Streamlining the process and expediting assessment in FAG -Reg. - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 15/2023

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CUSTOM HOUSE, WILLINGDON ISLAND, COCHIN-682009 Website: www.cochincustoms.gov.in Control Room: 0484-2666422 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 0484-2668468 F. No. CUS/AG/17/2022-A/GR DIN- 20230658MB00000530A2 Date: 19-06-2023 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 15/2023 Sub : Streamlining the process and expediting assessment in FAG -Reg. Attention of importers, Customs Brokers, and all other stakeholders is invited towards various Circulars issued by CBIC on Faceless Assessment to streamline the process and expedite assessment in FAG. 2. During the course of the Faceless Assessment, instances have been observed where owing to the non-submission of complete information and documents at the time of filing the Bill of Entry (BE), queries were required to be raised, which resulted in a Slower pace of assessment and clearance of the consignment. It is also noticed that some required documents are not uploaded on e-Sanchit or are not legible, leading to a situation where the Appraising/Assessing Officer cannot view/read the document and is thus compelled to raise a query. 3. In this regard, Trade is advised to adhere to the following general instructions for the faster assessment and clearance of the goods in Faceless Assessment:- (i) Ensure that legible copies of all supporting documents are uploaded in e-Sanchit. (ii) Ensure that after uploading the documents in e-Sanchit, they are properly linked with the concerned Bill of Entry, by tagging IRN with the corresponding Bill of Entry for all documents. (iii) As far as possible always upload the Catalogue/ Technical Writeup/ Enduse / Product Data Sheet/ User Manual, etc, along with picture of the goods which will help the FAGs in verification of self-assessment. (iv) Documents in support of declared value such as previous BEs, Purchase order/ Contract, Remittance Copy etc. whichever is available may be uploaded to assist the proper officer in verification of assessment. (v) Whenever duty exemption is claimed. under any exemption Notification, the conditions of duty exemption should be carefully studied and compliance documents must be uploaded. Also, it must be ensured that the goods squarely falls under category goods on which such exemption is allowed. (vi) If the importation of goods requires Registration under certain Acts/ Rules, the same must be completed before filing the Bill of Entry and copy of required certificate should be uploaded in e-Sanchit. (vii) Compliance of BIS Standards and uploading necessary registration certificate Is very essential for safeguard of country from importation of spurious goods. Importers/ Customs Brokers are requested to visit the website bis.gov.in and ensure that they have necessary certification, before filing of Bills of Entry. (viii) The Government has introduced monitoring mechanism on import of Steel, Chips, Non-Ferrous Metals, Paper and Coal. The Importers and Customs Brokers are requested to submit the mandatory information on the designated websites before filing Bes and upload the documents in e- Sanchit. (ix) First time importers are required to submit KYC documents. It is advisable that this process may be completed well in advance. (x) While uploading the documents on e-Sanchit, Trade and Customs Broker are requested to select the correct code for the documents which is helpful in verification by the proper officer. (xi) Whenever a query is seeking specific information/document, it should be replied with relevant and specific answer providing information/ documents sought therein. Frivolous replies result in repeated query. (xii) While filing a BE for Provisional Assessment under section 18 of the Customs Act, 1962 due to pending SVB investigation of for any other reasons, it is requested that proper reason for opting provisional assessment must be mentioned. If a declaration giving these reasons are also uploaded in e-Sanchit, that will be of added advantage at the time of finalization of assessment. 4. The list of documents required to be uploaded varies as per the imported goods. Assessing group-wise list of documents that are generally required to be uploaded are listed in Annexure 'A of this Public Notice. However, it may be noted that the provided list is not exhaustive. The importer may be required to upload additional documents depending on the nature of imported goods and the necessity of assessment. Further, the Assessment Officer may ask for additional documents if he finds necessary for Assessment. 5. The Trade is requested to bring the issues of delay and unwarranted queries to the notice of the concerned ADC/JC in charge of the assessing group. The Customs Brokers and Importers are requested to file a Bill of Entry in advance after uploading all mandatory documents required for assessing the item imported on e-Sanchit in the proper column with specific name to the documents to avoid query and in order to expedite clearance of goods. Trade is also requested to give specific reply to the query. 6. Difficulty, if any faced in implementing the said Public Notice may be brought to the notice of the Joint Commissioner of Customs (Import-Appraising). ( P. JAIDEEP ) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS