OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS

CUSTOM HOUSE – KANDLA

Nr. Balaji Temple, New Kandla

Phone No.02836-271460 Fax No.02836-271467

PUBLIC NOTICE NO.47/2006

DATE : 15^th June, 2006

Sub: Bill of entry data format incorporating post Budget 2006 changes reg.

Attention of all Importers, Exporters, Custom House Agents and Members of the Trade are invited to certain changes in the format for filing a bill of entry in ICES have been brought about after the Budget 2006. The latest version of data format for filing a bill of entry incorporating budget changes is available on the ICEGATE website (http://www.icegate.gov.in/documents/ Message_Imp_guidelines/BillOfEntryMessageFormatVersion4_0.pdf).

2.0 During the RMS implementation at Mumbai it has been observed that some issue relating to bill of entry submission and directory management in the ICES which have a strong bearing on effective implementation of RMS.

3.0 It is noticed that Importers/CHAs are not filing bills of entry as per the format which was notified earlier. Data against key fields like antidumping notifications; SVB details etc are not being properly filed by them. Further, it is noticed that importers/CHAs are furnishing junk characters in the mandatory fields of the Bill of entry. While details regarding exemption notifications are provided by the trade, crucial data pertaining to all levy notifications is left blank. Quality of declarations made by the importers/CHAs with reference to description, brand, model, part and other critical quality parameters that have a pivotal role in determining the value of goods under import is extremely poor.

4.0 It is desirable that data pertaining to every field in the Bill of entry is submitted accurately and completely. Absence of critical data would not only hamper facilitation but also lead to inaccurate assessment of risk by the RMS. In view of this all the Trade Associations / Chamber of Commerce / Members of regional Advisory Committees and Custom House Agent’s Association are requested to adopt the latest format and provide proper description covering grade, purity, specifications, configurations, melting point, denierage, dimensions etc, as a declaration may require, which helps in proper assessment of risk in the bill of entry.

5.0 All Trade Associations / Chamber of Commerce / Members of regional Advisory Committees and Custom House Agent’s Association are also requested to Publicise the contents of this Public Notice among their members /constituents.

(T. JAYARAMAN)

COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS,

CUSTOM HOUSE, KANDLA.

F.No. S/01-01/2006-APPG (G)-PT-I

Date: 15.06.2006

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