TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Sub: Pilot Implementation of Paperless Processing under SWIFT-Uploading of Supporting Documents-reg.
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....the supporting documents. Under project "Saksham", CBEC has upgraded its IT infrastructure, which would inter alia be used for the introduction of paperless processing under Single Window Interface . for Facilitation of Trade (SWIFT). With the objective of reducing physical interface between Customs/ regulatory agencies and the trade and to increase the speed of clearance, it is proposed to introduce a facility to upload digitally signed supporting documents on a pilot basis to be launched shortly at Air Cargo complex, New Delhi and Chennai Customs House. The pilot will cover all types of imports under ICES. After the completion of the pilot, the facility will be extended to all ICES locations. 2. Under CBEC Circular No. 10/2015 ....
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....electronic document upload is annexed herewith as Annexure A. While preparing a job for submission on ICEGATE in their respective Remote EDI Systems (RES), the authorised persons must ensure that they have uploaded all the necessary supporting documents and obtain Image Reference Number (IRN). Further, While submitting the job for BE generation, the details of the supporting documents (lRN No) to be furnished in a separate table "Supporting Docs" in addition to the other existing tables. The message format for the table "Supporting Docs" is annexed with this as Annexure B. A facility has also been provided on ICEGATE to the authorized persons to access and View the documents uploaded by them. 4. In case the authorised person seeks to provi....
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....roach the designated place for goods registration, document verification and clearance. In case goods are to be examined, the officer examining goods may record the results of inspection / examination online on ICES.' 8. Some types of supporting documents are required to be presented in original (as specified in the respective notifications) for verification of seal/ signature etc., for defacement and for the debit of quantities / value. Trade should present hardcopy at the time of the registration of goods or at a place specified by the Commissioner of Customs. It may however be noted that all supporting documents shall be uploaded digitally, including those documents that must be presented in hardcopy. For supporting documents, where a d....