Shipping Lines Must Obtain Entry Inwards and Pay Dues Before Unloading as per Customs Act, 1962, Section 31.

Upon a vessel's arrival, the shipping line must seek Entry Inwards from the Preventive Officer, paying any applicable Light House dues. As per Section 31 of the Customs Act, 1962, unloading imported goods requires Entry Inwards, typically granted post-IGM delivery. Certain items like baggage and perishables are exempt. Unloading must occur at specified locations under proper supervision, with prior notice and fees for holidays. Liquid bulk cargo can be unloaded to bonded storage via pipelines under Section 33, provided the storage is a bonded warehouse, and permissions are secured. Additional permissions are needed if storage is outside the port's jurisdiction.