Clearance of import of metal scrap-Procedure - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE No. 36/2016

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS NEW CUSTOMS HOUSE, PANAMBUR, MANGALURU 575 010 C. No. S-26/04/2016 Cus Tech Date: 24.11.2016 PUBLIC NOTICE No. 36/2016 Subject: - Clearance of import of metal scrap-Procedure-reg Attention of the Importers/Exporters, Customs Brokers and the members of Trade is invited to the Board s Circular No. 53/2016-Customs dated 18.11.2016 issued to rectify an inadvertent error cropped up in the Board s Circular No.48/2016-Customs dated 26.10.2016 on the above mentioned subject. 2. In the Circular dated 26.10.2016, revised guidelines for clearance of un-shredded compressed or loose metallic scrap have been prescribed. However, while prescribing the documentary requirement in respect of the clearance of the shredded metallic scrap (both ferrous and nonferrous) in Para 3(i), it was inadvertently mentioned that the import shall be permitted without any pre-shipment certificate . 3. Para 2.54 (b) of Hand Book of Procedures (2015-2020) clearly prescribes that the importer shall furnish to the Customs, a pre-shipment inspection certificate from the designated inspection and Certification agencies. 4. In the light of the above policy requirement, it is clarified that the import of shredded metallic scrap shall continue to be cleared inter alia upon furnishing of pre-shipment inspection certificate. Para 3(i) of the Circular No.48/2016-Customs dated 26.10.2016 shall stand modified to that extent. 5. Difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of the undersigned. (Dr M. SUBRAMANYAM) COMMISSIONER