Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) at Integrated Check Post (ICP), Raxaul for movement of export/import cargo and transit cargo through Integrated Check Post, Raxaul

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....Nepal Treaty of Transit & Trade. The procedure to be followed at ICP, Raxaul for cross border movement of export/ import cargo and transit cargo between India and Nepal is as under: 1. ICP provides proper infrastructure, space and facilities at one place for all the concerned agencies performing their specified jobs which are necessary in effecting clearance of goods by the Customs. Here, it is to emphasize that all movements of vehicles, passengers, export/ import cargo, empty trucks/containers through ICP are to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Customs Act, 1962, Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009(hereinafter referred to as "HCCAR, 2009") and other Circulars/Instructions/Public Notices issued in this regard from time to time. II. At ICP, Raxaul, Export as well as Import is facilitated through Indian Customs EDI System (ICES) which is an online, real time electronic interface with trade, transport, banks, and regulatory agencies concerned with Customs clearance of export & import cargo through ICEGATE. ICES is designed to exchange/ transact Customs clearance related information electronically using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Th....

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....argo is less than Rs. 10.00 lakh. • Payment of Export Duty if any: If export duty is applicable then the exporter has to pay Export Duty/Cess. • Registration: The Bill of Export so appraised/ assessed by the Superintendent and/or the Deputy/ Assistant Commissioner of Customs, is marked to Inspector for registration. Those Bills of Export which are not selected for appraisement by RMS, are directly marked to the Customs Inspector for registration. The registration of export cargo is done by the Inspector. (c) Export General Manifest (EGM) filed by Transporter/CHA ("Annexure- C" filing): Under Section 41 of the Customs Act, 1962, EGM shall be filed after award of 'Let Export Order' (LEO) but prior to border crossing of the export cargo laden vehicle. At ICP, Raxaul, the EDI system mandates compulsory filing of EGM (vehicle details) in specific proforma of 'Annexure-C' by the Transporter/CHA for processing of Bill of Export. Thus, at the ICP, Raxaul, EGM is filed after generation of Bill of Export, but, before the award of 'LEO'. (d) Arrival of Export Cargo in ICP: Only in case where Bill of Export is filed by the exp....

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....ill of Entry (under Section 46 of the Customs Act, 1962) by the Importer/CHA through the EDI system: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) vide Notification No. 36/2018-Cus (NT); dated May Il, 2918 has issued the Bill of Entry (Electronic Integrated Declaration and Paperless Processing) Regulations, 2018 for paperless filing and processing of Bill of Entry (end to Lend paperless process for clearance of Import consignments). Accordingly, for imports, working procedure will be adopted at ICP, Raxaul as per this Regulation. Prior to the arrival of import cargo, IGM is generated by the Importer/CB under ICES at RES or at the Service Centre located in the ICP, by filing details of goods intended for importation including details of vehicle, number of packages, weight, Bill of Lading. Also they have to upload relevant documents in E-Sanchit at ICEGATE through RES and to get IRN No. in terms of Circular No. 40/2017-Customs, dated 13.10.2017. Subsequently, on the basis of IGM Number and IRN No., Bill of Entry will be generated. (b) Arrival of Import Cargo in ICP: Custodian allows the Import cargo laden vehicle to enter the Indian Territory (ICP) on the basis of B....

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....go for its examination before the Customs Inspector who is duly assigned with this work at the Examination Area in the Import Complex. • Examination of Import cargo: The Inspector physically examines the goods as per direction given by RMS or by the appraising officer in presence of Importer/CB. The Custodian will provide all the required logistics and man power support for loading and unloading of cargo as and when required by the Customs Officer during the course of examination of the import cargo. Weighment of cargo and/or drawing of samples (if any) will be carried only if the same is required and necessary direction is given in this regard by RMS or by the appraising officer. If any cargo could not be cleared on the day of arrival on account of delay in getting Plant/ Animal Quarantine clearance, non-payment of duty or for any other reason, the Custodian will be responsible for security and safety of the cargo. • Out of Charge: Inspector subrtits examination report through EDI and the Bill of Entry is marked to the Superintendent for giving "Out of Charge" (OOC). If the Bill of Entry is not selected for examination, Out of Charge is given by the Super....

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....ectronic Cargo Tracking System) e-seals under Electronic Customs Transit Declaration (e-CTD), the status of seal should be checked by using handheld device. If no alert of unauthorized un-sealing is found, the Customs officer will remove the ECTS e- seal and allow the container/ truck to move to Nepal. In case the ECTS indicates an alert about any unauthorized un-sealing, the Customs officer will make due verification of the goods to check whether the same are in accordance with e-CTD. 4. CTD EXPORT (EXPORT BY NEPAL TO THIRD COUNTRY): (a) (a) On arrival of the container cargo from Nepal, the Customs officer merely checks the 'one-time-lock' (OTL) Of the container put on it and if found intact, he allows the same for its scheduled destination in India (designated seaport), without examination, unless there is some reasonable belief to do otherwise. In case where the 'one-time-lock' is found broken/defective, the officer will make due verification to check whether the goods are in accordance with the CTD. If the goods are found in accordance with the CTD, he will put a fresh 'one-time-lock' and allow the container for its destination. The serial nu....

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....ovement of goods and passengers through the ICP. In its capacity, LPAI is responsible for: • Upkeep/ maintenance of infrastructure, equipments, computers & peripherals furniture, furnishings etc. in various buildings and offices at ICP; • Providing medical facilities for drivers/ cleaners in case of exigency and • Earmarking proper parking area for the Customs borkers/CHAs of CBs/ Importers/ Exporters, Empty and loaded Indian vehicles. (ii) Border Guarding Force i.e. Gr' (hereinafter referred to as "SSE"): As Border Guarding Force along the Indo-Nepal Border, SSB is responsible for security & safety of the Customs notified area/ premises of the ICP. (iii) Other PGAs like Immigration, Plant Quarantine, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Banks etc. will work in accordance with relevant statutory provisions. IV. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTODIAN: (a) Vide Notification No. 01/2017 dated 03.11.2017 issued by this office, M/S. Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd. has been appointed as the 'Custodian and Customs Cargo Service Provider', so it will comply all the provisions of Handling of Cargo in Customs Are....