Changes in Bills of Entry (BSE) / Shipping Bill (SB) declarations in alignment with proposed GST implementation - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE No. 128/2017

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, CHENNAI VIII (GENERAL) CUSTOM HOUSE, NO.60 RAJAJI SALAI, CHENNAI - 600 001 F. No. S. Misc. 31/2016-Sys.Unit Dated: 15/06/2017. PUBLIC NOTICE No. 128/2017 Sub: Changes in Bills of Entry (BSE) / Shipping Bill (SB) declarations in alignment with proposed GST implementation. Kind attention of Importers/ Exporters/ Customs Brokers and trade is invited to reference of implementation of GST in India w.e.f 01.07.2017. In this regard, several changes are anticipated in Bills of Entry (BSE) / Shipping Bill (SB) declarations in alignment with proposed GST implementation. 2. Currently in ICES, State Codes are maintained as per RBI list, and is being used for declaration in Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills for various purposes. (State of Origin in Shipping Bill and State Code for VAT Registration). 3. As an initial step towards GST implementation, the State Codes are being aligned with Census Codes, the ones used for GST purposes. The list of State code is given in Annexure -I to this Public Notice. 4. It is informed that NIC RES package has already been modified to reflect this change. 5. This change is proposed to be implemented from 14.06.2017. Hence, Importers/ Exporters/ Customs Brokers and trade is requested to make note of the changes and declare the new code to avoid rejection of declaration at ICEGATE End. 4. Difficulties, if any may be brought to the notice of Joint Commissioner (Systems). (DR. ANIL K. NIGAM) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CHENNAI - VIII (GENERAL)