Measures to streamline the assessment process and expedite customs clearances pertaining to the faceless assessment including those relating to National Assessment Centre- 5 (Mechanical Machinery Chapter 84) - Customs - TRADE NOTICE NO- 002/2022/CCP/JMR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (P) JAMNAGAR Phone No. 0288-2772701 fax: 0288- 2772702 e-mail: [email protected] Date- 07/07/2022 TRADE NOTICE NO- 002/2022/CCP/JMR Subject: Measures to streamline the assessment process and expedite customs clearances pertaining to the faceless assessment including those relating to National Assessment Centre- 5 (Mechanical Machinery Chapter 84). The attention of all importers, exporters, and customs brokers is brought to the various circulars issued by CBIC on Faceless Assessment in order to optimize processes and accelerate the assessments of FAG. Despite the fact that all of these steps have definitely streamlined the processes, the assessment of B/Es assigned to FAG is sometimes delayed because of issues related to repeated queries, and first check examination, among other reasons. Following a thorough analysis of the situation, the following measures are now being undertaken for everyone's information in order to significantly reduce overall assessment time and consequently the dwell time. 1. The assessment window for Bill of entries is between 10 AM and 8 PM, according to CBIC Circular No. 14/2021 dated 7.7.2021. Any difficulties experienced by the trade throughout the given time may be brought to the attention of the Additional/Joint Commissioner (EDI). 2. The officers have been specifically sensitized not to raise multiple queries. A mechanism for keeping track of the queries posed by FAG has been designed and is being reviewed regularly. 3. The same mechanism further keeps track of the Bills of Entry that have been marked for the First Check examination, pushed to PAG after receiving repeated queries, and pulled for assessment at the PAG. 4. The officers have been given the necessary instructions in terms of reducing assessment delays caused by queries and sending out comprehensive queries that cover all issues in one go. 5. Besides that, there are instances, where the trade does not upload the necessary documentation required for assessments. As a consequence, officers are forced to raise queries seeking information or document submission, and the bill of entry is returned to PAG only after giving the importer/CHA sufficient chances to answer, but still, a proper and precise response is not given. 6. Accordingly, while filing the bill of entry, concerned stakeholders must upload the following documents as required by law- BIS/ETC/WPC/LMPC/EPRA wherever applicable. Export Documents/Freight Certificate/Proof of surrender of Export benefit. Ensure sufficient balance in License even after loading in the bill of entry. Declare Brand/Make/Model/COO Certificate/product technical literature if any Ensure proper UQC as per CTH Documents required as per CCR/OGD instructions. Any other documents which are essential for assessment. 7. The trade is requested to offer specific and comprehensive response to the queries raised by the assessing officers to obviate the need for further queries. 8. The trade may approach the Turant Suvidha Kendra (TSK) at Customs House, Pipavav through landline number 0279-4286868 or e-mail ID [email protected], if it has any grievance regarding the clearance of the Bill of entries. Sh Chhatar Pal (Inspector, 8866624508) is the TSK's coordinating officer, who will escalate the issue to the concerned Superintendent/Appraiser as well as the Deputy Commissioner, Pipavav, for prompt resolution. 9. The Trade may bring the concerns relating to assessment delays, queries, and first check examination orders to the notice of the Additional Commissioner/Joint Commissioner (EDI). 10. To minimize delays and to help accelerate the clearance of goods, the Customs Broker, Importers and relevant stakeholders are requested to submit the Bill of entries in advance after uploading all mandatory documents necessary for assessing the imported item on e-Sanchit in the appropriate column with specific references to the documents. Dr Ram Niwas Principal Commissioner Customs (Prev.) Commissionerate Jamnagar