Self- sealing of export goods

Self-sealing of export goods extended to all manufacturer-exporters, subject to prescribed self-certification and examination procedures.

The circular extends self-sealing and self-certification to all manufacturer-exporters, subject to compliance with existing Board and Central Excise Manual procedures. Exporters must endorse ARE-1/ARE-2 with a certificate confirming inspection of description and value and that goods were packed and sealed with a lead seal/one-time lock seal bearing its number, signed with name and designation. Self-sealed consignments are subject to Customs examination at the port; Central Excise officers' examination and sealing at dispatch remains optional.