Fixation of tariff value updates customs valuation guidance for imports of edible oils, metals and agricultural commodities under customs notification.
Fixation of Tariff Value for specified imported commodities establishes customs valuation benchmarks for import clearance, covering edible oils, brass scrap, poppy seeds, areca nut, gold and silver. The notification is circulated as a public notice to guide importers, clearing agents and the trading public in assessment and compliance with customs valuation requirements and is available on the central board website.

IEC PAN updation required under GST; exporters and importers must update PAN in IEC as directed.
Changes to Import Export Code (IEC) processes under the Goods and Services Tax require exporters, importers and stakeholders to ensure the IEC record contains the correct Permanent Account Number (PAN); the Public Notice continues earlier guidance directing PAN updation in IEC registration and encloses a related Trade Notice for information and necessary action.

Manual filing of bills of entry limited; system-assigned entry number and mandatory digital duty payment required.
Manual filing of bills of entry is allowed only in exceptional cases with Commissioner approval and must be processed through ICES 1.5: Noting Section enters basic particulars and obtains a Job Number, Group AC/DC approves and triggers a system Bill of Entry number, paper assessment is conducted but duty and licence entries are recorded in ICES 1.5, system-generated challans via the electronic gateway are mandatory for payment, and post-clearance details and examination reports must be entered and cross-verified against retained paper copies.

Health certificate requirement for dried curry leaves exports mandates analytical report and prescribed EU-format certificate for compliance.
Export consignments of dried curry leaves to the European Union must be accompanied by the spices testing authority's analytical report and a Health Certificate in the EU-prescribed format based on that analytical report; stakeholders must ensure immediate compliance with mandatory pesticide residue testing and documentation requirements.

Import of livestock products permitted through Kochi seaport and airports after amendment to central notification.
The Ministry of Agriculture's Gazette notification dated 22.03.2017 amends the earlier 2014 notification to permit the livestock products listed at serial numbers (i) to (xxxi) of the 2014 notification to be imported through the seaport or airports at Kochi, and stakeholders are directed to consult the published Gazette entry at egazette.nic.in for the full text.

RMS Facilitation Centre enables single-window out-of-charge for eligible importers, subject to eligibility checks and PRO Cell verification.
A dedicated RMS Facilitation Centre at ACC Mumbai will provide single-window out-of-charge for RMS-facilitated Bills of Entry for eligible importers, with an Appraising Officer/Superintendent verifying documents, customs payment and compliance before granting out-of-charge. Eligibility includes AEO-accredited importers or importers meeting specified tenure, filing and duty-payment criteria and undertaking to apply for AEO registration. PRO Cell verifies credentials and Competent Authority grants approval. A small percentage of RMS-facilitated entries will be opened for examination under existing valuation-control directions. The procedure is effective from 1 July 2017.

Non retrospective application of policy amendments restores export entitlements; TPS scrips issued only after zonal scrutiny and checks.
The Supreme Court held that DGFT's retrospective amendments to the Target Plus Scheme for 2005-2006 cannot be applied retrospectively; the Government accepted this and DGFT amended and rescinded earlier notifications so the measures take effect only from their issuance. DGFT has instituted Zonal Committees to scrutinise claims, and TPS scrips for 2005-2006 will be issued after such scrutiny; Customs will allow usage of those scrips subject to prescribed checks and procedures.

State code alignment with GST requires updated codes in import-export declarations to avoid electronic rejection.
Customs importers, exporters and brokers must replace RBI-derived State Codes with Census State Codes in Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills to align with GST requirements; the NIC RES package has been updated and stakeholders must declare the new codes at ICEGATE to avoid rejection, reporting any difficulties to the Joint Commissioner (Systems).

Online Rotation Number generation lets registered shipping lines self issue vessel rotations via secure ICEGATE authentication and OTP.
Shipping Lines and Agents registered on ICEGATE with digital signatures may self generate a Rotation Number by completing an online form with vessel particulars (LOCODE, IMO, voyage number, master's name, shipping line/agent codes, next port, expected arrival) and authenticating via a one time password; the system then issues the Rotation Number and permits secure status checks, while casual trade users have a separate inquiry option.

Exemption from sample drawal for AEO holders expanded to include Tier I, subject to specific intelligence exceptions.
Exemption from drawal of samples for grant of drawback is extended to exporters holding Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Tier I certification, expanding prior exemptions for higher-tier AEOs; sampling remains possible where specific information or intelligence indicates need.

