Chapter VII not to apply to baggage and postal articles
Section 44 covers Chapter VII not to apply to baggage and postal articles. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
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Customs Chapter VII
Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta · Last reviewed 30 August 2026
VII - Import/export clearance | 9 section records | 9 current | 0 omitted or historical
Published analytical guide - official law remains controlling.
Chapter Context
This chapter governs entry and clearance of imported and export goods, including Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills and release orders.
Restrictions on custody and removal of imported goods
Section 45 covers Restrictions on custody and removal of imported goods. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 46 covers Entry of goods on importation. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Clearance of goods for home consumption
Section 47 covers Clearance of goods for home consumption. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Goods not cleared, warehoused or transhipped within thirty days
Section 48 covers Goods not cleared, warehoused or transhipped within thirty days. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Section 49 covers Storage pending clearance. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Entry of goods for exportation
Section 50 covers Entry of goods for exportation. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Clearance of goods for exportation
Section 51 covers Clearance of goods for exportation. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Chapter not to apply to baggage, postal articles and stores
Section 52 covers Chapter not to apply to baggage, postal articles and stores. Open the guide for its transaction controls, evidence checklist and the official Customs Act source route.
Official sources and scope
This page is an analytical or operational guide. The controlling wording, tariff item, notification conditions, portal version and judicial status must be checked in the official source applicable to the transaction date.
Source review date: 2026-07-28. Historical matters require the law and instrument version applicable to the relevant date.