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TMI BlogClearance of imported metal scraps – Procedure regardingX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 2. The whole issue has since been reviewed in the background of the recent explosion at the premises of a scrap importer at Ghaziabad resulting in the death of ten persons. Consultations have been held with the concerned Ministries, namely Commerce & Industry, Home, Shipping, Steel and External Affairs. Discussions have also taken place between the concerned Trade Associations and the Government of India. Keeping all these aspects in mind, and in supersession of all existing instructions on the subject, it has been decided to follow the following procedure for clearance of imported metal scrap(both ferrous and non-ferrous). 3. The metal scrap may be divided in two categories, namely:- (i) Category-1:- Scrap which has already landed in In ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ms as and when requested. This facility of examination at the importer's premises will not be available to traders. (ii) Similar procedure will be followed for examination of metal scrap consignments at the ports/ICDs/CFSs/LCSs where it is decided to do the examination at the port/ICD/CFS/LCS itself instead of allowing it to be done at the manufacturer-importer's premises. 5. As regards Category-2, i.e. future imports of metal scrap, the following procedure will be followed, namely:- (i) Import of metal scrap in shredded form will be permitted through all ports/ICDs/CFSs/LCSs without any pre- shipment inspection certificate. (i) Import of metal scrap in unshredded, compressed and loose form shall not be permitted from ports listed in ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... the Inspection and Certification Agencies given in Appendix-28 of the Handbook of Procedures (Vol. I). It may be noted that for such scrap in unshredded, compressed or loose form, this pre-shipment certificate will be required irrespective of the fact whether or not the consignment has originated from a country affected by war or rebellion. (iv) In respect of metal scrap in unshredded, compressed or loose form accompanied by a pre-shipment inspection certificate as detailed in clause (iii) above, examination will be 25% of the containers in respect of manufacturer-importers and 50% in respect of traders, for each import consignment, subject to examination of a minimum of one container. The container selected will be examined 100%. Where ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... regarding irregular import of metal scrap. 8. The DGFT has since amended para 2.32 of the Handbook of Procedure (Volume-I) vide their Public Notice No.16/2004-09 dated 15.10.2004. 9. It may be noted that under the Home Ministry's fax message dated 15.10.2004 the State Governments have also been advised to give 15 days grace period to the importers and factory owners to voluntarily declare the existence/discovery of any shells/explosives in the metal scrap lying in their premises. 10. These instructions may be implemented forthwith to ensure quick evacuation/clearance of consignments of metal scrap lying at various customs stations. 11. The difficulties, if any, in implementing these procedures, should immediately be brought to the n ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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