Exemption from drawal of samples for the purpose of grant of drawback to the AEO certificate holders - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 15/2017

MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CUSTOM HOUSE, NEW HARBOUR ESTATE, THOOTHUKUDI 628004. C.No.VIII/48/06/2016-Cus.Pol. Date: 12.06.2017 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 15/2017 Subject: Exemption from drawal of samples for the purpose of grant of drawback to the AEO certificate holders.-reg. Attention of all Exporters /Importers/Custom Brokers/ Clearing Agents / Steamer Agents/Shipping agents/Trade and Industry and Public is invited to Board's Circular No. 18/2017 dated 29.05.2017. 2. As per Circular No. 5/2017-Cus dated 28.2.2017, exporters who have been accorded Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certificate (Tier II Tier III) in terms of Circular No. 33/2016-Customs dated 22.07.2016 have been exempted from the requirements of drawal of samples for the purpose of grant of drawback, except in case of any specific information or intelligence. 3. In continuation of above mentioned Circular, and as a measure of further facilitation, it has been decided to extend the exemption from the requirements of drawal of samples for the purpose of grant of drawback to Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) holding Tier-I certificate, except in case of any specific information or intelligence. 4. Difficulties faced in this regard, if any, may be brought to the notice of this Office. (K.V.V.G. DIWAKAR) COMMISSIONER