The revenue department has extended the facility of single window customs clearance for export consignments with a view to bringing down transaction cost. <br/><br/>In a circular, Central board of excise and customs department said, after the successful implementation of single window interface for facilitation of trade (SWIFT) for imports, it is proposed to implement online-release from partner government agencies for exports. <br/><br/>A pilot project for exporters has been started at Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai air cargo complexes from yesterday. SWIFT provides importers and exporters a single point interface for Customs clearance of shipments thereby reducing interface with government agencies and cost of doing business. <br/><br/>Chief Commissioners have been asked to sensitise staff, trade and Customs brokers working under their jurisdiction to ensure the smooth implementation of the SWIFT online clearance in exports.<br/>''<br/>