Procedure of import cargo for non-insecticidal use under CIB permit - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 48/2019

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-IV), MUMBAI ZONE-II, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, TALUKA: URAN, DISTRICT: RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA-400707. F.No. S/26-Misc-130/2018-19 Gr. II(A-B) Date: 27.05.2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 48/2019 Sub: Procedure of import cargo for non-insecticidal use under CIB permit; reg. Attention of the Importers, Exporters, General Trade and all other stakeholders is invited to various other decisions communicated through Public Notices issued from time to time for smooth clearing of import consignments and to reduce dwell time of import. 2. It has been noticed that some importers are importing goods (pesticides/fungicide and other items of Chapter 38 which require CIB permit) in anticipation of CIB permit on the basis of their application. After the imported goods have arrived, they request for warehousing of the goods pending CIB permit. As per the FTP 2015-20 para 2.36(a) Private/ Public bonded warehouses may be set up in DTA as per rules, regulations and notifications issued under the Customs Act, 1962. Any person may import goods except prohibited items, arms and ammunition, hazardous waste and chemicals and warehouse them in such bonded warehouses. Thus warehousing of Hazardous chemicals is not permitted by FTP. Therefore, the containers are stuck up and causes delay in clearance of the cargo. 3. Therefore, it has been decided that the import of such goods should only be done after obtaining CIB permission in advance and the warehousing of the goods shall not be allowed as per the FTP 2015-20 para 2.36(a). 4. Difficulty, if any may be brought to the knowledge of to Deputy / Assistant Commissioner in charge of Appraising Main (Import) through email / phones (email address: [email protected], Phone No : 022-27244959) 5. Action to be taken in terms of decisions taken in this Public Notice should be considered as standing order for the purpose of officers and staff. -Sd/- (Sunil Kumar Mall) Commissioner of Customs (NS-I).