TMI BlogSub: Pilot Implementation of Paperless Processing under SWIFT-Uploading of Supporting Documents-reg.X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ructure to capture digitally signed copies of the supporting documents. Under project Saksham , CBEC has upgraded its IT infrastructure, which would inter alia be used for the introduction of paperless processing under Single Window Interface . for Facilitation of Trade (SWIFT). With the objective of reducing physical interface between Customs/ regulatory agencies and the trade and to increase the speed of clearance, it is proposed to introduce a facility to upload digitally signed supporting documents on a pilot basis to be launched shortly at Air Cargo complex, New Delhi and Chennai Customs House. The pilot will cover all types of imports under ICES. After the completion of the pilot, the facility will be extended to all ICES locations. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... trade, the step by step procedure for electronic document upload is annexed herewith as Annexure A. While preparing a job for submission on ICEGATE in their respective Remote EDI Systems (RES), the authorised persons must ensure that they have uploaded all the necessary supporting documents and obtain Image Reference Number (IRN). Further, While submitting the job for BE generation, the details of the supporting documents (lRN No) to be furnished in a separate table Supporting Docs in addition to the other existing tables. The message format for the table Supporting Docs is annexed with this as Annexure B. A facility has also been provided on ICEGATE to the authorized persons to access and View the documents uploaded by them. 4. In ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... y with his self-assessed copy of the Bill of Entry, approach the designated place for goods registration, document verification and clearance. In case goods are to be examined, the officer examining goods may record the results of inspection / examination online on ICES. 8. Some types of supporting documents are required to be presented in original (as specified in the respective notifications) for verification of seal/ signature etc., for defacement and for the debit of quantities / value. Trade should present hardcopy at the time of the registration of goods or at a place specified by the Commissioner of Customs. It may however be noted that all supporting documents shall be uploaded digitally, including those documents that must be p ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... tion, 2011, was placed on the CBEC website since August 4, 2017 for public feedback. Based on the feedback, the Regulations are being finalized. This updated draft Regulations provide for the authorized person to submit digitally signed electronic integrated declarations (Bills of Entry) and supporting documents and dispenses with the need for trade to submit the corresponding hardcopies. The draft Regulations also provide that the authorised person shall retain, for a period of 5 years from the date of acceptance of the Bill of Entry, all supporting documents in original, which were used or relied upon by him in submitting the electronic integrated declaration, and shall produce them before Customs or other Government agencies in connectio ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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