Mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations in respect of coking/ non-coking coal w.e.f 15.12.2024 – reg. - Customs - PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 03 / 2025

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/86/2023-A/GR -O/o COMMR-CUS-COCHIN Dated : 17-03-2025 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 03 / 2025 Subject : Mandatory additional qualifiers in import declarations in respect of coking/ non-coking coal w.e.f 15.12.2024 reg. Attention of Importers, Customs Brokers, other members of Trade Industry is invited to the Circular No.24/2024-Customs dated 20.11.2024 and to Circular No.55/2020- Customs dated 17.12.2020 wherein, importers were advised to voluntarily declare the complete description of imported goods and certain additional qualifiers for imported items such as scientific names, IUPAC names, brand name, etc. as applicable to reduce queries and improve the efficiency of assessment. 2. It is noted that information provided during the import in case of coking/ non coking coal falling under CTH 2701 is inadequate and also for required certifications from technical agencies for assessment, etc. thus, adversely impacting cargo clearance time. It is also felt insufficient for devising policies on import. 3. On reviewing the matter and based on the inputs from the Ministry of Coal, a draft consultation was published on 27.08.2024 proposing to seek additional information in import declarations as a subcategory based on different grades based on ash percentage in case of coking coal and based on gross calorific value (GCV) in case of non-coking coal, thereby offering effective avoidance of queries, enhancing efficiency in assessment and facilitation. 4. Accordingly, the additional qualifiers, as per Annexure, are proposed in terms of the Bill of Entry (Electronic Integrated Declaration and Paperless Processing) Regulations, 2018, which would need to be declared at the time of filing of import declarations. Declaration of additional qualifiers would improve quality of assessment and intervention and increase facilitation. 5. This Public Notice shall be considered as a Standing Order for the purpose of officers and staff of the Department. 6. Difficulties faced, if any, may be brought to the notice of Deputy/ Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Appraising (Import), Cochin (e-mail id: appgimp. [email protected]) for necessary action. GURKARAN SINGH BAINS COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS Encl: Annexure To- All Concerned Copy to: 1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Thiruvananthapuram Zone 2. ADC/JC/DC/Assistant Commissioners of Customs 3. EDI for publication in Cochin Custom s website 4. Notice Board 5. Official Language Section (For translation to Hindi) ANNEXURE COKING COAL HS CODE Info Type Qualifier Description 27011210, 27011910 CCI ACSG15 Not exceeding 15% ACSG18 Ash content exceeding 15% but not exceeding 18% ACWG21 Ash content exceeding 18% but not exceeding 21% ACWG24 Ash content exceeding 21% but not exceeding 24% ACWG28 Ash content exceeding 24% but not exceeding 28% ACWG35 Ash content exceeding 28% but not exceeding 35% ACWG42 Ash content exceeding 35% but not exceeding 42% ACWG49 Ash content exceeding 42% but not exceeding 49% ACWG00 Ash content exceeding 49% NON-COKING COAL GC0000 GCV exceeding 7000 K.Cal./Kg GC7000 GCV exceeding 6700 and not exceeding 7000 K.Cal./Kg. GC6700 GCV exceeding 6400 and not exceeding 6700 K.Cal./Kg. GC6400 GCV exceeding 6100 and not exceeding 6400 K.Cal./Kg GC6100 GCV exceeding 5833 and not exceeding 6100 K.Cal./Kg GC5833 GCV exceeding 5800 and not exceeding 5833 K.Cal./Kg. GC5800 GCV exceeding 5500 and not exceeding 5800 K.Cal./Kg. GC5500 GCV exceeding 5200 and not exceeding 5500 K.Cal./Kg. 27011100, 27011290, 27011920, 27012010 CCI GC5200 GCV exceeding 4900 and not exceeding 5200K.Cal./Kg. GC4900 GCV exceeding 4600 and not exceeding 4900 K.Cal./Kg. GC4600 GCV exceeding 4300 and not exceeding 4600 K.Cal./Kg. GC4300 GCV exceeding 4000 and not exceeding 4300 K.Cal./Kg. GC4000 GCV exceeding 3700 and not exceeding 4000 K.Cal./Kg. GC3700 GCV exceeding 3400 and not exceeding 3700 K.Cal./Kg. GC3400 GCV exceeding 3100 and not exceeding 3400 K.Cal./Kg. GC3100 GCV exceeding 2800 and not exceeding 3100 K.Cal./Kg. GC2800 GCV exceeding 2500 and not exceeding 2800 K.Cal./Kg GC2500 GCV exceeding 2200 and not exceeding 2500 K.Cal./Kg.