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TMI BlogProcedure for import/export through Personal Carriage - reg.X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ial cargo, especially for export/ import of gems and jewellery and for prototypes that can reduce time and cost for exports/imports. 3. In this regard, relevant paras of Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023 and Handbook of Procedures (HBP), 2023 may be referred regarding the policy conditions for the import and export of Gems and Jewellery or samples/prototypes (Summary of certain key paras is provided in Annexure-I for ease of reference). 4. The dutiability of export/ import of samples/prototypes through personal carriage is governed by Customs notifications such as 154/94-Cus dated 13.07.1994 (dealing with import of samples, price lists, commercial samples or prototypes imported as baggage or by post, Air or Courier service and prototypes of engineering goods imported as samples for executing or securing export orders), 08/2016-Cus dated 05.02.2016 (dealing with goods imported for display or use at certain listed events) and 52/2003-Cus dated 31.03.2003 relating to EoU may also be referred to. 5. In view of extant legal provisions, CBIC has decided to harmonise the procedure across the specified airports and introduce electronic processing of Bill of Entry/ Shipping Bill pertainin ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ndbook of Procedures. 2 4.46 of FTP Personal carriage of gems and jewellery export parcels by foreign bound passengers may be permitted as per the Handbook of Procedures 3 4.87 of HBP Allows personal carriage of gems and jewellery export parcels by foreign bound passengers from EOU and all DTA through 9 airports (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Jaipur). Export Proceeds shall be realised through normal banking channel. 4 4.79 (c) & (d) of HBP (export for exhibitions/export promotion tours) -- has value limit of upto US$1 Million/US$ 5 million and time limit of 45/60/90 days, as the case may be, for bringing back goods taken out for exhibitions etc. 5 4.90 of HBP Re--import of duty--free jewellery rejected and returned by buyer upto 2% of FoB value of exports in preceding licencing year with refund of any benefits availed Import -- Personal Carriage of Gems and Jewellery / Branded Jewellery 6 4.46 of FTP Import parcels by an Indian importer/foreign national may be permitted as per the Hand Book of Procedures 7 4.88 of HBP Personal carriage of gems and jewellery import parcels by an Indian importer/ Forei ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... --I attached with this Circular, by providing additional details such as e--ticket no., PNR number, the importer's IEC (Import Export Code), details of goods, HS Code etc. 1.6 On detention of the goods, the detention receipt shall be received by the passenger which will need to be presented later by the importer for clearance. Role of the Customs Officer: 1.7 The Bill of Entry filed in advance shall be verified by the PAG officer, if selected by RMS, as per the extant procedure. 1.8 On submission of the request for temporary detention by the passenger along with the goods, the packages are allowed detention by the Customs officer at the airport. Once allowed, the import parcel shall be sealed with Customs seal and deposited in the warehouse under Customs escort and detention receipt will be issued to the passenger. 1.9 The Customs officer at the airport shall match the details with the passenger manifest and electronically make a cargo arrival report containing above details submitted by the passenger. 1.10 Based on the type of goods and facility available, examination may be conducted either at the airport or at the Air Cargo Complex. If the examination is to be conduct ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... The goods are brought to the designated place in the Airport or in Air--cargo complex for export. After examination and clearance, the export goods shall be packed and sealed with Customs seal. The sealed parcel will move to the warehouse in airport under Customs escort. 2.8 In case the exporter presents the goods before 12:00 hrs (noon), then it may be ensured that the goods are provided LEO on the same day. 2.9 On exporter's request for temporary detention, the export goods are allowed detention by the Customs officer at the airport. On deposit of the packed export goods at the warehouse in the airport, the exporter shall be issued a Detention Receipt (DR) acknowledging the receipt of the goods. 2.10 On the day of departure, Customs officer will escort the passenger from departure hall after immigration to the warehouse for withdrawing the export parcel on presentation of detention receipt. 2.11 After receipt of export parcel, the passenger shall be escorted by Customs officer for boarding the flight. 2.12 Departure of the passenger shall be confirmed through the passenger manifest filed by the airline and the proof of export shall be confirmed by the Customs officer at the ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... mend the Shipping Bill accordingly. If for any reason, the exporter could not undertake the trip, exporter may follow the procedure as specified by way of public notice for cancellation of Shipping Bill and return of the goods. Role of Passenger: 4.6 On the date of departure, the passenger may arrive early keeping sufficient time (at least 2 hours in addition to time specified by airlines for check--in) and bring the detention receipt. He shall approach Customs office on Departure side after immigration, and present the original Detention Receipt for taking the possession of goods through personal carriage. 4.7 Exporter may also authorise the passenger to directly bring the goods to the airport for examination and clearance before 12:00 hrs (noon) on the date of departure, in which case the passenger may arrive before 12:00 hrs (noon), keeping sufficient time for completion of customs procedures and personal carriage in one--go. The passenger should factor time required for completion of clearance process, time required by airlines for check--in and completion of immigration and security protocols. Role of Customs Officer: 4.8 The shipping bill shall be subject to verificati ..... 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