Revised instruction for stuffing and sealing of reefer containers

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..... xt, 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 current scenario where the factory stuffed containers are being e-sealed by exporters themselves, sometimes due to selection by risk management system, these re .....

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..... aling 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 Permission once granted shall not be withdrawn unless any non-compliance to law, rules or regulations is noticed.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 Commissioner of Customs shall depute officers to supervise examination, stuffing and sealing of the reefer containers. (iv) The officers deputed for supervised .....

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..... he 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. All the field formations are directed to make adequate arrangements for deputing CBIC officials for supervising factory stuffing E-sealing of reefer containers carrying export goods. 9. 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. 10. The above Public notice may be .....

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