Single-window exports clearance system roll-out likely next year, in phases

First phase is expected early next fiscal year; CBIC in talks with six major concerned regulatory agencies with the vast majority of export matters

A new web-based system for faster export consignment clearance is likely to be rolled out in a graded manner, starting early next financial year (2023-24), according to government officials.

This will permit exporters to lodge their export declaration documents online at a single point of clearance from authorities, obviating the need for a separate application required by different regulatory agencies.

This will be in line with the existing clearance process for imports. At present, there is a physical process for registration on export consignments.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), which is developing the new single-window clearance