Clearance of import of metal scrap-Procedure

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT), NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE, BALLARD ESTATE, MUMBAT — 400001.

F. No, $/26-Mise.-135/2016-17/Gr. 1V/NCH

Date: 29 .11:2016 Wyveylé

PUBLIC NOTICE NO.Z /2016

Sub: - Clearance of import of metal serap-Procedure -regarding

Attention of all the Importers, Customs Brokers, Warchouse Licensee and the member of the Trade is invited to the Board’s Circular No. 53/20 16-Customs dated 18.11.2016 on the above mentioned subject. 2. Vide the earlier Circular No.48/2016- Customs dated 26.10.2016, revised guidelines seal clearance of un-shredded compressed or loose metallic scrap have been prescribed. In ue said circular, in Para 3(i), however, while prescribing the documentary requirement in respect of the clearance ofthe shredded metallic scrap (both ferrous and non-ferrous), it has been inadvertently mentioned that the import shall be permitted ‘without any pre-shipment certificate’.

3h Policy conditions for import of shredded metallic scrap are prescribed in Para 2.54 (b) of HBP (2015-2020)which clearly mention that the importer shall furnish to the Customs, a pre-shipment inspection certificate from the designated inspection & Certification agencies. 4. In view ofthe above policy conditions, it is clarified that the import of shredded metallic scrap shall contjnue to be cleared inter-alia upon furnishing of pre-shipment inspection * certificate. Para 3(i) of the Circular No. 48/2016-Customs shall stand modified to that extent. 5. These instructions may be implemented with immediate effect. 6. The difficulties, if any, in implementing these procedures, should immediately be brought to notice ofthe undersigned.

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ith immediate effect. 6. The difficulties, if any, in implementing these procedures, should immediately be brought to notice ofthe undersigned.

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Copy to:

1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Zone-I, NCH, Mumbai

2. The Pr. Commissioner of Customs (Import — 1), NCH, Mumbai

3. The Pr. Commissioner of Customs (General), NCH, Mumbai 4. The Commissioner of Customs (Import - Il), NCH, Mumbai

4. The Commissioner of Customs (Export — 1 & Il), NCH, Mumbai 6. The Addl. Commissioner of Customs (Gen & CCO), NCH, Mumbai

5. The Addl. Commissioner of Customs (Import-I), NCH, Mumbai 8 The Addl. Commissioner of Customs (Import-II), NCH, Mumbai 9. The Asstt. Commissioner (EDI) for uploading in Official Website 10. Correspondence Section 11. Office copy.

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