The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on February 01, 2026, issued a circular regarding the introduction of system-based e-scheduling for examination of cargo and mandatory use of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) during examination of import cargo.
The following has been stated: -
•The Board has introduced mandatory use of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) during physical examination of import cargo to enhance transparency and create a digital audit trail.
•BWC usage will be implemented across all Customs formations on or before April 01, 2026, with recordings retained for 2 years or till case closure.
•A new E-Scheduling of Cargo Examination system on ICEGATE 2.0, piloted at ICD Tughlakabad, enables online scheduling, rescheduling, and real-time status tracking.
•These measures build on earlier reforms issued on March 07, 2023, August 20, 2024, and December 30, 2025, to improve ease of doing business and efficiency.
The detailed circular is given in the document below.
[Circular No. 07/2026–Customs]
