Sub:Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, so as to fast track approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen

सीमाशुल्क प्रधान आयुक्त कायाालय (एन एस –I) OFFICE OF THE PR. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS– I), जवाहरलाल नेहरू सीमाशुल्क भवन /JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, शेवा/SHEVA,
तालुका/ TAL- उरण /URAN,: जजला/DISTRICT- रायगड/RAIGAD, महाराष्ट्र/MAHARASHTRA-400707

फा सं/FN. S/22-Gen-20/2020-21/AM (I)/JNCH/PART-I
जिनांक /Dated: 27.05.2021 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. - 51/2021 DIN- 20210578NW0000000B21 Subject: Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, so as to fast track approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen - Reg.

Attention of all Importers/Exporters, Custom Brokers and other stakeholders is invited to CBIC Instruction No 12/2021-Customs dated 25.05.2021 on the above subject. Reference is further invited to Press Release dated 15th May, 2021 vide Release ID: 1718815 by Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the above-mentioned subject (copy of the CBIC Instruction and Press Release are enclosed). 2. In view of the COVID pandemic, vide said Press Release, it is stated that, by way of an exemption, PESO (Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization) shall not carry out physical inspection of global manufacturer’s production facilities before grant of required approval for import of cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen. Now, PESO shall grant such approvals online without any delay on submission of manufacturer's particulars; ISO certificate of manufacturer; List of Cylinders their specifications, drawings & batch number; Hydro test certificate and Third-Party inspection Certificate. Every foreign manufacturer/importer who wants to import oxygen cylinders is required to apply for import permission through PESO online system.

In this regard, DPIIT has further clarified as follows: A. In case the importer has applied through online application to PESO and the decision is pending in PESO, the exemption allows them to bring oxygen cylinders on urgency for COVID relief activities in India. B.
In case the importer has not applied through online application to PESO, the exemption allows them to bring cylinders for urgent use for enhancing oxygen distribution logistics in India.
C.
It is the responsibility of the consignee to follow the procedure as per relaxed conditions given in the table of para 3 of the Press Release, prior to the filling of the medical oxygen in these cylinders at refillers/ filling plants. D. In view of the above, Customs will give necessary clearances without PESO approvals for such items received at the ports/ airports for COVID relief works.

The officers of Nhava Sheva Customs (JNCH) are sensitized about the above and they are directed to give necessary clearances without PESO approvals for such items received at the ports/ airports for COVID relief works. 5. Difficulty, if any, faced in implementation of this Public Notice may be brought to the notice of the Additional Commissioner (Appraising Main, Import) through email on appraisingmain.jnch@gov.in. 6. This Public Notice should be considered as Standing Order for the concerned Officers and Staff of Customs JNCH.

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(उ. जनरंजन/ U. Niranjan) प्रधान आयुक्त, सीमाशुल्क / Pr. Commissioner of Customs Copy to: 1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone-II, Nhava Sheva. 2. The Pr. Commissioners/ Commissioners of Customs, NS-G/NS-I/NS-II/NS-III/NS-Audit /NS-V, Nhava Sheva. 3.
Additional/Joint/Dy./Asstt. Commissioners of Customs, Nhava Sheva. 4. Sections/Groups/Docks/RMSFC, Nhava Sheva. 5.
Customs Broker Associations- BCBA/WISA. 6. All Partner Government Agencies (PGAs). 7. Members of the Trade (MANSA/CFSAI/CSLA etc) as per mailing list. 8. AC/DC, EDI for uploading on JNCH website.

To Instruction No. 12/2021-Customs F. No. 450/117 /202 l-Cus.IV (Pt) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board oflndirect Taxes & Customs) North Block, New Delhi. 25th May, 2021 All Principal Chief Commissioner/Chief Commissioner of Customs/Custom (Preventive), All Principal Chief Commissioner/Chief Commissioner of Central Tax and Customs, All Principal Commissioner/Commissioner of Customs /Custom (Preventive), All Principal Commissioner/Commissioner of Central Tax and Customs.

Subject: Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016, so as to fast track

approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen - Reg. Madam/Sir, Reference is invited to Press Release dated 15th May, 2021 vide Release ID: 1718815 by Ministry of Commerce and Industry on the above-mentioned subject ( copy enclosed). 2. In view of the COVID pandemic, vide said Press Release, it is stated that, by way of an exemption, PESO shall not carry out physical inspection of global manufacturers' production facilities before grant of required approval for import of cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen. Now, PESO shall grant such approvals online without any delay on submission of manufacturer's particulars; ISO certificate of manufacturer; List of Cylinders their specifications, drawings & batch number; Hydro test certificate and Third-Party inspection Certificate. Every foreign manufacturer/importer who wants to import oxygen cylinders is required to apply for import permission through PESO online system. 3. In this regard, DPIIT has further clarified as follows: A. In case the importer has applied through online application to PESO and the decision is pending in PESO, the exemption allows them to bring oxygen cylinders on urgency for COVID relief activities in India. B. In case the importer has not applied through online application to PESO, the exemption allows them to bring cylinders for urgent use for enhancing oxygen distribution logistics in India. C. It is the responsibility of the consignee to follow the procedure as per relaxed conditions given in the table of para 3 of the Press Release, prior to the filling of the medical oxygen in these cylinders at refillers/ filling plants.

