The
online application facility for the MOOWR Scheme hosted on the Invest India portal
will continue to remain operational until 31st October 2025. This decision was made
to ensure uninterrupted access, operational ease, and user familiarity. Applications
can continue to be submitted online under Sections 58 and 65 of the Customs Act,
1962. While an alternate digital model is being developed, Circular No. 18/2025-Customs
is now withdrawn.
Key
Highlights:
1.
Reference
Withdrawal:
o Circular No. 18/2025-Customs dated 22.07.2025 (which directed submission of MOOWR applications
via email) has been withdrawn.
2.
Current
Application Process (Till 31 October 2025):
o Applicants may continue to submit applications
under Sections 58 and 65 of
the Customs Act, 1962 using the existing online portal hosted by Invest India:
👉 https://www.investindia.gov.in/bonded-manufacturing
3.
Rationale:
o To ensure ease of operation, user familiarity, and uninterrupted digital access
for applicants during the transition period.
4.
Processing
of Applications:
o Applications submitted via the portal will
be handled by the jurisdictional
Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs as per existing
legal provisions.
5.
Next Steps:
o A new
electronic system for MOOWR applications is under development.
o Detailed transition guidelines (timelines & procedures) will be issued
separately.
6.
Instructions
to Field Formations:
o Field offices must inform all trade and industry associations
in their jurisdictions.
o Provide necessary support and guidance to ensure smooth
application submissions during the interim period.
Until 31 October
2025, continue using the Invest India portal for MOOWR Scheme applications.
The earlier email-based process is now invalid, and a new digital platform
will be announced soon.
[CBIC Circular No. 19/2025-Customs dated 23 July,
2025]
[CBIC Circular No. 18/2025-Customs dated 22 July,
2025]
Subject: Continuation of online application
facility under MOOWR Scheme - hosted on Invest India portal.
Reference is invited to Circular No. 18/2025-Customs
dated 22.07.2025 regarding the submission of applications under the MOOWR Scheme
through e-mail to jurisdictional Commissionerates.
2. In view of the operational ease, user
familiarity, and the importance of maintaining uni nterrupted digital access for applicants, it has been decided
that, as a working arrangement, the existing online facility hosted by Invest India
shall continue to remain operational up to 31st October, 2025. The portal at https://www.investindia .ggv.il1f!2Qnded -manufacturing may accordingly
continue to be used for submission of applications under section 58 and section
65 of the Customs Act, 1962.
3. Applications submitted through this portal
may be processed by the jurisdictional Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of
Customs in accordance with extant legal provisions and instructions. An alternate
digital model for submission of MOOWR applications is currently under consideration.
The application process will be transitioned to the new electronic system in due course. Detailed
instructions regarding the timeline and procedure for the transition shall be issued
separately.
5. In light of the above, Circular No. 18/2025-Customs
dated 22.07.2025 is hereby withdrawn.
6. Field formations are requested to immediately
inform trade and industry associations under their jurisdiction and extend necessary
guidance to ensure continued smooth facilitation.
F. No: 473/02/2022-LC