CBIC Designates Bhogapuram as Authorized Customs Station in Andhra Pradesh

The regulatory landscape for international trade in the State of Andhra Pradesh has undergone a significant expansion. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), operating under the Ministry of Finance, has officially notified Bhogapuram as a recognized station for the handling of cargo. This development comes via a specific amendment to the principal regulations governing customs ports and airports.

By virtue of Notification No. 02/2026–Customs (N.T.), dated 14 January 2026, the central government has exercised its statutory powers to facilitate import and export operations at this new location. This move is expected to bolster the logistics capabilities of the region, offering the assessee (importers and exporters) a new avenue for the clearance of goods.

The authorization of any location within India to function as a point for international trade is governed by the Customs Act, 1962. Specifically, the recent notification was issued in exercise of the powers conferred by:

Section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962
Clause (a) of sub-section (1) read with sub-section (2).

Section 7 is the enabling provision that allows the Board to appoint ports, airports, and land customs stations for the specific purpose of unloading imported goods and loading export goods. Without such a notification, a location cannot legally handle dutiable goods or facilitate international transit.