Procedure for movement of Mafi Trailers – reg. - Customs - 02/2010

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (IMPORT) NEW CUSTOM HOUSE, BALLARD ESTATE, MUMBAI 400001 F.No. S/26-138/2009 A(G) Date: 18.01.2010 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 02/2010 Subject: Procedure for movement of Mafi Trailers reg. It is clarified for the guidance of Importers/CHA/Steamer Agents/Shipping Agents/Shipping Lines and all other concerned, that Mafi trailers are not manifested in the form of equipment on board. As per Section 2 (38) stores means goods for use in a vessel or aircraft and includes fuel and spare parts and other articles of equipment, whether or not for immediate fitting. As such, these fall under the definition of stores. Further, Section 86(2) provides for the transit and transshipment of stores stating that any stores imported in a vessel or aircraft may, with the permission of the proper officer, be transferred to any vessel or aircraft as stores for consumption therein. Therefore, the case of Mafi Trailors is covered under the provisions relating to Stores. Sd/- (S.H. HASAN) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (I) MUMBAI