Test reports by the Textile Committee - Customs - 31/2010

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT) JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA TAL: URAN, DIST: RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA 400707 F.No. S/22-Misc- 30/2009 AM (I) Date: 17.03.2010 FACILITY NOTICE NO. 31/2010 Sub:- Test reports by the Textile Committee. There are complaints that test reports of textile articles are received late, causing delay in clearances and that the importers were not aware of the test charges to be deposited with the Textile Committee. In order to reduce the time lag and streamline the system, the issue was discussed in the PTFC meeting on 14.01.2010, wherein representative of Textile Committee was also present, along with other trade representatives. After discussion, it has been decided: 1. (a) The samples drawn for testing should be forwarded to Textile Committee on subsequent working day. This will be monitored by Additional Commissioner (Docks). (b) Textile Committee needs two to four working days to complete the testing, depending upon the test queries and extent of tests involved. Since test charges are decided by the extent of tests carried out, it is not possible to indicate these before hand. Hence, Trade and CHAs are to enquire with Textile Committee, only after four working days, after drawal of samples. 2. The sample size as below, is sought by the Textile Committee for carrying out the tests; and the trade/officers need to draw samples of following size for test. Sr. No. Sample Type Sample size 1. Fabrics (Woven/Knits) 1 mt. X Full Width 2. Garments 1 no. (if adult size) 2 nos. (if small or infants) 3. Yarns 1 bobbin 3. The contents of this notice may please be brought to the notice of all the importers/representatives of the trade. (A.K. DAS) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMP) JNCH, SHEVA