TMI BlogImplementation of Bond module and Gate Module under ICES Version 1.5-Modification in IGM Filing and Partial modification of the procedure for movement of containerized Import Cargo from Port/Terminal to CFS/ICDs -reg.X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ines, Main Line Operators(MLO), Importers, Customs House Agents, CFS/ICD operators, PSA-SICAL, VOC Port Trust is drawn to computerized filing and processing of Import General Manifest under version 1.5 of ICES (Indian Customs EDI System) and movement of containerized import cargo from the Terminal/Port to various CFS/ ICD. 02. At Present, Import laden containers(ILCs) are transshipped from the Terminal to the CFS as per the importer/CHAS choice within 5 days of the landing of the container at PSA SICAL. If they are not moved within 5 days, the liners/container terminal operator is moving the ILCs to any CFSs/ICD of their choice from the 6th day. The liners/shipping agents/terminal operator are filing various type of applications such as ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... fficers at Terminal and CFS/ICD. 05. Accordingly, it has been decided to launch Transshipment Bond Module and the Gate Module under version 1.5 of ICES w.e.f. 2nd February 2012 and to implement certain procedural modifications to ensure efficient and seamless movement of containers from the Port/Terminal to CFS/ICD. With the launching of Transshipment Bond module under version 1.5 of ICES, the functions of existing Import Section and Bond section handling Transshipment Bonds and Container Bonds (laden and empty) respectively will be handled by Container Movement Facilitation Cell (CMFC). 06. Registration of fresh Transhipment Bond under ICES V 1.5 : All the Shipping Lines/MLOs are required to register a fresh Bond (Container Bond ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... GM. Rate of bond value for Empty containers is specified on the basis of type of container-like 20', 40', Plain, Reefer and tanker etc. System would maintain a directory of bond rates based on ISO code of the container. The Bond amount is debited with reference to the ISO codes declared in the IGM. The Bond rates for various types of containers are given in the following table: Type of container Bond Rate (in Rupees) 20 Feet Plain 30,000/- 40 Feet Plain 60,000/- 45 Feet Plain 75,000/- 20 Feet Reefer 2,00,000/- Feet Reef ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... HAs, prior to 12 hours of the arrival of the vessel (Entry Inwards), the Shipping Lines/Steamer Agents shall indicate the name of any one CFS or ICD of their choice, to where such unlisted containers could be transported for delivery. In case, such a declaration is not forthcoming up to the point of Entry Inwards of the vessel by the Shipping Lines/Steamer Agents, after 48 hours if the containers are not moved by Shipping Lines/Steamer Agents, the terminal operator will be free to choose any of the CFS/ICD, where all such unlisted containers shall be moved, under intimation to the concerned Shipping Lines/Steamer Agents . Destination CFS can not be amended unless it is approved in writing by Deputy Commissioner (Docks). 08. Different ki ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... in the IGM. CMFC section shall maintain a register for the TSA/PNR numbers generated by the system along with a copy of Application and the other set will be handed over to the CFS/ICD to ensure timely receipt of containers and accounting. CFS or ICD operator can give one time authorization to MLO to move containers from terminal to CFS against their CFS bond. (iii) Empty Container Movement: No fresh procedure is laid down to handle the movement of empty containers through ICES except that the Empty Container Code (ECY) shall be mentioned with a common code INTUTIAO against Port of Discharge . Shipping Agent/MLO shall apply for such movement in the IGM itself, just like CFS cargo. Empty Containers Movement shall be processed in t ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... r. The Officer at PSASICAL will enter the Truck number in the Gate Module and the system generates a Gate-Pass number along with Pass out Date and Time. (v). Gate-In of Containers at CFS/ICD: All the Custodians are hereby advised to provide a System with ICES connectivity at CFS/ICD. The Custodian(CFS/ICD) shall maintain a register indicating the Container number, Seal number, Truck number, Gate-In Date and Time. The Customs Inspector posted at the CFS/ICD will enter the details of import laden containers in the Gate Module. The Customs Superintendent posted at CFS/ICD shall tally the receipt of Containers with reference to the TSA permission granted by CMFC on a daily basis and if any container is not received within a reasonable tim ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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