TMI BlogCompliance of Procedure for movement of import cargo in containers from Port to CFS as prescribed vide Facility Notice No 161/2016, dated 28.11.2016 (and subsequent Public Notices on DPD) and Public Notice No 01/2017, dated 04.01.2017 issued by JNCH in relation to Shipping Lines/Shipping Agents etc under the Provisions of “Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009”: reg.X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... for movement of import cargo in containers from Port to CFS as prescribed vide Facility Notice No 161/2016, dated 28.11.2016 (and subsequent Public Notices on DPD) and Public Notice No 01/2017, dated 04.01.2017 issued by JNCH in relation to Shipping Lines/Shipping Agents etc under the Provisions of Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009 : reg. Attention of the Members of Trade and Industry, steamers/Shipping Agents(SA), Port/Terminal Operators and CFS Operators including all other persons responsible for receipt, storage, delivery, dispatch or otherwise handling of imported goods and export goods in any capacity in a Customs area is invited to the Public Notice No 161/2016, dated 28.11.2016(including subsequent Public Not ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... export goods and for handling of such goods in a customs area shall fulfill the following conditions, namely :- (1) Provide the following to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Customs, namely : (i) Infrastructure, equipment and adequate manpower for loading, unloading, stacking, handling, stuffing and de-stuffing of containers, storage, dispatch and delivery of containers and cargo etc., including :- ------ (o) such other facilities as the Commissioner of Customs may specify having regard to the custody and handling of imported or export goods in a customs area; 4.2 Under Regulation 5 (1)(o) of Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009, direction is issued to all CFSs to give an undertaking that they ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... as well as shipping lines. 5. Direction to Shipping Lines/Shipping Agents (In relation to containers for which choice of CFS as indicated in terms of Public Notice No 161/2016, dated 28.11.2016(including subsequent Public Notices on DPD) has been submitted]: 5.1 Not to insist for submission of Original Bill of Lading (BL) at the time of submission of advance intimation. Original Bill of Lading is required only before issue of delivery order; 5.2 should not prescribe/put any putting extra condition on the importer opting to avail Direct Port Delivery facility as provided under Public Notice No 161/2016, dated 28.11.2016 (including subsequent Public Notices on DPD) (other than what has been provided in the said Facility Notices); ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... icating different preferences. 6.4 In order to reduce transaction cost, obtain Delivery Order in advance either by surrender of Original Bill of lading at the Port of loading itself or as soon as possible immediately after filing of IGM. 6.5 It is also informed to importers that any undue unjustifiable delay in obtaining e-delivery order resulting in delay in Customs clearances, will invite action against importers Customs Brokers. Customs Broker Licensing Regulations, 2013 provides that Customs Brokers shall discharge their obligations as per Regulation 11 (relevant text reproduced below for reference): 11. Obligations of Customs Broker.- A Customs Broker shall - (m) discharge his duties as a Customs Broker with ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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