TMI BlogCustoms - Implementing Electronic Sealing for Containers by exporters under Self- Sealing procedure prescribed by Circular 26/2017-Cus. Dated 1st July, 2017 and Circular 36/2017 dated 28th August, 2017X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... HARBOUR ESTATE, THOOTHUKUDI 628004. C.No.VIII/48/06/ 2016-Cus.Pol. (PF) Date: 13.10.2017 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 34/2017 Subject: Customs - Implementing Electronic Sealing for Containers by exporters under Self- Sealing procedure prescribed by Circular 26/2017-Cus. Dated 1st July, 2017 and Circular 36/2017 dated 28th August, 2017 - Reg. Attention of all Exporters / Importers ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ensure that electronic seals deployed are of a reliable quality, the Board has adopted international standards laid down under ISO 17712:2013 for high security seals and prescribed that vendors intending to offer RFID seals should furnish certifications required under the ISO standard (para 3 of circular No.36/2017 dated 28.8.2017 refers). 3.1 To ensure uniformity in acceptance of the certific ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... are the same seals pressed into service. 3.3 Any time a vendor changes his manufacturer-supplier, he shall provide the documentation referred in para 3 of circular 36/2017-Customs to the CBEC, before offering the seals for sale. 3.4 Clarifications have also been sought regarding the type/ specification of the web-hosted application. While each vendor may develop and design their own web-enab ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... g at the Port / ICD, the software application shall ensure that the seal's identity is checked with its T ID. Beyond this prescribed minimum feature, vendors will remain free to build upon any other features of RFID system for enhancing security / functionalities. 4. For the ease of reference of the exporters, vendors are advised to publicise on their website, name of each port / ICD where ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... regarding the availability of reading facilities in hinterland ICDs. In view thereof, custodians of ICDs are requested to facilitate the process of receiving handheld readers or installation of fixed readers at the ICDs and to approach the Board in case readers are not made available by vendors at any ICD by 13th October, 2017. 7.Difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of this Office ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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