GENERAL16 Sept 2026
Customs should speed up AI use to cut costs, taxpayer interface: CBIC chief
The CBIC wants Customs to speed up artificial intelligence, machine learning and real-time analytics. The goal is fewer physical checks and lower costs for trusted taxpayers. Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi set five pillars for the next decade, including a unified trusted taxpayer ecosystem and more help for small businesses. Businesses can use the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and deferred duty routes.
Key Statutory Highlights
- CBIC chairman Vivek Chaturvedi asked the Customs department to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and real-time analytics to reduce physical interface with trusted taxpayers.
- The CBIC intends to build a unified, trusted taxpayer ecosystem that records consistent compliance by businesses in GST, customs and other indirect tax payments.
- The Customs department was asked to handhold MSMEs and run outreach programmes so small businesses can benefit from deferred duty schemes like Eligible Manufacturer Importer and the Authorised Economic Operator programme.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you import or export, it may be worth checking with your customs consultant whether the Authorised Economic Operator programme or the Eligible Manufacturer Importer deferred duty scheme suits your business, since these are voluntary and subject to eligibility checks.
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