Implementation of Export Transhipment (ETP) Module for movement of export cargo from J.N.Port to gateway port in ICES-reg. - Customs - 76/2018

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-GENERAL ) JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, AT PORT SHEVA, TALUKA: URAN, DISTRICT: RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA-400 707. F. No. S/43-918/2017-18/PSO/JNCH Date: 10.05.2018 Public Notice No. 76/2018 Subject: Implementation of Export Transhipment (ETP) Module for movement of export cargo from J.N.Port to gateway port in ICES-reg. Kind attention of the Exporters/Customs Brokers and the trade is invited to transhipment of export goods from Port/CFS s to Gateway Port. 2. A software module for Export Transhipment (ETP) has been implemented in ICES for transhipment of containers meant for exports from one Port/CFS to any other seaport (gateway port). The procedure for routing of the export goods from CFS s of JNPT sea port to Mumbai port is given in the following paragraph. 3. Processing of Shipping Bill: The procedure for filing and processing of shipping bill at JNCH (till stuffing report if applicable) remains the same as being done presently. In respect of export transhipment cargo after stuffing report is given (in case of CFS cargo) or after LEO is granted (in case of factory stuffed cargo) the Exporters / Customs Brokers shall approach the Service Centre at Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House (herein JNCH) for filing of ETP application in ICES. 4. Registration of Bond: A separate continuous bond and bank guarantee (BG) by the carrier /custodian needs to be submitted and registered in ICES as Transhipment (TP) Bond at JNCH. The TP Bond and BG for export are to be registered at Import Noting section of JNCH. If, the TP Bond for import is already registered, same may also be utilized. The carrier agent / custodian providing such bond undertake the responsibility of transhipment and is referred as Transhipper. 5. ETP application: Once LEO has been granted in case of factory stuffed cargo or in case of CFS cargo when the procedure for stuffing of goods is completed, the Transhipper shall file the ETP application request using Service Centre at JNCH in the format provided vide Annexure I of this Public Notice. The details would be furnished to the service centre operator who after making entry in the system would generate the checklist for the data entry done in the system. The Transhipper would then verify the checklist and acknowledge the entry for submission in the system. 6. Export Transhipment Approval: After the ETP is submitted, the ETP application would then be get forwarded to the Preventive Superintendent of the concerned CFS/ Parking plaza, where Shipping Bill has been filed, for approval. The Preventive Superintendent would verify the ETP application and approve the same in the system. After approval, the ETP Permit would be printed. Based on the copy of the ETP approval permit print, the gate officer shall allow the container to pass out of the CFS / Parking plaza gate. The approved ETP permit print shall accompany the container which is being moved to the desired gateway port. 7. Transhipper responsibility: As soon as the ETP approval permit is given, the bond amount and the bank guarantee, if any, for the ETP shall be debited from the bond executed. The Transhipper shall take the responsibility to ensure that the concerned cargo is exported. 8. Allowed for shipment: As soon as the cargo reaches the desired Gateway Port through ETP, the officer posted at that Gateway Port after completion of the preventive checks including verification of Marks No s of the container and integrity of the seals to rule out tampering if any, as the case may be, shall let Allowed for Shipment entry in the ICES by verifying the particulars from the approved ETP. In case of any tampering of seals or discrepancies noticed by the officers at gateway port, the container shall be examined by the Superintendent (P) posted at that Gateway Port after obtaining No Objection Certificate from JNCH. 9. EGM filing. After the procedure of Allowed for Shipment is done in the system, at the gateway port, the steamer agent can file the EGM at gateway port for the shipping bills loaded in the vessel at gateway port. After successful filing of EGM, the bond debited during the ETP approval shall be re-credited. 10. Drawback processing: The approval of ETP would serve as EGM for the purpose of export benefits. As soon as the approval for ETP permit is given, the shipping bill shall move to Drawback Superintendent queue window at JNCH for drawback processing. Any difficulties in the implementation of this module may be brought to the notice of System manager, JNCH, Nhava Sheva. Sd/- (UTKAARSH R TIWAARI) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS NS-(GEN) ANNEXURE-I (To be submitted at Service Centre of the Gateway Port) Transhipment request form (Sea-to-sea Cargo Transhipment) Gateway Port The port exported code Through which the goods are Mode of Transport R-Rail / T-Truck / V-Vessel Shipping Bill No. Shipping Bill Date Nature of Cargo Port of Discharge Gross weight in KGS Carrier Code PAN No. of the Carrier /Custodian Train/Vehicle/Rotation No. Total Pkgs. Bond Type TP Bond No. Bond No. registered as TP Bond by Carrier / Custodian. To be registered at local port (e.g.INSAA1) Bond Site Where the bond is registered eg. INSAA1 Bond Date Bond Registration date. Container No. Container size. FCL/LCL