SEZ

[HITENDRA DAVE]

DEAR SIR REQUIRED PROCUDERE FOR DESPATCH MATERIAL RETURN ( REJECTED RETURN )FROM SEZ TO DTA

[Snehal Kulkarni]

SOP for Re-Import of the machinery/equipment after Repairs/Maintainace
Sr No	Department	Activity	Responsibility	Time line
1	Shipper-Re-Exporter ( i.e. the Company/Agency where the goods are send for repairs/maitainance)	Before shipping the goods, Shipper should take Pre-Approval of Invoice and Packing List from Commercial ( EXIM-Dept ), Things to be taken Care- 1. The Discription which are mentioned at the time of Export should appear as it is on Shipper's Invoice 2. The Identification No which are mentioned at the time of Export should appear as it is on Shipper's Invoice 2. Remark to be Put : " Repaired and Return "	USER	Before shipping the goods from oversease.
2	USER Department who wish to re-import the Consignment after Repairs / Maintainance	1. User Department should intimate to Commercial Department regarding the Import of Goods which are send for repair/maintainance 2. User department should take care of the requirement laid down by the Commercial Department for facilating hassel free import at Indian Port	USER	Before shipping the goods from oversease.
3	Commercial	1. Arrangement / Locating the Original Re-Exprot  Documents a) Original  EP Copy, b) Custom Attested Commercial Invoice, c) Custom Attested Packing List, d) Air Way Bill or Bill of Lading	Commercial-Import & Export Department	Immdiate after shipping the goods from oversease to avoid delay.
		2. All the above document to be forwarded to CHA for clearance under ZERO DUTY
* Approximate time for Re-Import from Ex-Works after Intimation is 12 Working Days.

AI Summary

SOP for Re-Importing Repaired Machinery: Pre-Approval, Original Docs, and Zero Duty Clearance in 12 Days A query was raised about the procedure for dispatching rejected materials from a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA). The response provided outlines the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for re-importing machinery or equipment after repairs or maintenance. It details the responsibilities of the shipper, user department, and commercial department, emphasizing pre-approval of documents, maintaining original export descriptions and identification numbers, and ensuring hassle-free import at Indian ports. The process involves arranging original re-export documents and forwarding them to a Customs House Agent (CHA) for clearance under zero duty, with an estimated re-import timeline of 12 working days.