Mandatory implementation of eSANCHIT (e-storage and Computerized Handling of Indirect Tax documents) in exports - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 07/2019

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (EXPORT) NEW CUSTOM HOUSE, NEAR IGI AIRPORT, NEW DELHI-110037 F. No. VIII/12/ACE/Shed Admin/04/2017/Pt /3994 Dated: 11.07.2019 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 07/2019 Subject: Mandatory implementation of eSANCHIT (e-storage and Computerized Handling of Indirect Tax documents) in exports - reg. Kind attention of all Importers/Exporters/Members of Trade/Customs Brokers is invited to the Notification No. 33/2019-Customs(N.T.) dated 25.04.2019 which has superseded Shipping Bill (Electronic Integrated Declaration) Regulation, 2011. It is now mandatory to upload digitally signed supporting documents on eSANCHIT at the time of filing of Shipping Bills. The exporters/Custom brokers are not allowed to submit the supporting documents in hard copies, henceforth. The details are as under:- 1. Authorized person to enter, etc. electronic integrated declaration. - The authorized person shall - (a) enter the electronic integrated declaration and upload the supporting documents on the ICEGATE by affixing his digital signature on the ICEGATE; or (b) get the electronic integrated declaration made on the ICEGATE along with the supporting documents by availing the services at the service centre. 2. Shipping Bill when deemed to be filed and self assessment completed. - The Shipping Bill shall be deemed to have been filed and self-assessment completed when, after entry of the electronic integrated declaration on the ICEGATE or by way of data entry through the service centre, a Shipping Bill number is generated by the Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange System for the said declaration. 3. order under Section 51 or Section 69. - After the completion of assessment, payment of duty or cess, etc. if any, and examination of export goods, if so required, an order permitting clearance, under sub-section (1) of Section 51 or Section 69 as the case may be, shall be made and the order under this regulation may be recorded on the ICEGATE and conveyed electronically to the authorized person, the custodian, and to any other person(s) designated by the authorized person. 4. Retention of assessed copy of Shipping Bill and supporting documents. - The authorized person shall retain, for a period of five years from the date of presentation of the Shipping Bill, the assessed copy of the shipping bill, digital or otherwise, and all supporting documents in original, which were used or relied upon by him in submitting the electronic integrated declaration, and shall produce them before Customs authorities in connection with any action or proceedings under the Act or under any other law for the time being in force. 5. Generation of authenticated copy of Shipping Bill. - An authenticated copy of shipping bill may be generated at the request of the authorized person if possession of the said copy is required by him for compliance of provisions of any law for the time being in force. 6. Penalty for contravention, etc. of regulations. - Any authorized person who contravenes any provision of these regulations or who fails to comply with any provisions of these regulations shall be liable to a penalty which may extend to fifty thousand rupees. All trade association/Chamber of Commerce/Members of Regional Advisory Committees and Customs House Agents Association are requested to publicize the content in this trade notice among members/constituents. (Sunil Kumar Sinha) COMMISSIONER ACC (EXPORT)