The Public Notice issued by the Office of Principal Commissioner ...

Customs Clarifies IGST Refund Process for Exporters Facing SB005 Error Due to Invoice Mismatches; Steps for Correction Outlined.

May 23, 2024

Circulars     Customs

The Public Notice issued by the Office of Principal Commissioner of Customs addresses the issue of IGST refunds on exports that remain unprocessed due to SB005 error, which is caused by invoice mismatch. Exporters are advised to ensure that invoice details in GSTR 1 and shipping bills align to avoid this error. Customs officers can now verify information and sanction refunds for correct invoice details despite discrepancies in shipping bills. Exporters must provide a concordance table linking GST invoices with shipping bill invoices for error rectification. A fee of Rs.1000 per shipping bill is required for this service. Refund claims will only be processed for cases with SB005 error code. Difficulties should be reported to the Asst Commissioner of Customs.

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