The Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council

Reduction of Time Gap Between Berthing Of Vessel And Entry Inwards

Circular No.ES/196 / 2016-17                                   November 30, 2016    

To: Members of the Council

Sub:-  Reduction of Time Gap Between Berthing Of Vessel And Entry Inwards

Dear Member,

This is to inform you that the Office of the Commissioner of Customs, JNCH (Nhava Sheva) has issued Public Notice no. 157/2016 dated 25.11.2016  on the above subject.

In this connection, attention is invited of Members of Trade and Industry, Shipping lines, Port Terminal Operators and all other stakeholders to Section 30 (delivery of Import Manifest) and Section 31 (Imported goods not to be unloaded from vessel until entry inwards granted) of the Customs Act, 1962 and Public Notice No. 15/2013 dated 07.05.2013 issued by JNCH.

The Customs Act provides for filing of IGM in advance of vessel’s arrival (Advance IGM). It provides for filing of a B/E prior to arrival/import of goods. These measures are aimed at ensuring that the documentation etc. is completed well in advance so that the clearance of goods can be expedited, leading to reduction of time gap between the procedure followed at the ports.

Members may kindly make note of the same.

Thanking you,

V. ANIL KUMAR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR