Tiruchi Customs Encourages Use of ATITHI 2.0 App for Efficient Customs Declarations
Customs requests international passengers to make use of ATITHI 2.0 App to declare dutiable goods

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The Tiruchi Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate urges international travelers to utilize the ATITHI 2.0 App for quicker customs clearance and to declare dutiable goods. The app facilitates pre-filing of declarations, reducing delays at airports and ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
- 01The ATITHI 2.0 App is developed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, India.
- 02Passengers can declare dutiable goods and foreign currency before flying to India.
- 03The app aims to reduce congestion at airport customs and provide instant access to duty information.
- 04In the last 12 days, the Tiruchi Customs seized 7.219 kilograms of gold valued at approximately ₹10.94 crore.
- 05The app is available on both Android and iOS platforms for Indian residents and foreign nationals.
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The Tiruchi Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate has called on international travelers to utilize the ATITHI 2.0 App to facilitate faster customs clearance and to voluntarily declare any dutiable goods. This app, initiated by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, aims to streamline the customs process for passengers arriving in India. It allows users to pre-file baggage and currency declarations before their journey, helping to minimize delays and congestion at airport terminals. The app provides essential information on baggage rules and customs duties, accessible on both Android and iOS devices. Passengers are encouraged to declare valuable items such as gold and electronics through the app, as these declarations are part of the statutory procedures. A recent press release highlighted that, in just 12 days, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Tiruchi has registered 35 gold smuggling cases, leading to the seizure of over 7 kilograms of gold valued at around ₹10.94 crore. The customs department emphasizes that these checks should not be viewed as harassment but as necessary compliance measures.
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The use of the ATITHI 2.0 App is expected to enhance the efficiency of customs processes at Tiruchi airport, benefiting both travelers and customs officials.
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