Alignment of State Codes of ICES with GSTN - Implementation of changes in ICES - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 33/2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (AIR PORT ADMIN.) CUSTOM HOUSE 15/1 STRAND ROAD. KOLKATA- 700001 F. No. S51-12/2017C0-ords date: 29-06-2017 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 33/2017 Subject: Alignment of State Codes of ICES with GSTN - Implementation of changes in ICES - Reg. Attention of all concerned is invited towards the roll out of GST in India with effect from In this regard, several changes are anticipated in BE/SB declarations in alignment with. proposed GST implementation. 2. Currently in ICES, State Codes are maintained as per RBI list, and is used being 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 NIC RES package has already been modified to reflect this change. This change is proposed to be implemented from 14.06.2017. The trade may be advised to make note of the changes and declare the new code to avoid declaration at ICEGATE end. 4. Difficulties if any may be brought to the notice of System Manager/ADC (EDI), Custom House, Kolkata or [email protected]. (Devendra Nagvenkar) Commissioner of Customs (Airport Admn.) Custom House Kolkata