Implementation of automated clearance on pilot basis

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-I) MUMBAI ZONE-II, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, TALUKA: URAN, DISTRICT RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA-400707. F. No. S/22-Gen-402/2017-18/AM(I)Part-II Dated : 28.01.2020

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 15/2020

DIN-20200178NW00008R38F3

Subject: ‘Implementation of automated clearance on pilot basis’–reg.

Attention of the importers, exporters, Customs Brokers and all other stakeholders is invited to the CBIC Circular No. 05/2020-Customs dated 27.01.2020 on the subject matter of ‘Implementation of automated clearance on pilot basis’.

In this regard reference is invited to the 1st proviso to Section 47(1) of the Customs Act 1962. The said section along with the proviso reads as-

‘SECTION 47. Clearance of goods for home consumption – (1) Where the proper officer is satisfied that any goods entered for home consumption are not prohibited goods and the importer has paid the import duty, if any, assessed thereon and any charges payable under this Act in respect of the same, the proper officer may make an order permitting clearance of the goods for home consumption:

Provided that such order may also be made electronically through the customs automated system on the basis of risk evaluation through appropriate selection criteria’.

In this regard, Board had issued Circular No 09/2019-Customs dated 28.02.2019. Para 3 of the said circular provides that in terms of the 1st proviso to Section 47(1), the Customs Automated System would electronically give clearance to Bill(s) of Entry, on completion of Customs Compliance Verification (CCV) and payment of duty by the importer.

4. The important features of the automated clearance are as follows-

I. The facility will only be for ICES locations where RMS is enabled and fully functional. II. All the Customs Compliance Verification (CCV) requirements under the Customs Act, rules, instructions etc. will be done by the designated proper officer of Customs. III. The CCV would operate even while duty has not been paid or payment is under process.

IV. After completion of CCV, the proper officer of customs, on  

satisfaction that the goods are ready for clearance, will confirm

the completion of the CCV for the particular Bill of Entry in the
Customs System.

V. On confirmation of payment of applicable duty, the Customs     
         System will then electronically give clearance to the Bill of Entry.

Board has now decided to implement the facility of automated clearance as envisaged in 1st proviso to Section 47(1) in ICES. However, the facility will be initially rolled out on a pilot basis at two customs locations- Chennai Customs House and Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House from 06.02.2020. Thereafter, the facility will be reviewed and further expanded on PAN India basis at all Customs EDI locations where RMS is enabled and functional.

The detailed requirements and changes in ICES shall be carried out by DG Systems.

In case of any difficulty, the specific issue may be brought to the notice of ADC/JC, Appraising Main (IMPORT), NS-I or DC/AC in charge of Appraising Main (Import), NS-I.

Action to be taken in terms of decisions taken in this Public Notice should be considered as standing order for the purpose of officers and staff.

Sd/- (SUNIL KUMAR MALL) Commissioner of Customs (NS-I).

Copy to: 1. The Pr. Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone-II, JNCH. 2. The Commissioner of Customs, NS-G/ NS-I/ NS-II/NS-III/ NS-IV / NS- V, JNCH. 3. The Chairman JNPT / CEO NSICT / CEO GTI / CEO BMCT for information. 4. All Additional / Joint Commissioner of Customs, JNCH. 5. All Deputy / Assistant Commissioner of Customs, JNCH.

6. All Sections / Groups of NS-G, NS-I, NS-II / NS-III/ NS-IV / NS-V, JNCH.

7. Representative of CSLA & MANSA for information and circulation among their members and other shipping lines operating at Nhava Sheva Port. 8. Representative of CFSAI / BCBA / FIEO / Members of PTFC for

   information and circulation among their members and other
   Importers.