Integration of SEZ online with Customs EDI Systems (ICES) w.e.f.15-4-2015 - Customs - 21/2015

OFFICE OF THE COMMSSIONER OF CUSTOMS (EXPORT), MUMBAI -I, NEW CUSTOM HOUSE, BALLARD ESTATE, MUMBAI -400001 F.No:S/1-64/2008 EDI P-IV Vol-1 DATE: 15.04.2015 PUBLIC NOTICE: 21 /2015 Sub: Integration of SEZ online with Customs EDI Systems (ICES) -Reg. Attention of all Importers/Customs Brokers is invited with regard to the Board s decision on Integration of Customs EDI System with SEZ Online System w.e.f. 15.04.2015 (a process which has so far been carried out manually both for Import Export). This decision is in accordance with the Government s initiative in increasing the Ease of doing business. To facilitate Integration of SEZ online with customs EDI system, the following business flow process would be followed w.e.f. 15.04.2015. Imports 1. Customs EDI system (ICES) shall provide IGM(Sea Air) data to SEZ online on real time basis. 2. The Bills of Entry (B/E) filed by SEZ importers shall get the IGM data integrated at SEZ online system automatically. In case of any infirmity or if validation fails, the importer shall get such infirmity rectified for proper integration of IGM data with B/E. The assessed bill of entry on integration with IGM data would be transmitted to the ICES (alongwith details of authorised representative of SEZ). (Note The present manual procedure of endorsing quintuplet copy by Authorized officer for release of goods from Port/Customs Freight Station (CFS) will be done away with the Integration of SEZ Online with ICES.) 3. The SEZ Importer on transmission of B/E to customs will then approach the Proper Officer of SEZ Transhipment Cell and provide details such as the B/E number etc. for transhipment of goods from port of arrival to SEZ premises. On approval of transhipment in EDI system, after verification of identity of authorized representative, ID, endorsed Bill of Lading, etc. Transhipment number would be generated by the ICES B/E would be marked to the Preventive Officer (PO) for the actual release of goods. Approved order will be printed in Triplicate. i. First copy will be retained by the Transhipment cell. ii. Second copy will be given to the Custodian responsible for delivery of the Goods. iii. Third copy will be handed over by the importer to Authorized Officer to the SEZ on receipt of goods by Transshipment. (Note- The Present system of manually maintaining the Register to assign TSA number will be done away with as only the online generated reference number will be used for the release of the Goods.) In case, the goods are transhipped by the SEZ authorities or a nominated agency, the contact details of the Officers would be provided for random verification of authority. 4. Preventive Officer in-charge of the release of goods will verify the Marks and Numbers in case of LCL cargo and seal number, container number in case of FCL cargo, before release of goods for SEZ Unit. (Note-Presently, the endorsement of goods released is needed on the Quintuplet copy of the B/E which will be dispensed w. e. f. 15.04.2015) 5. On endorsement of release of goods by the PO in ICES , a release of goods message will be generated and transmitted to the SEZ Online so that SEZ Online may maintain timeline for receipt of the same goods and provide goods receipt message to Custom EDI System. After warehousing, a Warehousing message' will be sent from SEZ Online to Customs EDI System. On receipt of Goods Receipt Message from SEZ Online, ICES shall close IGM lines pertaining to SEZ. (Note- Presently, on arrival of goods at a SEZ, the goods are verified by the Authorized Officer of SEZ and on completion of assessment, examination, granting Out of Charge (OOC) and warehousing in SEZ, a Re-warehousing certificate is given by SEZ authorities to Customs at the Port. The physical warehousing certificate shall be dispensed w.e.f. 15.04.2015). Exports 1. In case of export, the Shipping Bills (S/B) is filed by the SEZ Exporter/CHA in the SEZ Online system and the consignment is self-sealed. S/B is assessed and LEO is given by the Authorized Officer of the SEZ. 2. SEZ Online will transmit Shipping Bills data to the ICES on grant of LEO by SEZ authorities. To facilitate quicker clearance, an option may be provided in SEZ Online to provide the details of Rotation No./ Airway Bill No. in the Shipping Bill Sea/Air sites respectively. (Note-Earlier S/B hard copy was endorsed by the SEZ officer and was manually taken to the port by the Exporter/CHA for clearance of goods.This manual procedure will be done away w.e.f. 15.04.2015). 3. In case of Air Cargo, PO will enter the basic details such as S/B No., Date etc., for acknowledging receipt of goods.The goods may be aggregated with other cargo and stuffed in a container /ULD. The Airway Bill No. (MAWB) pertaining to such S/B may be entered/edited by the officer at this stage. 4. In case of sea cargo it should be noted that the goods are been sent directly to the port concerned in case of FCL cargo for verification and then loading on the vessel. In case of LCL cargo the goods first may be sent to CFS for verification and stuffing. PO would then seal the LCL cargo and send it to the port for loading on the Carrier. 5. In case of FCL cargo, the arrival acknowledgement and verification of Container and Seal No. may take place simultaneously. Rotation No. Pertaining to such S/B may be entered/edited by the Office at this stage. 6. In case of LCL cargo, Preventive Officer will enter the basic details such as S/B No., date etc. for acknowledging receipt of goods. The goods may be aggregated with other cargo and stuffed in Container/UCD. The Stuffing report will be entered in the ICES Rotation No. Pertaining to such S/B may be entered/edited by the Office at this stage. 7. It may be noted that if Shipping Bill contains more than 1 package/container then unless the entire goods arrive at the Custom Port, arrival will not be acknowledged in the ICES. If seal is found to be broken or there is a major mis-match then the present procedure of ascertaining conformity to declaration would continue to be followed. The same may be taken up to SEZ authorities who will ascertain the facts and provide amended message in conformity with the goods available. 8. After loading of the goods in the Vessel, EGM will be filed by the Carrier in the ICES and the same would be shared by the ICES with SEZ Online. Any difficulties faced in the Integration of SEZ online with Customs EDI Systems, may kindly be brought to the notice of the Assistant Commissioner (EDI) for further necessary action. Sd/- (15.04.2015) (SUVIR MISRA) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (EXPORT) NEW CUSTOM HOUSE, MUMBAI