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TMI BlogStandard Operating Procedure to be followed for containers selected for scanning at Scanning Facility -RegX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... r stakeholders concerned is invited to the procedure to be followed for scanning of selected containers. 2. Drive Through Container Scanning System (hereinafter referred as DTCS) at site of Tuticorin Port has been successfully installed and commissioned. It has been fully functional from 20.07.2022. 3. Selection of Import Containers for scanning:- The scanning list is auto generated from ICEGATE, once the Shipping Lines/Shipping Agents file the IGM and entry inward is granted by Customs. The import containers which are to be scanned will be selected by the Container Selection Module (CSM) of the RMS on the basis of risk parameters. The intimation of containers selected for scanning will be communicated automatically to the Terminal Oper ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ntainer is noticed / found at the CFS which has entered/ arrived at CFS without scanning, the same shall be forwarded/ sent for scanning to DTCS, failing which the custodian of CFS shall be liable for penal action under the provisions of Customs Act, 1962 read with HCCAR, 2009. The Officer on duty at the DTCS shall forward a daily report to the DC / AC (CSD) containing the details of such containers which are scanned at DTCS. v. The responsibility / obligation of safe transit of import containers till the completion of scanning and delivery of the container lies with the Custodian (CFS) as per Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations (HCCAR, 2009). vi. The authorized carrier involved in movement of Customs Cargo under Sea Cargo Ma ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... e EIR / pick-up ticket with the number on the container and seal affixed on the container, the same shall be reported to Deputy / Assistant Commissioner of Customs, CSD immediately for further necessary action. iii. On completion of scanning, the CSD Officer of the DTCS Facility will endorse the following comments on the reverse of the EIR / Pick-up ticket as the case may be and also keep one soft copy of EIR / Pick-up ticket as a record (preferably a database of EIR / Pick-up ticket to be maintained by the CSD officers on daily basis for future reference). a. If the image of the scanned container is found to be "CLEAN", then the "SCANNED OK" stamp in Blue ink shall be affixed on the reverse of the EIR / Pick-up ticket with signature an ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... y e-mail. ii. On receipt of request from the Importer / Customs Broker, the Terminal operator shall facilitate movement of these containers to the Container Scanner Division for scanning. The Terminal operator should also ensure that in cases where there are multiple containers in a single line number, only the container selected for scanning be loaded for scanning and other containers be released only if "SCANNED OK" report received in respect of already selected containers. iii. Containers selected for scanning, if marked "SCANNED OK" on EIR copy by the CSD Officer, the terminal operator shall allow delivery of all other containers in the Bills of Entry. If the containers selected for scanning are marked "SCANNED SUSPICIOUS" by the CS ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 51/2025 amendment subsequently filed for that particular IGM, then such container shall be brought back for scanning to the container scanning facility prior to giving Out of Charge with the seal intact. Alternatively, DC/AC (Docks or CFS) may grant NOC from scanning but shall order for necessary examination at the respective CFS. 8.2 The Terminal Operator shall send a report to DC/AC, CSD on the first working day of the week furnishing the details of the containers selected for scanning and lying in port for more than 15 days for clearance. 9. Procedure to be followed during non-functioning of the DTCS : i. In case the import containers selected for scanning could not be scanned due to non-functioning of the scanner or for any other r ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... the containers for scanning during the movement of the same from the CFS/ICD to the Container Scanning Division (CSD). 11. Scanning of Export Containers : i. The officer of Container Scanning Division shall affix the "SCANNED : OK, time in ....... Time out ......." Stamp on the reverse of CODEX pass / gate pass with seal and signature. After the scanning is completed, the container will be allowed to be moved to the Green Gate. ii. In case, the CSD Officer reports that the image of the said scanned container is found to be SUSPICIOUS then the officer shall affix the stamp "SCANNED: TO BE EXAMINED" along with "100% EXAMINATION" or "MARKED AREA EXAMINATION" on the CODEX / Gate out pass. 12. Priority of Scanning at CSD: Export contai ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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