First time import of goods- Verification of documents – Reg. - Customs - 10/2014

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT) AIR CARGO COMPLEX, SAHAR, ANDHERI (EAST) MUMBAI 400099 F.No.S/3-Misc- PRO-73/2014 ACC Dated: 31/07/2014 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 10/2014 Sub: First time import of goods- Verification of documents Reg. Attention of the Importers/Exporters/CHA s and Trade is invited to the Public Notice No.21/2010 dated 21.05.2010. As per Para 2 of the above said Public Notice, the importers, who are importing goods for the FIRST TIME through ACC, Sahar, Mumbai are required to submit documents mentioned in Para 2(i) to 2(v). Instances have come to notice that certain importers who are engaged only in Service Industry and/or Manufacturing activities who do not necessarily have VAT/Sales Tax Registration certificates are facing difficulties in getting verification of their documents for the said purpose. Trade has represented that this results in delay in clearance and consequently hardship to Importers. With a view to address this problem, Para (2) (i) and 2(v) of the said Public Notice are amended as under:- Para 2 (i) i.e. Copy of VAT/Sales Tax Registration certificate is amended as Copy of VAT/Sales Tax/Central Excise/Service Tax Registration Certificate and Para (2) (v) i.e. Copy of the last Income Tax Return/VAT or Sales Tax Return filed is amended as Copy of the last Income Tax Return/VAT or Sales Tax Return/Central Excise Return/Service Tax Return filed . If there is any difficulty in making available any of the above documents, the importer (or their authorized representative) may approach Additional Commissioner in charge of the Group seeking relaxation. Dy./Asstt. Commissioner, Assessing Group should ensure that there is no delay in putting up such files for necessary orders. The requirements of other documents and procedure mentioned in the said Public Notice remain unchanged. Sd/- Dtd 31.07.2014 (Ravinder Saroop) Commissioner of Customs (Import)