KYC norms for the Shipping lines/freight forwarders etc.-reg.

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....freight forwarders etc.-reg. Attention of all the Shipping lines, shipping line agents/sub-agents, container lines, container line agents/sub-agents, freight forwarders etc. who give the containers on lease/rent for stuffing of export cargo, is invited to the recent cases, wherein subsequently it is found that contraband/prohibited goods were attempted to be exported from Kolkata Port. investig....

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....gling of prohibited goods like red sanders, beef etc., it is directed that all the shipping lines agents/sub-agents, container lines, container line agents/sub-agents, freight forwarders etc. Should follow Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and must insist on and keep at least three documents out of the documents listed below in their records from exporter/person seeking the container for stuffing of ....

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.... the last income Tax Return/VAT or Sales Tax Return filed. 6. Copy of VAT/Sales Tax Registration/Exemption certificate of the merchant exporter. It is also suggested that the freight forwarder/shipping line agent should check up the details of the IEC holder by way of email or phone before delivery of the empty container. Further, the payment for the container must be received in A/c p....