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Subject: - Pilot implementation of paperless processing under SWIFT — Uploading of supporting documents regarding -Reg.

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..... ed 13th October, 2017 (issued from F.No.450/148/2015-Cus.IV) regarding uploading of supporting documents. Under the project Saksham CBEC has upgraded its IT infrastructure, which is inter alia being 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, other regulatory agencies and the trade, and to further enhance the speed of clearance of import cargo, a facility to upload digitally signed supporting documents on a pilot basis has already been introduced at Air Cargo Complex, New Delhi and Chennai Customs House. 2. Under CBEC Circular No. 10/2015 dated March 31, 2015, and Circular 26/2015 dated November 23, .....

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..... tton for login into ICEGATE by using his/her access credentials and then Click on e‐SANCHIT link provided in left vertical menu to redirect on e‐SANCHIT. The step‐by‐step procedure for upload of supporting documents is also provided on the ICEGATE website. The same is also Annexed along with this Public Notice. While preparing a job for submission on ICEGATE in their respective Remote EDI Systems ﴾RES﴿, the authorized persons must ensure that they have uploaded all the necessary supporting documents. A facility has also been provided on ICEGATE to the authorized persons to access and view the documents uploaded by them. 5.2 In case the authorized person seeks to provide a document after the generatio .....

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..... essed 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 presented in hardcopy. For .....

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..... r the Customs Act 1962 or any other law for the time being in force. 11. To facilitate smooth functioning of this facility of uploading the supporting documents, the feedback, queries/difficulties, in implementation of this Public Notice (issued in reference to CBEC Circular No.40/2017-Customs dated 13-10-2017), if any, shall be brought to the notice of the undersigned or may be addressed to the Deputy Commissioner of Customs(EDI), JNCH, Nhava Sheva by email to edi@jawaharcustoms.gov.in or Deputy/Assistant Commissioner in charge of Appraising Main (Import), NS-III (email address: appraisingmain.jnch@gov.in ) 12. A file containing Frequently asked questions and their answers (also available on the ICEGATE website) has also been repro .....

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..... documents at a time. Question: What is the maximum file size that can be uploaded? Answer: Maximum acceptable file size is 1 MB only. Question: Will I be able to upload documents having same name? Answer: No, as per business requirement, all documents to be uploaded must have different name. Uploader should provide meaningful file names to documents so that they can recognize and handle the file more effectively. Question: How can I attach my digital signature with documents to be uploaded? Answer: On ICEGATE website, a utility is provided in which user can attached DSC to their document. The web utility is publically available and free. It can be accessed via below link (https://www.icegate.gov.in/digitalSign/digital .....

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..... , which is the unique reference to a batch of uploaded documents. Five IRN numbers can have one DRN. IRN stands for Image reference number, which is unique to each document. A group of IRN should be entered into the Bill of Entry, not DRN. Question: What are the other ways to access e-SANCHIT application? Answer: You can access e-SANCHIT application via ICEGATE website only. Question: What are the reasons for invalid digital signature? Answer: You signature not registered on ICEGATE website or you have not signed the document which you are trying to upload. Question: What can I do if the document format is not pdf? Answer: Only PDF documents are supported on e-SANCHIT application, you can contact the document issuer .....

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