Operationalization of Drive Through Scanner; Procedure (revised) to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 04/2019

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, NS-III MUMBAI CUSTOMS ZONE-II JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, TAL:- URAN, DIST : RAIGAD. PIN 400 707. F. No. S/22-Gen-402/2017-18/AM(I)/JNCH. Pt. I Dated 04.01.2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 04/2019 Subject: - Operationalization of Drive Through Scanner; Procedure (revised) to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning- 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 165/2016 dated 02.12.2016, Public Notice No 26/2017 dated 02.03.2017, Public Notice No 59/2018, dated 13.04.2018, Standing Order 30/2017 (regarding linkage between CSM application and Bill of Entry (BE) Module of ICES) and Public Notice No 146/2018, dated 09.11.2018 about procedure to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning at various scanners. 2. After the linkage between Container Selection Module commonly known as CSM Application and Bill of Entry module of ICES has been established, a new feature is appearing as pop-up on the screen of OOC officers. The Docks Examiner and OOC Officer are able to see on their screen whether a container has been selected for scanning or not. 3. Public Notice No. 26/2017 stipulated standard procedures for containers selected for scanning and standing order 30/2017 contains directions for the officers for ensuring certain compliance before giving Out of Charge to such consignments. In view of difficulties being faced by trade and officers in following above Public Notice and Standing order, revised procedure was devised vide Public Notice No 59/2018, dated 13.04.2018 for facilitating scanning and allow DPD facility for containers (imported by DPD importers) selected for scanning. 4. With the operationalisation of new Drive Through Scanner (DTS) rear PUB Building, Public Notice No 146/2018, dated 09.11.2018 was issued to inform procedure to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning at DTS. However, due to discontinuation of operation of Mobile Scanner installed insider Port Terminal (JNPCT), it has been decided that following revised procedure would be required to be followed by importers including DPD importers. 5. containers are selected for scanning at Drive Through Scanner or Fixed Scanner (other than DPD Importers): i. If any container is selected for scanning at Drive Through Scanner / Fixed Scanner, OOC for such consignment can be obtained at DPD / RMS Facilitation Cell orit has been scanned, image is clean and BE is facilitated for examination. ii. No OOC should be given for at DPD / RMS Facilitation Centre , if either image is not clean or BE is not facilitated for examination . 6. Where DPD Containers are selected for scanning at Drive Through Scanner or Fixed Scanner : As mentioned above, if any container (imported by DPD importers) is selected for scanning at Drive Through Scanner , No OOC should be given for such container at DPD RMS Facilitation Cell unless it has been scanned, image is clean and BE is facilitated for examination. 6.1 If importer is availing DPD-CFS option: i. If any container is selected for scanning at Drive Through Scanner or Fixed Scanner , the same will be scanned at the respective Scanner. ii. However, if due to any reason, Fixed Scanner is not in operation, then in such cases NOT SCANNED AT FIXED SCANNER rubber stamp is required to be endorsed on EIR Copy and such containers should be brought to DTS for scanning by the nominated/preferred CFS of the importer. List of said container should also be communicated by AO / Superintendent incharge of Fixed Scanner to concerned AC / DC, CSD (email: [email protected]) with copy to ADC / JC incharge of CSD through email) at every 2 hours. iii. Same procedure should be followed if due to any reason, Drive Through Scanner is not in operation, iv. There is no change in procedure in respect of said importers as in such cases as such containers are evacuated from Terminal by the nominated / preferred CFS only and not by the Importer/CB themselves 6.2 If importer is availing DPD-DPD option (other than AEO T-2 AEO-T3): i. As mentioned in Para 4 above, Mobile Scanner installed inside JNPCT Terminal has been discontinued. Earlier, as provided in the Public Notices [Public Notice No 26/2017 dated 02.03.2017, Public Notice No 59/2018, dated 13.04.201], DPD importers availing DPD-DPD option were allowed OOC first so that they can send trailers to pick up their import containers, get scanning done and take delivery if nothing suspicious noticed. However, due to discontinuation of Mobile Scanner, it is not possible to continue with the same procedure as Terminals don t allow the entry of Trailers inside Terminal (for pick up DPD containers) without OOC and DO (delivery order). ii As mentioned above, if any container is selected for scanning at Drive Through Scanner or Fixed Scanner, No OOC should be given for such container at DPD RMS Facilitation Cell unless it has been scanned, image is clean and BE is facilitated for examination. Therefore, in such cases, importer availing DPD can avail only DPD-CFS option. iii. Therefore, in cases where containers of importer availing DPD-DPD option are selected for scanning at Drive Through scanner , Such containers have to be evacuated from Terminal by the nominated / preferred CFS only and not by the Importer/CB themselves. 