ICES Advisory 008/2017-Alignment of state Codes of ICES with GSTN-Implementation of Changes in ICES - Customs - TRADE NOTICE. No. 05/2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE: DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CUSTOM HOUSE, PORT AREA, VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 035 F. No. S2/08/2017-EDl Date: 14/06/2017 TRADE NOTICE. No. 05/2017 Sub: ICES Advisory 008/2017-Alignment of state Codes of ICES with GSTN-Implementation of Changes in ICES-Reg. Attention of all Trade is invited to the ICES Advisory 008/2017 on the above subject. 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 -l. 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 Deputy Commissioner of Customs (EDI) SUDHAKAR MISHRA ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS.