ICD Dhanakya, Jaipur added as a point of entry for food imports; list now has 172 points — CBIC Instruction 16/2026-Customs
FSSAI, by a notification dated 15 September 2026, has notified authorised officers at ICD Dhanakya, Jaipur (port code INDNK6) in addition to the 171 points of entry already specified for food imports. CBIC has circulated the updated list of 172 points of entry and their authorised officers through Instruction No. 16/2026-Customs.
Key facts
- Published
- 18 September 2026
- Section
- Customs
- What it is
- New facility
- In force
- FSSAI notification dated 15 September 2026; CBIC instruction dated 18 September 2026
- Who it affects
- Food importers, especially those using ICD Dhanakya, Jaipur; customs brokers
In 30 seconds
- Instruction No. 16/2026-Customs is dated 18 September 2026 and modifies Instruction No. 04/2026-Customs dated 20 April 2026.
- New point of entry for food imports: ICD Dhanakya, Jaipur, Rajasthan — port code INDNK6, port type ICD and SEZ.
- Authorised officer there: Customs officials — Superintendent / Appraiser / Inspector / Examiner.
- Annexure-A to the instruction lists all 172 points of entry with the authorised officer at each.
हिंदी में सार
FSSAI ने 15 सितंबर 2026 की अधिसूचना से ICD धानक्या, जयपुर (पोर्ट कोड INDNK6) को खाद्य आयात के लिए प्रवेश-बिंदु के रूप में जोड़ा है; वहाँ authorised officer कस्टम्स के Superintendent / Appraiser / Inspector / Examiner होंगे। CBIC ने Instruction 16/2026-Customs (18 सितंबर 2026) से 172 प्रवेश-बिंदुओं की अद्यतन सूची जारी की है।
What has been notified
Authorised officers for food imports are notified, point of entry by point of entry, under section 25 read with section 47(5) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and regulation 13(1) of the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017.
Instruction No. 16/2026-Customs dated 18 September 2026 records that FSSAI has reviewed the points of entry notified for food imports and, by its notification dated 15 September 2026, has notified authorised officers at one more location — in addition to the 171 points of entry already specified.
| Port name | Port code | State | Authorised officer | Port type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICD Dhanakya, Jaipur | INDNK6 | Rajasthan | Superintendent / Appraiser / Inspector / Examiner | ICD and SEZ |
Who is the authorised officer
The authorised officers are either FSSAI officials or Customs officials. In the updated list at Annexure-A, each point of entry shows one of two entries:
- FSSAI Authorised Officer — for example ACC Delhi, ACC Sahar, ICD Tughlakabad, JNCH Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Custom House Chennai; or
- Superintendent / Appraiser / Inspector / Examiner (Customs officials) — for example ACC Goa (Dabolim), ICD Ankleshwar, ICD Pithampur (Indore), Hazira Port and Paradip.
At ICD Dhanakya the authorised officers are Customs officials. The list includes airports, ICDs and SEZs, land customs stations and seaports.
Effect on the earlier instruction
Instruction No. 04/2026-Customs dated 20 April 2026, which dealt with authorised officers under the same provisions, stands modified to this extent. Field formations have been asked to sensitise their officers.
What food importers should do
- ICD Dhanakya, Jaipur is now a notified point of entry for food imports; the authorised officer there is a Customs official.
- Before choosing a port for a food consignment, check that it is in Annexure-A to Instruction No. 16/2026-Customs and note whether the authorised officer is an FSSAI or a Customs official.
Questions and answers
Can food be imported through ICD Dhanakya, Jaipur?
Yes. FSSAI’s notification dated 15 September 2026 notifies authorised officers at ICD Dhanakya, Jaipur (port code INDNK6), as recorded in CBIC Instruction No. 16/2026-Customs.
How many points of entry are there now for food imports?
172 — the 171 already specified, plus ICD Dhanakya. The full list is at Annexure-A to the instruction.
Who is the authorised officer at ICD Dhanakya?
Customs officials: Superintendent / Appraiser / Inspector / Examiner.
Published 18 September 2026. Updated 4 October 2026. This report is for general information and is not professional advice. Read the source document before acting on it.