BRC Compliance Drive from 06.01.2025 - 31.01.2025 for the submission of pending Bank Realization Certificates ( BRCs ).-reg. - Customs - Public Notice. 21 / 2024

Govt. of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (CHENNAI-VII) NEW CUSTOM HOUSE, MEENAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI 600 027 Phone: 044-2256 9612(639,550, Fax: 044-2256 1445 Email/[email protected] www.aircustomschennai.gov.in F. No. ACC/DBK/MISC/826/2024 DIN:-20241273MU000091439D Date : 31-12-2024 Public Notice. 21 / 2024 Subject : BRC Compliance Drive from 06.01.2025 - 31.01.2025 for the submission of pending Bank Realization Certificates (BRCs).-reg. ****** Attention of Exporters, Customs Brokers and all Members of Trade is invited to the Board Circular No. 5/2009-Cus dated 02.02.2009 and instructions contained in JS(Drawback) letter F. No. 609/59/2012-DBK dated 03.06.2015, instruction dated 27.11.2015 and instruction vide F. No. 609/59/2012-DBK dated 30.06.2016, wherein it was mandated to use the online RBI-BRC Module for monitoring of realization of export proceeds in EDI for all Shipping Bills where LEO was granted on or after 01.04.2014. 2. Analysis of the data available on RBI-BRC module indicates that in case of a very large number of exporters/ shipping bills, export proceeds have not been realized even after completion of mandated period. As a consequence in all such cases, the drawback amount relatable to such exports is liable to be recovered under Rule 18 of the Customs, Central Excise Duties Drawback Rules, 2017 along with applicable interest as per section 75A(2) of the Customs Act, 1962. 3. As an outreach measure, the list of these shipping Bills along with the name of exporters and amount of export incentive (Drawback) sanctioned at ACC, Chennai is uploaded on Chennai Customs web portal and the same can also be accessed from the following links (https://chennaicustoms.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BRCDRAWBACK- DETAILS-2023-2024.xlsx, https://chennaicustoms.gov.in/wpcontent/ uploads/2024/12/BRC-DRAWBACK-DETAILS-2022-2023.xlsx, https://chennaicustoms.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BRC-DRAWBACKDETAILS- 2021-2022.xlsx, https://chennaicustoms.gov.in/wpcontent/ uploads/2024/12/BRC-DRAWBACK-DETAILS-2020-2021.xlsx, https://chennaicustoms.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/List-of-Exporters-Pending- BRC-in-2014-2020-period-.xlsx, https://chennaicustoms.gov.in/wpcontent/ uploads/2024/12/SB-Details-for-the-period-2014-2020.xlsx). The concerned Exporters, whose name along with the details of SB etc., appear in the list uploaded on the website, are hereby informed and offered an opportunity to submit the proof for realisation of the sale proceeds against the exports made, with e-BRC s (electronic BRC Bank Realisation Certificates) by mail to BRC Section s email ID: [email protected] with respect to the Shipping Bills appearing in the said list on or before 31.01.2025. 4. The exporters should pay back the Drawback amount along with applicable interest from the scroll date wherever export proceeds are not realized and should submit the proof of payment made to Government, to The Assistant Commissioner of Customs, BRC Cell, Club Hall, 2nd Floor, Air Cargo Complex, Chennai- 600016, before 31.01.2025. 5. The BRC Section will ensure prompt verification and expeditious case closure for submissions containing valid and fully realized e-BRCs. Exporters are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this streamlined process to prevent delays and complications. Accordingly, a dedicated special BRC Cell with officers mentioned below is entrusted to deal with the pending cases of BRC cell on priority basis. Name Designation of officer e-mail id Phone No Jino Cherian, Appraiser [email protected] 9873712918 Mukesh Kumar, Examiner 9543081792 Balwan Singh, Examiner 9996867272 6 . Failure to submit the e-BRCs or proof of payment of unrealized proceeds (along with interest) by the prescribed deadline, an alert will be inserted in the system for the respective exporters and further proceedings will be initiated for recovery of drawback along with interest in terms of legal provisions. Exporters are urged to comply with this notice to avoid the risk of legal proceedings. 7. Exporters are also informed that a functionality has been made available on the ICEGATE Portal where exporters can themselves verify export proceeds realization details in respect of individual export shipment and raise queries related to rectification required if any. ICEGATE has updated the SB EDPMS Enquiry for ICEGATE users. This enquiry is available publicly as well as post login. ICEGATE users can now raise the query related to rectification of SB EDPMS Status and check the amount realized by RBI EDPMS system on ICEGATE portal. The SB EDPMS status is available publicly, whereas Rectification of SB EDPMS Status and FE Realization details are available under ICEGATE login. 8. Exporters are, therefore, advised that, in cases where export proceeds have been realized, details of such realization may be updated in the EDPMS through their authorized dealer bank for reconciliation failing which appropriate action for recovery of ineligible drawback disbursed along with interest shall be initiated by this office. 9. Assistance and Queries: For any queries or clarifications, exporters may : Email : [email protected] Visit : BRC Cell, Second Floor, Club Hall, Air Cargo Complex, Chennai 16 10. Any difficulty in the implementation of this Public Notice may be brought to the attention of the Assistant Commissioner, BRC Cell, ACC. K S V V Prasad Commissioner of Customs, Chennai-VII