6.3. If importer is availing DPD-DPD option and importer is also AEO T-2 AEO-T3 client or any other importers as allowed by Customs to avail this special procedure: It is clarified that for importers exercising DPD-DPD option and also having AEO T-2 or AEO T-3 status has also the option / facility to using their own logistic / transport for evacuation of containers selected for scanning at DTS / Fixed Scanner, if they follow the following procedure: i. It has been decided that if any such container is selected for scanning at Drive Through Scanner or Fixed Scanner , the same will be scanned only at Drive Through Scanner (DTS) only. ii. However, if due to any reason, DTS is not in operation, procedure as prescribed in Para 6.1(ii) should be followed. iii. Importers intending to avail this procedure are not only should be AEO T-2 AEO-T3 clients but should ensure that they obtain Delivery Order (DO) from shipping lines in advance. iv. Such DPD importers would be required to make specific request to Customs to allow DPD-DPD option in respect of containers selected for scanning at DTS / Fixed Scanner. V List of such importers, allowed by Customs to avail DPD-DPD option would be made available (and updated from time to time) at JNCH DPD website (http://www.jawaharcustoms.gov.in/ )by JNCH Customs. vi. In such cases, Terminal will devise a procedure to release and entry of trailers of DPD importer (for evacuation / pick up of DPD container) on the basis of delivery orders obtained from shipping lines without insisting for copy of Outof- Charge (OOC) issued by Customs. This procedure should be available on their (Terminal) website also. vii. Before issue of this Public Notice, DPD importer, after loading of containers were getting endorsement on EIR copy from Boarding Office (about genuineness of OOC copy) and endorsement of CSD officer (in case of container selected for scanning (as proof of clean image) and CISF has been allowing release / delivery on the basis of such endorsements. In such cases, Boarding officer has also been giving approval on Terminal Operating System (TOS) of Terminal Operators. viii. In the new procedure, endorsement on EIR copy from Boarding Office (about genuineness of OOC copy) will continue but there is no need for any endorsement by CSD officer (in case of container selected for scanning) and CISF should allow release / delivery on the basis of endorsement on EIR copy from Boarding Office only. In such cases, Boarding Officer should continue to give approval on Terminal Operating System (TOS) of Terminal. ix. Thereafter, such containers should be brought to DTS by DPD importer for scanning. x. Procedure to be followed after scanning is same for importers availing DPD-CFS and DPD-DPD options. 7. Procedure after Scanning: A. Where containers are found clean after scanning at Drive Through Scanner : i. IF BE is facilitated for examination, Importer / Customs Broker can obtain OOC either from DPD / RMS Facilitation Cell of Import Docks officer incharge of preferred CFS . ii. IF BE is not facilitated for examination, Importer / Customs Broker need to obtain OOC only from Import Docks officer incharge of preferred CFS . B. Where containers are found Suspicious on scanning, i. CSD Officer will endorse suspicious stamp on the EIR copy and container will be required to be examined as per the present norms by the Docks officer at nominated/preferred CFS. ii. Further action would be taken as per result of examination and other compliances. iii. In case there is more than one container in the Bill of Entry and importer/CB has taken part delivery of containers not selected for scanning, it shall be the responsibility of the importer/CB to keep the seals of such containers intact and shall produce the said Containers before Customs for examination. Concerned Group and Docks to ensure that requisite action should be taken with in respect of all such containers covered by the said BE. 8. Where the scanning list could not be generated:- Up to 15% DPD containers will be selected by ADC / JC (CSD), and only these containers need to be scanned at DTS Scanner (other than containers originated /coming from Pakistan and containers of Metal Scrap) as per procedure at Para 5, 6.1, 6.2 6.3 above. 9. In case of any difficulty, the specific issue may be brought to the notice of Deputy/Assistant Commissioner in charge of DPD Cell, NS-III (email address: [email protected]) or Deputy/Assistant Commissioner in charge of CSD, NS-III (email address: [email protected]). 10. 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-III).