TMI BlogFirst time importers, verification of documentsX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ers, who are importing goods for first time through ACC, Import Commissionerate. 2. Representations have been received from first time importers/other stakeholders highlighting problems being faced during verification of documents by Customs. It has been represented that number of documents are being asked from them, which adds to the transaction cost and is also leading to increase in dwell time. 3. With the objective to promote ease of doing business, reducing use of paper, to make import easier and hassle free and also to facilitate easy access of database of first-time importers, procedure for KYC verification of first-time importers would be as under: (i) A 'KYC cell' has been establish ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... t year/ month, as the case may be; or (ii) Certificate from the Bank, with whom the bank account is being maintained for the purpose of remittance of foreign exchange to the effect that account is being maintained satisfactorily. 4. Further, if an importer has imported from any other Customs House and submits proof of past import made, then, normally, fresh set of documents would not be insisted upon, except for random verification, wherever necessary. 5. It is expected from Customs Brokers that they discharge their obligations as per Regulation 11 of Customs Broker Licensing Regulations, 2013 (relevant text reproduced below for reference) in proper form and manner and exercise all due diligence. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... NAME OF IMPORTER GSTIN IEC NO. (iv) The KYC Cell should get, the details submitted by such first-time importer, verified with the help of SIIB. (v) ADC/JC in charge of SIIB shall ensure that physical verification of the address declared in the IEC is completed at the earliest in at least 10% of the cases. (vi) For verification of out station addresses, Customs formation nearest to that address may be requested to verify the address of such first-time importer. (vii) Officer responsible to complete verification of aforesaid ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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