TMI BlogProcedure for payment of Customs Duties by debit in DEPB scrips and reward schemes scrips for imports under EPCG scheme w. e. f. 1.1.2009 as per FTP para 4.3.1 and HBP para 3.23.9 under the Indian Customs EDI system – IICES) - regd.X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... concerned officers and trade is invited to the Public Notice No. 18/2004 dated 06.07.2004 issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Kandla regarding computerized processing of Bills of Entry under the Indian Customs EDI system for imports (ICES/Imp). In terms of para 4.3.1 of Foreign Trade Policy 2008-09, DEPB scrips can utilized for payment of duty against imports under EPCG scheme w.e.f. 1.1.2009. Further, in terms of para 3.23.9 of Hand Book of Procedures 2008-09, duty credit scrips issued under Chapter 3 of FTP can also be utilized for payment of duty against imports under EPCG scheme w. e. f. 1.1.2009. To implement these provisions, certain changes have been made in the existing work flow in ICES/Imp. 2. Existing Procedure for payment ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ware patch for payment of duty from DEPB/duty scrips against imports under EPCG scheme on the ICES. (a) After the assessment is completed, ICES would send a challan message electronically to the designated bank. Simultaneously, a printout of the TR-6 challan (in 4 copies) is generated by ICES for the Importer/CHA along with the assessed copy of the Bill of Entry. For ICEGATE users, the challan message is also communicated through ICEGATE by e-mail or for e-payment. (b) The challan would be generated for duty on all items (EPCG as well as non EPCG) in the Bill of Entry. The Importer/CHA would have the following options: (i) To pay duty at bank through e-payment facility available through ICEGATE (www.icegate.gov.in). (ii) To appr ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... B/duty credit scrips as well as challan for the balance amount. (f) After receipt of the duty as per challan for balance amount, as before the bank would convey this information electronically to ICES. (g) All other procedures would remain unchanged. (h) is to be debited from DEPB. 4. Any difficulties faced in implementation of the above Circular may be brought to the notice of the undersigned immediately. 5. All the Trade Associations/Chamber of Commerce/Members of Regional Advisory Committees and Custom House Agents Association are requested to publicize the contents of this Public Notice among their members/constituents. Sd/- (D. S. Negi) Commissioner - Circular - Trade Notice - Public Notice - Instructi ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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