Use of ICETABs for efficient export examination and clearance

DIN: Date: 23-06-2025 PUBLIC NOTICE No. __/2025-26

Subject: Use of ICETABs for efficient export examination and clearance – reg.

    Attention of all concerned  is invited to CBIC Circular No. 17/2025-Customs dated

19.06.2025, issued under F. No. 450/128/2024-Cus-IV, whereby the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has directed extension of ICETAB - based examination for export consignments across all Customs formations, with effect from 19.06.2025. 2. Sustained efforts by the CBIC in simplifying trade procedures, enhancing transparency, and adopting best practices have enabled it to achieve steady improvements across various trade facilitation indicators, as reflected in the Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation conducted by the UNESCAP 2023. 3. In view of the objective of trade facilitation, transparency and efficiency in Customs processes, CBIC has decided use of ICETAB for speedy examination of export consignments. With the launch of ICETAB for exports examination, the Examining Officer can seamlessly view the details of the Shipping Bill including the examination order, RMS instructions, supporting documents etc., on ICETAB. Accordingly, there will be no requirement for any paper documents for the purpose of carrying out export examination. 4. Similarly, ICETAB enables Examining Officers to enter examination reports promptly on the ICETAB and also upload four images of the cargo being examined, covering its key aspects. These images will also be available in the e-Sanchit repository for subsequent viewing. 5.

ts promptly on the ICETAB and also upload four images of the cargo being examined, covering its key aspects. These images will also be available in the e-Sanchit repository for subsequent viewing. 5. A detailed advisory for the use of ICETAB will be issued by DG Systems. In cases of exigencies, where the report cannot be given using ICETAB, prior permission from the concerned Assistant Commissioner is required and the same may be recorded in the system while providing the examination report. The Additional Commissioner (DE), on a weekly basis, review and resolve any difficulties, if needed in consultation with DG Systems. CUS/AG/PN/1/2021-A/G-O/o Pr Commr-Cus-Mundra I/3040675/2025 20250671MO0000313263 03

6.    All officers under the jurisdiction are directed to strictly comply with the above
   

instructions. The Trade, Exporters, and Customs Brokers are also requested to take note of this development and extend full cooperation in the implementation of digital examination through ICETABs. 7. Action to be taken in terms of decisions conveyed in this Public Notice should be considered as Standing Order for the purpose of officers. 8. Difficulty, if any, faced in implementation of the said Public Notice, may be brought to the notice of the DC/AC Docks Examination through e-mail ID docks-mundra@gov.in.

(Nitin Saini) Commissioner of Customs Custom Commissionerate, Mundra Encl: Circular No. 17/2025-Customs dated 19.06.2025 Copy to:

1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad
2. All Additional Commissioner of Customs, Custom House, Mundra

Commissionerate, Mundra Encl: Circular No. 17/2025-Customs dated 19.06.2025 Copy to:

1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Ahmedabad
2. All Additional Commissioner of Customs, Custom House, Mundra
3. All Deputy/Assistant Commissioners of Customs, Mundra
4. All Officers of (DE/DP), Custom House, Mundra
5. DC/AC, EDI – for uploading on official website
6. Mundra Customs Brokers Association – for circulation among members
7. CFS Association, Mundra – for circulation among members
8. Notice Board

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