TMI BlogIssues hampering prompt filing of Courier Bill of Entry - Requirement of proper KYC and NOC from Participating Government Agencies like WCCB and PQ etc. — Reg.X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... It has been observed that concerns, doubts and grievances have often been raised by individuals regarding delay in filing the Courier Bill of Entry due to mismatch of KYC documents submitted by importer and also in cases involving NOC from other Agencies like WCCB etc. 2. Regarding issues/doubts related to KYC documents submitted by importer, Authorized Couriers shall immediately report the issue to the Customs (Deputy Commissioner Courier) instead of keeping the matter pending/repeatedly seeking same set of documents from importer and thereby delaying filing of Courier Bill of Entry. Example of a case there was unnecessary delay in filling the Courier Bill of Entry is cited below : On 17 June 2022 the shipment arrived at Internation ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... s thereof or reference to the relevant statutory authorities or to experts before their clearance, namely: - (i) animals and parts thereof, plants and parts thereof; (ii) perishables; (iii) publications containing maps depicting incorrect boundaries of India; (iv) precious and semi-precious stones, gold or silver in any form; As per courier regulations, import of the above items is not allowed through courier mode. However, if such items are still imported through courier mode then Authorized Courier shall take necessary action as soon as the goods land. In case of any doubt regarding applicability of NOC from other agencies, the authorized courier should immediately put up the matter to Customs (Deputy Commissioner Courier) ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... m (the authorized Courier) under relevant notification/rules prior to filing of BoE. Any clearance requests submitted with Authorized Courier by importers should be immediately produced before Deputy Commissioner in charge of Courier without any undue delay. 5. The consignments should be presented to Customs for examination only after the CBoE is filed by the authorized courier. No open examination or inspection of shipments will be done by Customs if the CBoE has not been filed. Risk Management System provides specific instructions for the Appraising Officer, Examining Officer or the Out-of-Charge Officer. The instructions communicated by the RMS on the need for assessment and/or examination shall be meticulously followed by Officers pr ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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