D. In view of the above, Customs is requested to give necessary clearances without PESO approvals for such items received at the ports/ airports for COVID relief works. 4. It is requested that the officers under your jurisdiction are sensitised about the above changes and ensure that customs clearance of such imports are expedited on arrival. 5. The difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board. Hindi version follows. Yours faithfully Encl: as above ' ~ (Kevin Bohan) Under Secretary (Customs)

f Ministry of.Cornrnerce & Industry Relaxations provided under Gas Cylinders Rules, 2016,so as to fast track approvals for imported cylinders and pressure vessels for storage and transportation of medical oxygen • 1n Posted On: 15 MAY 2021 5:07PM by PIB Delhi Government of India has reviewed the existing procedure for approval of global manufacturers for importing oxygen cylinders by Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO). In view of the COVID pandemic, PESO shall not carry out physical inspection of global manufacturers' production facilities before grant of such approval. Now, such approvals shall be granted online without any delay on submission of manufacturer's particulars; ISO certificate of manufacturer; List of Cylinders their specifications, drawings & batch number; Hydro test certificate and Third-Party inspection Certificate. Every foreign manufacturer/importer who wants to import oxygen cylinders is required to apply for import permission through PESO online system. In view of emergent situation, procedures are relaxed and the following process is to be followed wherever due to unavoidable circumstances or urgencies, consignment of oxygen cylinders, ISO containers or PSA plants or its related equipment have already arrived in India, without taking import permission from PESO. The filling permission for these cylinders will be issued based on the following relaxation in the rnles. Same procedure will apply for import of further such equipment in case the online approvals have not been taken. As such, Certification of PESO will not be mandatory pre-shipment. However, the certification of PESO will be required before use of the oxygen cylinders which entails weight and hydro testing. The Indian Missions should however ensure that the oxygen cylinders should comply with India or International standards before shipment.In case of filled cylinders, the agency exporting to India shall certify that the oxygen filled in the cylinder is of such purity and concentration that is fit for medical use. The certification shall be attested by the Indian Mission in the exporting country. Further, soon upon receipt in India, such filled cylinders shall be inspected on sample basis by an empanelled agency of PESO and certified as fit for medical use. Sr Description Requirement Acceptability Relaxation Criteria not No of Rules criteria exempted 1 Design Rule 3(3) of ISO 9809 Part Cylinders approval the Gas I & II manufactured prior to Cylinders IS 7285 with with any import of Rules, 2016 TPIA international oxygen appraisal code without cylinders TPIA appraisal

2 Import Rule 50, 51 & Manufacturer's Manufacturer's f permission 54 of the Gas test and test and Cylinders inspection inspection Rules, 2016 report & fee report not required. Fee (9 waived off. 3 Recognition Rule 3(3) of Prototype joint Exempted ~ of Original the Gas inspection of Equipment Cylinders manufacturing • Manufacturer Rules, 2016 and quality 1n with 10 years control with expenence TPIA and site assessment 4 Filling Rule 43 & 45 Examination & Exempted permission of the Gas test as per except the test Cylinders Rule 35 prescribed m

1. Conformity of Rules, 2016 next column. weight reduction not more than 5% of tare weight.
2. Shall pass hydro static test at a pressure of 225 Kg/Cm2 for 30 seconds 5 PSA Rule 50, 51 & Fulfill the Exempted to Moderate guidelines installations 54 of the Gas requirement of obtain E&F prepared by PESO to and other Cylinders E & F licenses license be followed. COVID Rules, 2016 centres installations with cylinder filling facilities All the filled cylinders must be verified for quality of gas filled therein under the supervision of medical/ Food and Drugs Controllers and if quality of gas conforms to their requirement of medical oxygen, cylinder may be sent directly to hospitals for use.On emptying out the oxygen, cylinder shall be sent to filler and the process as given above shall be followed. Guidelines for PSA installations at hospitals with filling facility or at COVID centers:

f • 1n A. PSA plants where generated oxygen is directly supplied to hospital/ no filling of cylinder is taking place; does not need any permission or license under rules administered by PESO and can be allowed. B. If PSA is attached with a compressor and filling of oxygen cylinder is to take place, hospital must notify it to PESO with following information: a. Number of filling points. b. Number of cylinders to be stored at site c. An SRV shall be mandatorily installed in the pipeline outlet to compressor. d. Well ventilated location with adequate illumination. e. Before filling the cylinder, shall be examined/ cleaned for absence of any Carbonaceous grease and valid hydro test certificate (tested cylinder at 225 Kg/Cm2 hydrostatically) f. Filling operation shall be carried out under supervision of a competent & experienced person. g. The space for filling of cylinders to be isolated and maintain clearance of Im from filling point on all the sides. C. Any COVID centre may utilize liquid cylinders on board with vaporizer for supplying of gaseous medical oxygen through pipeline or for filling cylinders in open places are permitted subject to conditions stipulated under Sr No. (B) above for PSA and information be submitted to PESO. These relaxations shall be valid for a period of 6 months or till further orders of Department for Promotion oflndustry and Internal Trade,whichever is earlier. YB/SS (Release ID: 1718815) Visitor Counter: 22 Read this release in: Hindi , Marathi , Bengali , Punjabi , Tamil