 days to 45 days
Importers allowed partial cargo release before full documentation completion
Reform targets reduction in port dwell time and storage costs
Commission expanding enforcement scope across multiple contraband corridors
Increased inspections focused on high-risk cargo categories and routes
Policy designed to shift more trade into formal customs channels
Measures aim to improve customs revenue collection and compliance rates
Why it matters?
Extending clearance to 45 days eases importer cash flow and reduces demurrage costs. At the same time, tighter enforcement raises risk and cost for informal operators, pushing more volume toward formal logistics and regulated trucking networks.