Implementation of new module in ICES 1.5 for Finalization of Provisionally Assessed Bills of Entries (BEs)- a process which has so far been carried out manually - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 09/2014

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CUSTOM HOUSE, THOOTHUKUDI : 628 004. C. No. VIII/48/07/2012-Cus.Pol Dated: 22.07.2014 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 09/2014 Sub: Implementation of new module in ICES 1.5 for Finalization of Provisionally Assessed Bills of Entries (BEs)- a process which has so far been carried out manually. Attention of all the Importers/ Customs Brokers is invited with regard to the new module implemented in ICES 1.5 for Finalization of Provisionally Assessed Bills of Entries (BEs)- a process which has so far been carried out manually. 2. As is the case with manual finalization, the Importers/ Customs Brokers are requested to approach the concerned group officers for finalization in ICES V 1.5. The finalization is carried out by Assessing Officer in ICES 1.5, who then forwards the Bills of Entry to the Group AC/DC (in similar manner to normal assessment). Then the finalization will be carried out by the concerned group AC/DC on the ICES 1.5 system. The Assessing Officer and Group AC/DCs will use different roles specifically created in ICES 1.5 for this purpose. 3. If there is any increase in the duty liability due to finalization (by changing CTH, CETH, UPI etc.): a) Importers/ Customs Brokers are requested to approach the concerned section for taking Challan copy of the BE for payment of duty. The system calculates the duty amount and interest and shows the same in the challan copy. The duty message is then forwarded to Banks through ICEGATE for payment of differential duty through E- payment/ Branch. b) Accordingly, the Importers [Customs Brokers are required to pay the differential duty amount through E-payment / Branch. The duty paid message is then integrated in ICES 1.5, as is the case with duty payment integration of Normal Bills of Entry. c) After the duty gets integrated, the Importers [Customs Brokers are requested to approach the concerned section for bond credit / closure. 4. In case the duty liability remains unchanged or reduced at the time of finalization, Importers / Customs Brokers may approach Group AC /DC for the bond credit /closure directly after the Bills of Entry are finalized on the ICES by the Group AC/DC. (Step 3 outlined above is skipped in such cases as no additional duty payment is required.) Note: In case where the duty liability is reduced after finalization on ICES 1.5, the refund procedure remains unchanged as before. 5. After duty integration and Bond credit / closure is carried out, the Importers / Customs Brokers are requested to approach the concerned section for getting the print of finally assessed BE. The system generates the finally assessed BE copies in two sets viz., Custom copy and Importer Copy. The provisionally assessed BE copy shall be handed over to the concerned Group Appraiser before collecting the finally assessed BE copy. 6. For guidance of Assessing Officers and Group AC/DCs the screen shots enclosed showing numbers of steps involved in final assessment module may be referred to Any discrepancies notices or difficulties faced may kindly be brought to the notice of the Assistant Commissioner (EDI) for further necessary action. (P. V. SUBBA RAO) COMMISSIONER