Prior re-assessment of the Bill of Entry is mandatory before any...

Prior re-assessment of the Bill of Entry is mandatory before any refund claim for excess customs duty can be filed and processed. The notice reiterates that refunds arising from re-assessment must be routed through the ICEGATE 2.0 "Re-assessment cum Refund" module, where the importer first files an electronic request for re-assessment, the appraising group completes re-assessment or amendment, and a pre-filled refund application then becomes available for submission. Any refund claim filed without required re-assessment will be treated as incomplete and a deficiency memo will be issued; for interest purposes under the refund rules, the claim is deemed received only when a complete application is acknowledged by the proper officer.