Draft survey-based quantity determination governs coal and coke clearance, with up to 2% shortage allowed and no pre-dispatch 100% weighment. An independent draft survey report, jointly prepared by carrier and consignee and countersigned by a Customs Officer before discharge, shall be used to ascertain actual quantities of coal and coke and Customs duty recovered on that quantity; shortages up to 2% of the manifested quantity are allowed without penalty, while larger shortages require explanation and may attract penalty under Section 116. 100% weighment before dispatch is not required, and custodians may deliver cargo after OOC using weighbridges as needed.
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Draft survey-based quantity determination governs coal and coke clearance, with up to 2% shortage allowed and no pre-dispatch 100% weighment.
An independent draft survey report, jointly prepared by carrier and consignee and countersigned by a Customs Officer before discharge, shall be used to ascertain actual quantities of coal and coke and Customs duty recovered on that quantity; shortages up to 2% of the manifested quantity are allowed without penalty, while larger shortages require explanation and may attract penalty under Section 116. 100% weighment before dispatch is not required, and custodians may deliver cargo after OOC using weighbridges as needed.
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