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TMI BlogRevised instruction for stuffing and sealing of reefer containersX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... invited to the Boards Circular No. 13/2018-Customs dated 30.05.2018 issued from F.No. 450/08/2015-Director (Customs) on the above subject. 2. Please refer to the procedure for introducing and implementing electronic sealing for containers by exporters under self-sealing procedure prescribed vide Board's Circular No. 26/2017-Customs dated 1.7.2017 and Circular No. 36/2017-Cus. dated 28.8.2017. 3. Representations have been received from trade associations, exporters, DGFT, field formations etc. regarding opening of e-sealed reefer containers at the Ports/ICDs for examination. They have mentioned that in case of perishable items exported through reefer containers, the maintenance of temperature is of utmost importance. In the curren ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... temperature and there are no sterile, temperature controlled examination facilities at the port of export, then he shall permit supervised stuffing and sealing in respect of such export goods. Permission once granted shall not be withdrawn unless any non-compliance to law, rules or regulations is noticed. The details of exporters who have been permitted such a facility along with the indicative list of export goods shall be sent to RMCC and the port of export by the jurisdictional Commissioner. (iii) The request for supervised stuffing of reefer containers shall be given by the exporter at least 24 hours prior to stuffing to the concerned Customs office indicating the nature of the temperature sensitive goods. The jurisdictional Commissi ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... n respect of other types of sensitive cargo which may deteriorate or get contaminated etc. upon opening of the containers, the Commissioner of Customs at the port may exercise suitable discretion for valid reasons to override the RMS instructions. However, while doing so, he/ she shall inform the RMCC of instances of overriding the instructions and reasons thereof. 8. Notwithstanding the above relaxation, the reefer container (s) may be selected for scanning / examination on specific information / intelligence or occasional random basis or where it has come to notice that the RFID seal has been tampered with after being sealed in the presence of the Customs officer. 9. Difficulties, if any, in implementation of this Public Notice may ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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