Proof of export documents

[Yatin Bhopi]

Dear expert

Recently CBEC has issued Circular no 55/2016-Cus dated 23.11.2016 and thereafter comm.- JNPT, Raigad has issued Standing order no 76/2016 dated 01.12.2016 regarding procedures to follow at customs for importing and exporting goods. After custom circular, custom officer are not issuing Shipping bill and also not authorised ARE-1 document at back side as receipt of export goods in the port. As you know these documents are required to submit with proof of exports where we execute UT-1 for exporting goods without payment of duty.

Please let me know whether only excise invoice, bill of lading and ARE-1 without signature of customs officer will suffice as a proof of export documents?

 

AI Summary

Query on Proof of Export Documents Under Circular 55/2016-Cus and Standing Order 76/2016 for Duty-Free Exports An individual raised a query regarding the proof of export documents following new customs procedures outlined in Circular 55/2016-Cus and Standing Order 76/2016. The issue involved customs officers not issuing Shipping Bills or endorsing ARE-1 documents, which are required for exporting goods without duty payment. Experts advised that the circular does not state customs officers will not endorse ARE-1 and suggested contacting customs authorities for resolution. They also recommended referring to Public Notice 07/2013 and submitting all available export documentation, noting changes in the issuance of shipping bill copies since December 2016.