cha licence inquiry

[PINKI NAUTIYAL]

dear sir,

how to cha licence terms and condition

[Mahir S]

To qualify as CHA applicant, you need to be a graduate with and an employee of a valid Custom House Agent with experience in clearing goods through the customs for at least one year as a permanent pass-holder.You should possess assets worth ₹ 1 lakh (Rs 50,000 for some locations) certified by a scheduled bank.

A temporary one-year license is granted by the commissioner of customs (of the concerned custom station) for example, Mumbai, Kolkata, Kandla, etc, after scrutinising your application thoroughly. The regular license, which is valid for five years will be issued upon clearing the written and oral examination (within two years), satisfying minimum volume of business and complying with the specified obligations. The exam is held twice a year.

Also visit the following link, which provides basics procedures to become a Custom House Agent :-

http://customsmangalore.gov.in/faq/faq-cha.htm

Also refer to the Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations, 2004 for all regulations and procedures pertaining to CHA licensing.

AI Summary

Custom House Agent licence requirements: temporary licence after scrutiny; regular licence upon passing exams and meeting business and compliance conditions. Qualification for a Custom House Agent licence requires a graduate employed by a valid CHA with at least one year's experience as a permanent pass holder and satisfaction of a bank certified asset threshold. A commissioner of customs may grant a temporary one year licence after scrutinising the application. A regular multi year licence is issued only after clearing written and oral examinations within the prescribed period, meeting minimum business volume and complying with specified obligations; examinations are held periodically.