Facility of Direct Port Delivery to select ACP Client importers availing the Direct Port Delivery Facility

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..... at 'Direct Port Delivery' (herein after referred to as DPD) for imported cargo will be permitted for reputed importers having Accredited Client Programme (ACP) status on a selective basis. The DPD permission will be granted by Commissioner of Customs, Cochin, on the basis of application by individual importers. 2. Application for Direct Port Delivery Facility 2.1 All the importers who are ACP status holders, who wish to avail of the facility, are required to apply for Direct Port Delivery to the Commissioner of Customs in the prescribed Proforma set out at Annexure A through (Risk Management Division/SIIB). The request will be processed and the decision will be communicated to the applicant. 2.2 While considering the request, due accou .....

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..... rge of ICTT Vallarpadom with an endorsement that the Out of Charge is subject to Seal Verification. 3.4 The Divisional Superintendent of Customs, ICTT, Vallarpadom shall direct (on the hard copy of Bill of Entry) the Preventive Officer posted in the area to physically check the identification particulars and seals of the containers and allow clearance of the containers if everything is found in order. Damaged containers or those with tampered seals will not be allowed DPD.The Bills of Entry shall be returned to the Asst/Deputy Commr of Customs house for cancellation of 'Out of Charge' granted with a covering note after complying with the Survey and other procedures as laid down in para 4 of the Trade Facility 4/2011 dtd 10/02/2011. These .....

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..... of Customs, Vallarpadom for reconciliation of statements 4. Procedure for Shipping Line/ Shipping Agents/ Shipping Lines or agents while filling the IGM shall clearly indicate at the time of filing of IGM the fact of the subject importer/ container being eligible for DPD. They should give intimation of arrival of the vessel and give delivery orders to the importer well in advance for taking DPD immediately after Entry Inwards. 5. Procedure relating to Port Terminals The Port Terminals are required to provide earmarked space in their Yards to keep containers belonging to approved importers of DPD so as to facilitate logistics relating to trailer movements. The importer shall be responsible for intimating the list/job order of Containers .....

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