Customs (Preventive), NER Shillong

Official handle of Customs (Preventive), NER, Shillong under Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue.

[Customs (Preventive), NER Shillong @CustomsNer]

The Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC) met today under the chairmanship of the Chief Commissioner of Customs, Guwahati Zone with senior officers, trade representatives, and Partner Government Agencies in attendance.

Key agenda points raised by trade and PGAs were deliberated with the aim of enhancing trade in the North Eastern Region, promoting exports, and improving ease of doing business and reducing the cost of business.

#CCFC #CustomsFacilitation #NorthEastIndia #ExportPromotion #EaseOfDoingBusiness, @cgstcusgau , @cbic_india

[Customs (Preventive), NER Shillong @CustomsNer]

A productive courtesy call today as the Chief Commissioner of Customs & CGST Guwahati Zone met with the Hon’ble Governor of Meghalaya, Shri C.H. Vijayashankar.

The Chief Commissioner of Customs & CGST Guwahati Zone discussed key initiatives on trade facilitation, revenue administration, and strengthening economic growth in the Northeast region. 🇮🇳

#CBIC #EaseofDoingBusiness #TradeFacilitation
,@cbic_india🤝

#CBIC #Meghalaya #EconomicGrowth #Tradefacilitation
#Easeofdoingbusiness
@cgstcusgau @lokbhavanmeg

[Kolkata Customs @kolkata_customs]

Meeting of CBIC appointed Committee on Formulation of SOP for setting up of Land Customs Stations (LCS) was held at Pelling, Sikkim under the chairmanship of Chief Commissioner of Customs (Prev) Patna Zone under the aegis of CCP (WB).

@cbic_india @DgtsKzu

[CGST & Customs Guwahati Zone @cgstcusgau]

Hon’ble Judicial Member Shri Somnath Ganguli & Hon’ble Technical Member Shri Jogiranjan Panigrahi joined today at the GSTAT Guwahati Bench. CGST Guwahati warmly welcomes them. This marks a significant, trade-friendly initiative for the North East. 🇮🇳 @FinMinIndia @cbic_india

[Customs (Preventive), NER Shillong @CustomsNer]

On 13.01.2026, based on specific intelligence, officers of CPF Churachandpur (under Imphal Customs Division, Customs Commissionerate Shillong) ,with assistance from Churachandpur District Police & 37 Assam Rifles, intercepted a Mahindra Bolero near Lamzang village, NH-102B.

220 soap cases containing 2,555 gms of suspected Heroin, valued at approx ₹17.88 crore (approx), were recovered. The contraband along with the vehicle was seized on 14.01.2026 under the NDPS Act, 1985.

1 person arrested. Further investigation is in progress. @cgstcusgau @cbic_india #nashamukhtbharat

[CBIC @cbic_india]

The Special Secretary & Member (Customs), @cbic_india Shri Surjit Bhujabal inaugurated the ICEGATE-LPMS Integration at Integrated Check Post (ICP), Agartala on 12.01.2026 marking a significant milestone in CBIC’s journey toward digital transformation in cross-border trade & enabling real-time, bidirectional data exchange between ICEGATE and LPMS.

👉These enhancements will significantly reduce manual intervention, cut down costs and improve operational efficiency at ICPs. It ensures faster clearance of goods; automated workflows for import and export processes; secure and reliable data exchange and facilitate end-to-end intelligent and secure exchange of information at land ports as part of Coordinated Border Management.

👉The successful inauguration paves the way for ICEGATE-LPMS Integration at all the 15 ICPs for enhancing ease of doing business.

[Customs (Preventive), NER Shillong @CustomsNer]

On 03-11-25, officers of LGBI-Airport Unit, Guwahati Customs Division, seized 12 packages containing 6.46 kg of a green-colored substance believed to be hydroponic weed (Cannabis/Marijuana) from the checked-in baggage of passengers traveling by flight FD-124 from DMK to GAU. Preliminary testing using a drug detection kit indicated the presence of Marijuana. The contraband, valued at ₹6.46 crore, was seized and two passengers were arrested. Further investigation is in progress. @cgstcusgau @cbic_india #nashamukhtbharat

[Customs (Preventive), NER Shillong @CustomsNer]

As part of Special Campaign 5.0, the Customs (Prev.) Commissionerate, Shillong conducted an e-waste disposal drive, disposing of obsolete equipment through authorized e-waste recyclers. The initiative promoted digital hygiene, reclaimed office space, and ensured eco-friendly disposal, reinforcing the department’s commitment to sustainability and a clean, efficient digital workspace.#SwachhBharat #SpecialCampaign5 @cgstcusgau @cbic_india

[Customs (Preventive), NER Shillong @CustomsNer]

Trade Interaction & Grievance Redressal Meeting

On 14th October 2025, the Shillong CGST Commissionerate held a Trade Interaction & Grievance Redressal Committee Meeting at the Audit Commissionerate Office, Shillong, in coordination with SGST authorities. Chaired by Shri Shailendra Kumar Sinha, Pr. Chief Commissioner, Guwahati Zone, the session addressed GST reforms, recent rate cuts, and trade issues. Stakeholders' queries on ITC, customs, and coal export were effectively addressed.#gstreforms2025 @cgstcusgau

[Customs (Preventive), NER Shillong @CustomsNer]

The Shillong CGST Commissionerate & Customs (Preventive) Shillong Commissionerate held a Trade Outreach Program on 13th Oct 2025 at Sohra under the chairmanship of Shri. S.K.Sinha , Pr. Chief Commissioner, to spread awareness on GST 2.0 and address trade queries, with focus on rate cuts, ITC, and exporter/importer issues.@cgstcusgau #gstreforms2025

[Customs (Preventive), NER Shillong @CustomsNer]

On 07-10-25, officers of CPF, Silchar, seized 4,675 kg of poppy seeds (85 bags) of Myanmar origin concealed in a 12-wheeler truck near Borkhola, Cachar (Assam). Total seizure value: ₹78.12 lakh. 1 person arrested. #NashaMuktBharat