E-sealing Mandatory for Exporters at All Ports and ICDs from April 1, 2018; Report Issues to Customs Office.

The circular addresses the implementation of electronic sealing (e-sealing) for containers by exporters under the self-sealing procedure. Initially, the e-sealing procedure is voluntary until March 1, 2018, for exporters with RFID e-seals at approved premises. From March 1, 2018, it becomes mandatory for exporters with self-sealing permissions at specified ports and inland container depots (ICDs). From April 1, 2018, the e-sealing requirement extends to all other ports and ICDs. Exporters who have already adopted the e-sealing procedure may continue, and those with officer-supervised stuffing will maintain this facility until e-sealing becomes mandatory. Any difficulties in implementation should be reported to the customs office.

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