CAG audit that though (CETH) and (CTH)- the several cases of mismatch of CTH & CETH in the Importers declaration - introduced validations between CETH and CTH immediately. - Central Excise - 46/2014

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NHAVA SHEVA-I) EDI (Centralised) SECTION, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, DIST : RAIGAD. PIN 400 707. F.No. EDI/Misc-230/2011 JNCH Part File Date: 24.11.2014 PUBLIC NOTICE No. 46/2014 Sub : Validation between CTH CETH in B/E declaration -reg Attention is kindly invited of all the Importers, Custom Brokers and members of Trade to the validation between CTH CETH in B/E declaration from 26.11.2014. It has been pointed out by CAG audit that though Central Excise Tariff Head (CETH) and Customs Tariff Head (CTH) are aligned, several cases of mismatch of CTH CETH in the Importers declaration has been observed by CAG. Hence, it was recommended to introduce validations between CETH and CTH immediately. It is hereby informed that this validation between CTH CETH will be introduced in B/E submission from 26.11.2014, beyond which B/Es where the CTH declared does not match with the CETH for the item will get rejected at the submission stage. You may like to sensitise the trade to ensure that the correct declarations are made accordingly, and they do not face hardship due to rejection of B/Es. Further, it has been learnt that importers have been declaring different CETH to avail correct abatement rates. You are kindly informed that abatement rates have already been entered for the CETHs applicable. Should you find that there are some CETHs where abatement are still missing, you may indicate such CETHs to System Manager, JNCH for updation please, with a copy to nsm.ices@icegate.gov.in. All Importer/CHA s are requested to take note of the above. (SEEMA JERE BISHT) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-I), JNCH