Mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations in respect of certain products w.e.f. 01.07.2023—reg. - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 11/2023

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS AIRPORT AIR CARGO COMPLEX Devanahalli, Bangalore 560300 DIN: 20230772MP00005505C7 Date: - 17-07-2023 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 11/2023 Sub : Mandatory additional qualifiers in import/export declarations in respect of certain products w.e.f. 01.07.2023 reg. Reference is drawn to the Circular No. 15/2023-Customs dated 07.06.2023 wherein mandatory additional qualifiers were added for purposes of import or export declarations under specified chapters. These additional qualifiers were made mandatory for imports/ exports for all Bills of entry/ Shipping bills filed on or after 01.07.2023. 2. Representations have been received from several trade associations requesting for extension of the due date which is 01.07.2023 for mandatory declaration of additional qualifiers in import declarations as prescribed in above Circular. Further, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has also requested to defer implementation of above Circular for a further period of 3 months. Additionally, during testing certain mismatches have been observed in qualifier information for export products. The Hindi version follows. 3. In view of above, due date for mandatory declaration of additional qualifiers in import/export declarations as prescribed in above Circular no. 15/2023-Customs dated 07.06.2023 is extended from 01.07.2023 to 01.10.2023 vide Circular no 18/2023 dated 30.06.2023 issued vide F.No. 528/36/2016-STO (TU) by OSD-Tariff Unit, CBIC. 4. Any difficulties faced or doubts arising in the implementation of this Circular may please be brought to the notice of the Additional Commissioner, Airport and ACC, Bengaluru Customs Zone. (KAJAL SINGH) Principal Commissioner of Customs Airport Air Cargo Commissionerate