Procedure for consolidation of import cargo - CBEC's Customs Manual 2023 - Customs

2. Procedure for consolidation of import cargo: 2.1 Broadly, the procedure for consolidation of import cargo at the gateway ports is as follows: (i) On arrival of the LCL cargo meant for ICDs/CFSs, at the gateway port the concerned shipping line files the IGM with the Customs; (ii) The de-stuffing and consolidation of the LCL cargo ICD/CFS-wise is to be done at the earmarked space under Customs supervision and surveyors of the custodians; (iii) After consolidation of LCL cargo (ICD/CFS-wise), the custodian at the gateway port shall prepare a tally list showing details of the import consignments, the previous container number, IGM No. and the details of the new container. The shipping line has to then file sub-IGMs for all LCL (Import) cargo IGM-wise; (iv) After acceptance of sub-IGM by Customs, the LCL cargo ICD/CFS-wise is allowed to be re-stuffed in empty containers. The containers so re-stuffed are sealed by the custodian as per the procedure. The details of the new bottle seal should be indicated in the sub-IGM; (v) For transshipment of re-stuffed LCL cargo in new containers to different ICDs/ CFSs, the concerned shipping line is to follow the procedure laid down in the Goods Imported (Conditions of Transshipment) Regulations, 1995 ; and (vi) After completion of Customs formalities and clearance of LCL cargo at the respective ICDs/CFSs, a copy of the sub-IGM is to be sent back to Customs authorities at the gateway port for confirmation/closure of IGM.