24x7 Customs clearance operations – regarding.

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.... General under CBEC.   Sir/ Madam,   Subject: 24x7 Customs clearance operations - regarding In order to further facilitate importers and exports the Board has decided to begin on a pilot basis 24X7 Customs clearance with effect from September 1^st. 2012 (1.9.2012) at identified Air Cargo Complexes and Seaports in respect of following categories of imports and exports: (a)       Facilitated Bills of Entry where no examination and assessment is required; and (b)       Factory stuffed export containers and export consignment covered by Free Shipping Bills.  2.      The Air Cargo Complexes and Seaports ident....

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....y.  Thus, the Customs can now focus more on consignments that are interdicted on basis of risk assessment for purpose of Customs assessment and examination. Further, as a result of self assessment, Board has decided to increase the level of facilitation (refer Circular No.39/2011-Cus dated 2^nd September, 2011) to 80% in case of Air Cargo Complexes and 70% in case of Seaports (and 60% in case of ICD/ CFS). Risk Management Division has also carried out necessary changes and facilitation level has been substantially enhanced with an average of approx. 70% Bills of Entry being currently facilitated. Thus, there has been a reduction in the requirement of Customs staff for purpose of routine assessment and examination. This allows the ....