Alignment of State Codes of ICES with GSTN - Implementation of changes in ICES - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE No. 06/2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AIR CARGO CHENNAI VII COMMISSIONERATE NEW CUSTOM HOUSE, MEENAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI - 600 027 F. No. S. Misc.01/2017-18-ED1-ACC Date: 14.06.2017 PUBLIC NOTICE No. 06/2017 Sub: Alignment of State Codes of ICES with GSTN - Implementation of changes in ICES- reg . Attention of all the importers, customs brokers and all trade formations is invited towards the implementation of GST in India w.e.f 01.07.2017. In this regard, several changes are anticipated in BE/SB declarations in alignment with proposed GST implementation. 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). 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 codes is given in Annexure to this Public Notice. NIC RES package has already been modified to reflect this change. This change is proposed to be implemented from 14.06.2017. The trade is advised to make note of the changes and declare the new code to avoid mis-declaration at ICEGATE end. This is issued with approval of the Principal Commissioner of Customs, Chennai VII. Difficulties, if any may please be brought to the notice of the undersigned. (S.P. SINGH) ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS COMMISSIONERATE VII (AIR CARGO)