Customs Circular 07/2026 Dated 01/02/2026 – Mandatory use of Body Worn Cameras (BWC) for Import Cargo Examination 

The circular introduce system based e-Scheduling of cargo examination and mandatory use of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) during physical examination of import cargo to enhance transparency, accountability, and ease of doing business. All customs officers conducting physical examination of import goods will be required to record the entire examination process using BWCs, covering seal verification, opening of packages, inspection, sampling, and interactions with importers or customs brokers. Recordings will be securely stored for two years, or longer in cases of investigation or litigation. 

(Link: Customs Circular 07/2026 Dated 01/02/2026)

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