ICES state codes realigned to GST census codes; traders must use new codes and report EDI issues to customs.
ICES state codes will be realigned from RBI-based codes to the Census State Codes used for GSTN; the NIC RES package has been updated and the change affects BE/SB declarations including State of Origin and VAT registration codes. Trade must declare the new codes at submission to avoid ICEGATE discrepancies and report difficulties to the Deputy Commissioner of Customs (EDI).

Alignment of ICES state codes to Census codes for GST requires traders to use new codes in BE/SB declarations.
ICES state codes have been re-mapped from the RBI list to Census codes used for GST implementation; the NIC RES package has been updated and the change is implemented from 14.06.2017. Traders must use the new codes in BE/SB declarations to avoid ICEGATE mismatches and may report difficulties to the System Manager/ADC (EDI) or the provided email.

State code alignment with GST requires ICES users to adopt census state codes to prevent declaration rejections.
ICES state codes will be aligned with Census state codes used for GSTN; the NIC RES package has been updated and stakeholders must declare the new census-based state codes in Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills in ICES/ICEGATE to avoid rejection, with operational difficulties to be reported to the customs office.

Custodian appointment under Customs Act designates operator to manage Multi Cargo Terminal subject to customs regulations and compliance.
Appointment of M/s Chettinad International Bulk Terminal Private Limited as custodian of the Multi Cargo Terminal at Kamarajar Port under section 45(1) of the Customs Act, 1962 declares a defined operational area for receipt, storage, delivery, dispatch and handling of import and export goods, specifies the terminal's physical description and boundaries, and requires compliance with the Customs Act, 1962 and the Handling of Cargo in Customs Area Regulations, 2009, subject to time limited custodianship and conditions set in the notice.

ICES state code alignment with GSTN: new Census-based state codes effective 14.06.2017; declare updated codes at ICEGATE.
State codes in ICES are replaced with Census/GSTN-aligned codes for use in Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills; the NIC RES package has been updated and the change is implemented from 14.06.2017. Trade must declare the new codes at ICEGATE to avoid incorrect reporting, and operational difficulties should be reported to the System Manager or the provided email.

State code alignment with GSTN requires importers and brokers to use Census state codes to prevent ICEGATE mis-declarations.
ICES state codes are being changed from the RBI list to Census State Codes used by GSTN; NIC RES has been modified accordingly. Trade must declare the new Census state codes in Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills to ensure correct State of Origin and VAT/GST registration reporting and to avoid mis-declarations at ICEGATE. Difficulties may be reported to the Commissionerate.

Centralised Container Movement Facilitation processes Kamarajar port movements via Chennai Port; agents must use CMFC and EDI procedures.
Centralised processing and merger of the CMFC at Kamarajar Port into the CMFC at Chennai Port is effective immediately, with operations at Dr. Ambedkar Building, Chennai Port. All container movement requests from Kamarajar Port to CFSs will be processed at CMFC Chennai. Steamer agents and CFS operators must approach the Superintendent CMFC at Chennai Port for CNIFC work related to Kamarajar Port, while CF operators, customs brokers and consol agents must obtain job numbers and amendments via the EDI Service Centre at Custom House, Chennai.

Shore tank receipt governs customs duty basis for liquid bulk imports; mandatory outturn reporting, bonding and bond-module compliance required.
Shore tank receipt, ascertained by dip measurement in shore tanks receiving pumped liquid from the tanker, shall be the basis for levy of Customs duty on imported liquid bulk cargo for warehousing. Bill of Lading quantities may be accepted for direct port delivery, but warehousing into Customs bonded tanks requires warehousing permission, bonding formalities, prescribed examination and preparation of signed outturn reports. Differences between manifested and shore outturn quantities are treated as short-landed with prescribed responsibilities; excess receipt requires filing a Bill of Entry for the excess and shortages above a one percent threshold prompt departmental investigation. Licensees must update the Bond Module daily.

State code alignment to census codes required for GST rollout; declare new codes in Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills.
ICES state codes are being realigned from the RBI list to the Census Codes used for GST; the NIC RES package has been updated and the change is to be implemented from 14.06.2017. Trade participants must declare the new state codes in Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills (for State of Origin and VAT/GST registration) to avoid declaration issues at ICEGATE. An annexure lists the mapping of old to new state codes and the trade is invited to report any difficulties to the Commissioner of Customs.

Documents management system escalation: coupon price increased under contractual annual escalation clause to factor in inflation.
The Documents Management System at Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai operates under a contract between the Commissioner of Customs (Gen) and M/S Newgen Software Technology Limited, following trade consultation. The contract contains a Provision for Cost Escalation requiring annual rate increases to factor inflation, and the coupon price for DMS access is raised to Rs. 18 per docket effective 22.06.2017; all other prior conditions remain unchanged.