Subject:-Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with respect to communication/movement of records of Scan selected Containers

. ro} STOMS (NS-III) OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CeON, CONTAINER SCANNING DIC Nie TAL, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUST ASHTRA-400707 URAN, DIST. RAIGAD, MAHAR/S F. NO, 8/V-30/MISC-122/2010 CSD JNCH DINNO: 202409 78 NVODOH L44 503 Subject: StandardPUBLICOperatingNOTICE ProcedureNO: 76/2024 (SOP) with respect to communication/movement of records of Scan selected Containers -reg. Attention of all the Terminal Operators, Container Freight Stations, all other slakeholders, officers and staff under the jurisdiction of Jawaharlal Nehru Custom Nouse is invited to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with respect to communication of tecords of Scan Selected Containers, There have been instances of pilferage of cargo from scanned hold containers in CFS or in-transit, Cases with similar modusoperandi were booked by intelligence agencies in recent times. Therefore, the Terminal Operators, CFS8 and Docks Examining Officars are required to disseminate certain information of Containers Selected for scanning to CSD Admn. for proper monitoring in this regard,

ore, the Terminal Operators, CFS8 and Docks Examining Officars are required to disseminate certain information of Containers Selected for scanning to CSD Admn. for proper monitoring in this regard,

2. Further, It's a responsibility of CFS to bring the containers selected for scanning to respective scanning facility as per scanning list generated from the port area. Under no circumstance, containers selected for scanning shall go directly to CFS without scanning except as per PN No 31/2021 dated 30.03.2021 where no scanning list generated. Moreover, the CFS has to maintain information on arrival of containers after scanning in the following manner: bearing details of Bill of Entry, Date, Importer, Customs Broker, Description, Container Number, weight of the Scan Hold Containers and existing Seal Number, Truck/ Vehicle selected Number & details of the Driver of the truck. . The daily report in this regard shall oe submitted to CSD Admn on mail id: csd.jnch@gov.in on next day by 1100Hrs. The Periodical Monthly report in this regard shall be submitted to CSD Admn. on 5th of every Month. Further, the CFS has to report the unusual delay of more than 3 hours, as per the location of the CFS and average time taken fo: ‘he movement in transit time from port to CFS (incl. time elapsed in scanning) of conte ners selected for scanning for whatever reason to CSD Admn DC/AC, Docks and e-n;ail Id: csd.jnch@gov.in and concerned Docks Officer immediately. .

t to CFS (incl. time elapsed in scanning) of conte ners selected for scanning for whatever reason to CSD Admn DC/AC, Docks and e-n;ail Id: csd.jnch@gov.in and concerned Docks Officer immediately. .

3. Further, the Scanning hold containers will e¢ kept at one place in CFS under fully functional 360°CCTV Camera cover and it will be monitored on 24X7 basis by CFS. Any unusual or suspicious activities near the CSD hold containers shall be reported immediately to CSD Admn/DC/AC, Docks ar e-mail Id: csd.jnch@gov.in for further necessary action in this regard.

4. Further, the Import docks Examining Officers should check the weight of the Scan Hold Containers again at the time of examination and any unusual weight difference (above >500kgs) shall be reported to CSM Admn/DC/AC, Docks and e-mail Id: csd.jnch@gov.in] immediately. The same mey be examined under the supervision of DC/Docks.

5. Further, the Terminal Operators shall furnis! the details of the containers selected for scanning but not cleared/evacuated from the 2rminal within 07 days for clearance on weekly basis via electronic mode (e-mail Id: c.d.inch@gov.in) as per Public Notice No. 31/2021 dated 30.03.2021 in the following maner bearing details:

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6.containers.Further, whichthe CF trod a ee raat in, respect of scanning hold avant , ays of marking the container as emailpiciousId. csd.jnch@gov.inby scanning officerwithouton EIR failCopy.onThe, said1" ar rt "will myb veld cig he following manner bearing details: ipa I sap ie Ap thei megih.n 8 a ae No. & |Scanning [B/E No. &|Description Name of [Name Reason for ae Hold Date he of the [Non ontainer Importer [CHA [Clearance No. & Seal No. aes Se a a ee 7. Further, the CSD Admn. shall consolidate the above reports and forward the report of Containers pending at CFSs & Terminal Operators for the above given time to SIIB(I) on 10th of every Month.

8. Further, the CSD Admn. shall segregate those scans hold containers from the consolidated report which are pending for clearance for more than 3 months where no importers have turned up to claim the goods. The same shall be forwarded to disposal section for disposal of the said containers as per prevailing Rules & Regulations. Further, it is also informed that disposal section shall take NOC for all the CSD hold container from CSD, JNCH before disposal of subject container.

ntainers as per prevailing Rules & Regulations. Further, it is also informed that disposal section shall take NOC for all the CSD hold container from CSD, JNCH before disposal of subject container.

9. Further, it is also noticed that Port terminals issuing the EIR slip without mentioning scanner code which is creating huge dilemma for the driver and they are reporting on incorrect scanner for scanning ultimately increasing dwell time and non transmission of image. The port terminals are directed that while issuing the EIR slip, shall mention the scanner code on EIR slip without fail. 10. The above instruction along with prevailing rules and regulations shall be adhered to and failure to comply with may attract strict action under various rules. 11. Difficulties faced in implementing this Instruction, if any, should be brought to the notice of the Deputy Commissioner of Customs, CSD via e-mail Id: esd,jnch@gov.in for redressal. i - Pres ae eae eo ane Ashwini Kumar) Commissioner of Customs NS-IIl, INCH, Nhava-Sheva.

Copy to: 1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone-ll, JNCH. 2. The Commissioner of Customs, NS-G/ NS-I/ NS-II / NS-IV/ NS-V, JNCH. 3. All Additional/ Joint Commissioners of Customs, JNCH. 4. All Deputy/ Assistant Commissioner of Customs, JNCH. 5, All Sections/ Groups of NS-G, NS-I, NS-II / NS-IIl/ NS-IV/ NS-V, JNCH. 6. Representative of BCBA for information and circulation among their members for

information. 7. All Port Terminals (JNPCT, GTI, NSICT / NSiGT, BMCT) 8. The CFSAI