Procedure to be followed in respect of re-export of Imported goods which are not sought to be cleared for home consumption by importer-reg. - Customs - 11/2012

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (EXPORT) JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA TAL.URAN, DIST. RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA 400707 F.No. S/12-Gen- 07/2011-12 AM(X) Date: 01/02/2012 Public Notice No. 11/2012 SUBJECT: Procedure to be followed in respect of re-export of Imported goods which are not sought to be cleared for home consumption by importer-reg. Reference is invited to Public Notice 90/2011 dtd 16/06/2011 on the above subject. 2. Representations have been received that requirement of physical shifting of goods from Bonded warehouse to Export shed within the same CFS for re-export under section 59 of the Customs Act, 1962, should be done away with. 3. Para 3 of the Public Notice 90/2011 dtd 16/06/2011 states that after the shipping Bill for re-export has been marked to the AC/DC (Export Docks) of the export shed concerned, the said AC/DC shall depute a P.O. posted in export shed to escort the goods from the import shed/bond to the export shed within the same CFS . This requirement of physical transfer of imported goods from bonded warehouse to the Export shed under Preventive Escort within the same CFS for Re Export purpose is now hereby discontinued and the imported goods may be re-exported directly from the bonded warehouse in the same CFS. 4. As regards the examination of the said goods at the time of re-export, since the goods have already been examined by the Import group/docks at the time of import and the said goods remain in bonded Warehouse under Custom Supervision within the same shed; there may not be any further need for examination at the time of re-export. The Export Shed Supdt./Appraiser posted in the said shed or the one deputed by DC/AC (Export Docks), shall follow the normal procedure with respect to inspecting lot, checking marks and no. description etc. in the bonded warehouse within same CFS and re-export permission should be granted from the bonded premises itself, if everything is found in order. 5. The aforesaid procedure shall come into force with immediate effect and shall be followed by the officers and staff concerned. 6. Any difficulty noticed in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the undersigned. 7. All other procedures regarding re-export of imported goods remains the same as mentioned in Public Notice 90/2011 dated 16/06/2011 read with Public Notice 95/2003 dated 07/11/2003. Sd/-01.02.2012 Commissioner of Customs (Export) JNCH, Nhava Sheva Mumbai-II