• 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.