Restoring the facility under Circular No. 17/2020 dated 03.04.2020 namely, ‘Measure to facilitate trade during the lockdown period – section 143AA of the Customs Act, 1962’

DIN: 2021057700000000B835

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, (IMPORT-1) MUMBAI CUSTOMS ZONE-I, NEW CUSTOM HOUSE, BALLARD ESTATE, MUMBAI- 400 001 EMAIL: agl.mumbai@goy.in Ph. No. 022-2275 7491

F, No, CUS/AG/PN/8/2021-A/G-O/O COMMR-CUS-IMP-I-ZONE-I-MUMBAI Date: 10.05.2021

PUBLIC NOTICE : 130/2021

Subject: Restoring the facility under Circular No. 17/2020 dated 03.04.2020 namely, ‘Measure to facilitate trade during the lockdown period - section 143AA of the Customs Act, 1962’ - reg.

Attention of all Importers/Exporters, Custom Brokers, CFSs, Custodians, General Trade, Partner Government Agencies (PGAs), all other stakeholders and all the taxpayers is invited to CBIC Circular No. 09/2021 dated 08.05.2021 on the above mentioned subject.

2. Representations from trade have been received by the Board citing difficulties faced in the ongoing lockdown/constraints imposed in different regions of India due to resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic with a request to accept undertaking in lieu of bond required in certain cases of Customs clearance, aS was earlier done through Circular No. 17/2020-Cus., dated 03.04.2020.

3. The matter has been examined by the Board. Taking cognizance of the difficulties reported by the trade and industry and the importance of facilitating the Customs clearance process, the Board has decided to restore the facility of acceptance of an undertaking in lieu of bond by Customs formations from the date of issue of this Circular No. 09/2021 till 30.06.2021. Importers/Exporters availing this facility shall ensure that the undertaking furnished in lieu of bond is duly replaced with a proper bond by 15.07.2021.

4. The terms and conditions underlined in Circular No. 17/2020-Cus., dated 03.04.2020 as amended by Circular No. 21/2020-Cus., dated 21.04.2020 remain the same.

with a proper bond by 15.07.2021.

4. The terms and conditions underlined in Circular No. 17/2020-Cus., dated 03.04.2020 as amended by Circular No. 21/2020-Cus., dated 21.04.2020 remain the same.

5. Difficulty, if any, faced in implementation of this public notice may be brought to the notice of the Addl. /Joint Commissioner (Appraising General (Import-I)) through email at agl.mumbai@gov.in.

DIN: 202 1057700000000B835

6. This Public Notice should be considered as Standing Order for the concerned Officers and Staff of NCH, Mumbai Customs, Zone-I.

(Manoj Kumar Kedia) Commissioner of Customs (Import-léll)

Copy to:

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

2. Commissioner of Customs, Export/General, NCH

3. All Additional/Joint/Dy./Asstt. Commissioners of Customs, NCH.

4. AC/DC, EDI for uploading on NCH website immediately.

5. Office Copy