Procedure in relation to release of DPD Importer only after issue of “delivery order”, where CFS is logistic service provider & certain information about shipping lines for reference; reg. - Customs - 27/2017

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-IV) MUMBAI ZONE-II, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE NHAVA SHEVA, TALUKA : URAN, DISTRICT : RAIGAD MAHARASHTRA-400707 F. No. S/22-Gen-38/2015-16/AM(X)/(Part-I) Date: 06.03.2017 Public Notice No. 27/2017 Sub: Procedure in relation to release of DPD Importer only after issue of delivery order , where CFS is logistic service provider certain information about shipping lines for reference; reg. Attention of the Importers, Exporters, General Trade, Port Terminal Operator, Shipping Lines/Shipping Agents, CFSs coming under the jurisdiction of JNCH, Nhava Sheva and all other stakeholders is invited to the Public Notice No 161/2016, dated 28.11.2016 and subsequent Public Notices issued by Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House (JNCH) about various aspects/procedures relating to Direct Port Delivery. 2. There was request from stakeholders to devise a system so that container is released to DPD Importer only after issue of delivery order even in case where CFS is logistic service provider. There is also need to ensure that OOC is obtained by DPD importer before such consignments are cleared. Further, for the purpose of advance intimation to be submitted by DPD importer to shipping lines and also for the purpose of issue of advance e-do, request was received from trade to provide desired information in respect of all shipping lines. 3. In this regard, it is clarified that in such cases, where CFS Logistics is being used ( CFS Code as Stacking code ) for evacuation of DPD containers, it is the responsibility of concerned CFS to ensure that container is released to DPD Importer only after verification of delivery order . 4. Similarly, it is also clarified that in such cases, where CFS Logistics is being used ( CFS Code as Stacking code ) for evacuation of DPD containers, it is the responsibility of concerned CFS to ensure that Customs Out of Charge (OOC) has been obtained before the container leave the Port Terminals enter the CFS. Officer at the gate of CFS will verify the compliance (OOC obtained before the container leave the Port Terminals enter the CFS). 5. As regards request for information in respect of all shipping lines. It is being informed that email address, mobile no, land line no and contact details of concerned person of shipping lines are enclosed as Annexure to this Public Notice (based on information received shipping lines) for the purpose of reference of DPD Clients (for the purpose of advance intimation as well as issue of advance e-do). 6. This, issues with approval of the Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone-II, JNCH. Action to be taken in terms of decisions taken in this Public Notice should be considered as standing order for the purpose of officers and staff. Sd/- (SUBHASH AGRAWAL) Commissioner of Customs (NS-IV).