TMI BlogInternational transshipment of LCL containers at Indian portsX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... approved places under the jurisdiction of identified Custom Houses. Currently, this facility is provided at Chennai, Cochin, Nhava Sheva, and Tuticorin. 4.2 The following procedure is prescribed on arrival of the international transshipment (ITP) containers: (i) The application for international transshipment of FCL cargo can be made by master of the vessel or his authorized agent, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) or any other person duly authorized in this behalf by the foreign supplier; (ii) No goods for international transshipment should be unloaded from the vessel until the permission for the same has been given by the Assistant/Deputy Commissioner of Customs authorized in this behalf by the Commissioner of Customs, ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... seal in the presence of the custodian/shipping agent and same should be recorded. Such containers will be examined 100% by the Customs Officers and findings recorded thereof and put up to the Assistant/Deputy Commissioner in charge for further action. (vi) LCL cargo meant for a foreign port outside India would be de-stuffed in the presence of Customs Officer and stored in a secured area as provided by custodian. LCL cargo may contain consignments meant for transshipment to any port outside India as well as consignments for home consumption or transshipment to ICDs. This would necessitate segregation of the two types of cargo at the time of de-stuffing and moving them to respective storage areas under Customs escort. Till such time, suff ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Customs Act, 1962. However goods which are restricted as per the FTP may be permitted for transshipment to destination abroad. (xi) Further, transshipment shall not be allowed to any port / destination, in respect of which any order or prohibition is in force for the time being. Commissioners may also prescribe any additional safeguard for securing safe transshipment. The provisions of Section 48 relating to the procedure in case of goods not transshipped within 30 days after unloading shall apply to the good meant for transshipment as these are also imported goods . (xii) For international transshipment of LCL containers, the Commissioners should adopt consultative approach with the stakeholders/operators to identify suitable prem ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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