The circular introduces a system-based mechanism for identification and expeditious clearance of hazardous cargo imported into India. Following consultations with stakeholders, a list of specified hazardous cargo items has been prepared, detailed in Annexure-A, covering chemicals and hazardous substances classified under various Customs Tariff Headings. It mandates importers to declare hazardous cargo at the item level in Bills of Entry whenever goods fall within the listed chapters. The Customs system will automatically flag such consignments during assessment, examination, and out-of-charge stages, enabling officers to identify and process them expeditiously.