CBIC puts in response teams for faster clearance of Covid vaccine shipments

The CBIC has put in place a COVID-19 Vaccine Response Team (CVRT) at air cargo/courier terminals which can operate as a single level of contact for all such clearances and be sure that vaccines are given instantaneous supply upon arrival, the Finance Ministry mentioned on Friday. The Central Board of Oblique Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has put in place a COVID Response Plan (CRP) for quick clearances of COVID-19 vaccines in any respect main airports.

The plan gives for organising of a COVID-19 Vaccine Response Staff (CVRT) at every Air Cargo/Courier Terminal.

“The CVRT will operate as a single level of contact for all of the clearance associated to COVID-19 vaccine shipments and coordinate among the many involved stakeholders to make sure that vaccines are given instantaneous supply upon arrival,” it mentioned.

Up to now, India has allowed domestically manufactured Covid vaccines and import of 1 from Russia (Sputnik V).

Moreover, the CBIC has enabled the import/export of vaccines in relation to COVID -19 via Courier, by issuing the Courier Imports and Exports (Digital Declaration and Processing) Modification Laws, 2020.

The Courier Laws earlier had sure limits on the worth of products that might be introduced in via courier, whereas the amended rules enable the import and export of COVID vaccines via courier with none worth restrict.

Because the vaccines could be transported via particular containers outfitted with temperature monitoring and monitoring gadgets, provision has additionally been made for his or her duty-free non permanent admission, the ministry mentioned.

“CBIC would carefully monitor the vaccine logistics to make sure their seamless motion on the borders and deal with any challenges which will come up on this regard,” the ministry added.