entry Inward

[satyanarayan sharma]

plz enybody explain what is entry Inward?

[ARUN KUMAR]

Entry inward , in context to Foreign Trade Policy is Bill of Entry filed for against import of goods in India

[Mahir S]

Refer section 31 of the Customs Act, 1962.

[Mahir S]

The Master of the vessel is not to permit the unloading of any imported goods until an order has been given by the proper officer granting Entry Inwards of such vessel. Normally, Entry Inwards is granted only after the import manifest has been delivered.

This entry inward date is crucial for determining the rate of duty, as provided in section 15 of the Customs Act, 1962. Unloading of certain items like accompanied baggage, mail bags, animals, perishables and hazardous goods are exempted from this stipulation.

AI Summary

Understanding 'Entry Inward' in Customs: Key to Import Duty Rates per Section 31 of the Customs Act 1962. A user inquired about the term 'entry inward' in the context of customs and foreign trade. One response clarified that it refers to the Bill of Entry filed for importing goods into India. Another response pointed to Section 31 of the Customs Act, 1962, explaining that the unloading of imported goods is prohibited until a proper officer grants Entry Inwards, typically after the delivery of the import manifest. The date of Entry Inwards is important for determining the duty rate, as per Section 15 of the Customs Act, with certain exemptions for specific items.