TMI BlogStandard Operating Procedure (SOP) at Integrated Check Post (ICP), Raxaul for movement of export/import cargo and transit cargo through Integrated Check Post, RaxaulX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... he procedure to be followed at ICP, Raxaul for cross border movement of export/ import cargo and transit cargo between India and Nepal is as under: I. ICP provides proper infrastructure, space and facilities at one place for all the concerned agencies performing their specified jobs which are necessary in effecting clearance of goods by the Customs. Here, it is to emphasize that all movements of vehicles, passengers, export/import cargo, empty trucks/containers through ICP are to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Customs Act, 1962, Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009(hereinafter referred to as HCCAR, 2009 ) and other Circulars/Instructions/Public Notices issued in this regard from time to time. II. At ICP, Raxaul, Export as well as Import is facilitated through Indian Customs EDI System (ICES) which is an online, real time electronic interface with trade, transport, banks, and regulatory agencies concerned with Customs clearance of export import cargo through ICEGATE. ICES is designed to exchange/transact Customs clearance related information electronically using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). The movement of the trucks and the cargo ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Duty if any: If export duty is applicable then the exporter has to pay Export Duty/Cess. Registration: The Bill of Export so appraised/assessed by the Superintendent and/or the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Customs, is marked to Inspector for registration. Those Bills of Export which are not selected for appraisement by RMS, are directly marked to the Customs Inspector for registration. The registration of export cargo is done by the Inspector. (c) Export General Manifest (EGM) filed by Transporter/CHA ( Anexure C filing): Under Section 41 of the Customs Act, 1962, EGM shall be filed after award of Let Export Order (LEO) but prior to border crossing of the export cargo laden vehicle. At ICP, Raxaul, the EDT system mandates compulsory filing of EGM (vehicle details) in specific proforma of Annexure-C by the Transporter/CHA for processing of Bill of Export. Thus, at the ICP, Raxaul, EGM is filed after generation of Bill of Export, but, before the award of LEO . (d) Arrival of Export Cargo in ICP: Only in case where Bill of Export is filed by the exporter/CHA under ED! system, the Custodian will permit the export cargo laden vehicles to enter ICP. The v ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Cus (NT); dated May 11, 2918 has issued the Bill of Entry (Electronic Integrated Declaration and Paperless Processing) Regulations, 2018 for paperless filing and processing of Bill of Entry (end to end paperless process for clearance of Import consignments). Accordingly, for imports, working procedure will be adopted at ICP, Raxaul as per this Regulation. Prior to the arrival of import cargo, 1GM is generated by the Importer/CB under ICES at RES or at the Service Centre located in the ICP, by filing details of goods intended for importation including details of vehicle, number of packages, weight, Bill of Lading. Also they have to upload relevant documents in E-Sanchit at ICEGATE through RES and to get IRN No. in terms of Circular No. 40/2017-Customs, dated 13.10.2017. Subsequently, on the basis of 1GM Number and IRN No., Bill of Entry will be generated. (b) Arrival of Import Cargo in ICP: Custodian allows the Import cargo laden vehicle to enter the Indian Territory (ICP) on the basis of Bill of Entry filed. As soon as such cargo enters ICP, it will be the responsibility of the Custodian for safety and security of the goods and for secure exit thereof from ICP to its scheduled ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... on given by RMS or by the appraising officer in presence of Importer/CB. The Custodian will provide all the required logistics and man power support for loading and unloading of cargo as and when required by the Customs Officer during the course of examination of the import cargo. Weighment of cargo and/or drawing of samples (if any) will be carried only if the same is required and necessary direction is given in this regard by RMS or by the appraising officer. If any cargo could not be cleared on the day of arrival on account of delay in getting Plant/Animal Quarantine clearance, non- payment of duty or for any other reason, the Custodian will be responsible for security and safety of the cargo. Out of Charge: Inspector submits examination report through EDI and the Bill of Entry is marked to the Superintendent for giving Out of Charge (OOC). If the Bill of Entry is not selected for examination, Out of Charge is given by the Superintendent on the basis of relevant documents only. In case where the Bill of Entry is selected for examination, the Superintendent gives OOC on the basis of examination report submitted by the Inspector and the relevant documents. (d) Gener ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... icates an alert about any unauthorized un-sealing, the Customs officer will make due verification of the goods to check whether the same are in accordance with e-CTD. 4. CTD EXPORT (EXPORT BY NEPAL TO THIRD COUNTRY): (a) (a) On arrival of the container cargo from Nepal, the Customs officer merely checks the one-time-lock (OTL) of the container put on it and if found intact, he allows the same for its scheduled destination in India (designated seaport), without examination, unless there is some reasonable belief to do otherwise. In case where the *onetimelock1 is found broken/defective, the officer will make due verification to check whether the goods are in accordance with the CTD. If the goods are found in accordance with the CTD, he will put a fresh one-time-lock and allow the container for its destination. The serial number of the new one-time-lock shall be endorsed on the CTD. (b) For the purpose of CTD export, facility of ECTS is yet to be operationalized at ICP, Raxaul. 5. Entry and exit of Indian empty vehicles after unloading of exported goods in Nepal: After unloading of export cargo in Nepal, the empty Indian vehicles will be allowed to enter into the ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... kers/CHAs of CBs/Importers/Exporters, Empty and loaded Indian vehicles. (ii) Border Guarding Force i.e. (hereinafter referred to as As Border Guarding Force along the Indo-Nepal Border, SSB is responsible for security safety of the Customs notified area/ premises of the ICP. (iii) Other PGAs like Immigration, Plant Quarantine, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Banks etc. will work in accordance with relevant statutory provisions. IV. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTODIAN: (a) Vide Notification No. 01/2017 dated 03.11.2017 issued by this office, M/s. Balmer Lawrie Company Ltd. has been appointed as the Custodian and Customs Cargo Service Provider , so it will comply all the provisions of Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regulation, 2009. (b) As per the provisions of HCCAR, 2009 read with Customs Act, 1962 and Notification No. 01/2017 dated 03.11.2017 issued by this office, the Custodian has been made responsible to ensure prohibition of unauthorized access of persons in the Customs Area earmarked for Export/ Import i.e. the Export/Import Complex. (c) For their services like - Entry-cum-Parking, Weighment, Storage, Examination and Cargo handling, the ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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