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Import/Export of Goods and Documents through Courier Mode at Air Cargo Complex (ACC), Ahmedabad - Regarding

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..... re prescribed. 24 x 7 FACILITY:- 2. Since Board, vide Circular No. 19/2014-Cus dated 31.12.2014 has extended 24x7 Customs clearance facility to ACC, Ahmedabad for specified imports viz. goods covered by facilitated Bills of Entry and all exports viz. goods covered by all Shipping Bills, and in the light of certain practical and procedural difficulties which were brought to the notice of the undersigned by the trade and field formation, following clarifications and amendments to the aforesaid PN No. 16/2008 are prescribed for compliance by all concerned agencies and stakeholders. 2.1 However, in pursuance of the aforesaid Circular No. 19/2014-Cus. Dated 31.12.2014, all exports made at ACC, Ahmedabad through courier mode shipping bills sha .....

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..... volume of cargo is constantly rising. In view of the manual documentation, 100% screening and higher degree of physical examination as prescribed under Board's Circular No. 23/2006-Cus dated 25.08.2006 read with Para 7 of CBEC's Customs Manual besides the aforesaid Public Notice No. 16/2008, coordination with multiple security agencies for such screening/examination etc., Authorized Couriers shall bring in the export goods and present CSBs along with related documents before the Superintendent on duty at least four hours prior to the departure of the respective flights, and in no case later than 22.30 hrs in respect of the flights which depart during the early hours. Customs shall not be responsible for any delays in airlifting the .....

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..... that all documents and declarations before customs for clearance of goods shall be filed through a person who has passed the examination referred to in Regulation 8 or Regulation19 of CHALR, 2004 and who is duly authorized under Section 146, as provided under Board's Circular No. 33/2010 as well as Circular no. 21/2011-Cus dated 18.04.2011 in consonance with regulation 12(ii) of 2010. 6.3. Board's Circular No. 19/2014-Cus calls for a proactive participation from the officers of all agencies, besides Customs, who are concerned with the import/export process including custodians, Customs Brokers etc. in making 24x7 customs clearance facility a success and hence, all agencies are now committed to work hand in hand with the Customs for .....

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..... improper/illegal imports/exports and the goods would be liable for confiscation under section Ill(d) of the Act. PERISHABLE GOODS:- 8. Such goods are permitted for export through courier mode at ACC, Ahmedabad on furnishing supporting documents of sample test certification or reference to the relevant statutory authority or experts before their clearance. However, all consignments of perishable items like fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, etc. will continue to be handled in terms of the guidelines contained in Para 2.3 of the Board's Circular No. 58/2001-Customs dated 25.10.2001. ENHANCEMENT OF SECURITY AND NET WORTH:- 9.1 Authorized Couriers shall strictly follow their obligations enumerated under regulation 11 of COURIER IM .....

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