IGM AMENDMENT FOR HIGH SEA SALE BILL OF ENTRY

[DIVAKAR KUMBLA]

Dear Sir,

IGM filed in the name of 1^st importer ‘A’ and he sells the cargo to ‘B’ on high sea sale agreement. Now while filing bill of entry in the name of ‘B’ whether it is required to amend the name and address in IGM.

Request kindly assist.

AI Summary

No need to amend Import General Manifest if cargo is sold on high seas; responsibilities lie with shipping line. A query was raised regarding whether it is necessary to amend the Import General Manifest (IGM) when a cargo initially filed under importer 'A' is sold to 'B' through a high sea sale agreement. The response clarified that the IGM, which must be provided by the shipping line to the port authority and customs before the cargo's arrival, does not require amendment in such cases. The matter is primarily between the shipping line, port authority, and customs, and no changes to the IGM are needed when the cargo is sold on the high seas.