Trade Facilitation - clearance of Import Cargo - possible delay in filing B/E due to precautionary measures on account of the outbreak of nCovid- 19- waiver of the late fee under Sec 46 (3) of the Customs Act, 1962 - Customs - Public Notice No. 03/2020

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS; BENGALURU ZONE; C.R. BUILDING: QUEEN'S ROAD: BENGALURU- 560 001 C. No. VIII/48/95/2020 CCO -I cus. BZ Date: 24.3.2020 Public Notice No. 03/2020 Sub: Trade Facilitation - clearance of Import Cargo - possible delay in filing B/E due to precautionary measures on account of the outbreak of nCovid- 19- waiver of the late fee under Sec 46 (3) of the Customs Act, 1962 - reg. Attention of the Importers, Customs Brokers and all other stakeholders is invited to the situation due to outbreak of nCovid-19 in the country, warranting certain precautionary measures. 2. In view of the possible late filing of Bills of Entry on account of the said precautionary measures, in the public interest , it has been decided to waive the late fee imposable in terms of 'Bill of Entry (Forms) Amendment Regulations, 2017' vide Notification No. 27/2017- Cus.(N.T.) dated 31.03.2017 read with second proviso to Section 46(3) of the Customs Act, 1962. 3. The said waiver of late fee would be in respect of the Bills of Entry, filed belatedly, which pertain to IGMs filed on or after 20th March, 2020, until further orders. 4. The above decision taken in the Public interest should be considered as standing order for the purpose of officers and staff. 5. In case of any difficulty, the specific issue may be brought to the notice of the concerned jurisdictional senior officers of Customs. (M. Srinivas) Commissioner