Centralization of processing of exports of factory Stuffed Containers-reg. - Customs - 20/2008

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (EXPORT) JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, SHEVA DIST RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA F.No. S/12-Gen-2/06-07 AM (EXP) Date: 26.02.2008 Facility Notice No. 20/2008 Subject: Centralization of processing of exports of factory Stuffed Containers-reg. The attention of all exporters, importers, Custom House Agents, members of Trade and all other concerned is invited to the procedure of export of factory stuffed containers. At present the work related to filing of shipping bill, assessment and LEO is distributed in all the CFSs. After arrival of factory stuffed containers in the port, the exporters/CHAs have to approach one of the CFSs for registration and subsequent LEO for such shipping bills. This has led to certain difficulties affecting the export processing work and causing inconvenience to the trade. It is therefore proposed to centralize the work related to factory stuffed containers in a few CFSs as it will lead to more efficient working, at the same time it will also facilitate the trade. With effect from 1.3.2008, the work related to export of factory stuffed containers will be handled only at Punjab Conware CFS and MSWC CFS. This will cover all the work related to export of factory stuffed containers, right from filing of shipping bill at service centre, generation of checklist, assessment, grant of LEO, EP copy generation and amendments including EGM errors. In respect of shipping bills filed on line through ICEGATE assessment and all other processes will be done in either Punjab Conware or MSWC as chosen by exporters or CHAs. In order to facilitate smooth transition, the current procedure of handling the work at all CFSs will also be operational for one month and wef 1.4.2008 work related to export of factory stuffed containers will not be attended to at any CFS except Panjab Conware and MSWC. Any difficulty in the implementation of the Facility Notice may be brought to the notice of the undersigned. Sd/26.2.2008 (K. L. GOYAL) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (EXPORT)