Single Unified Multi-Purpose Electronic Bond in Customs-Ekal Anubandh

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....tiative. A copy of the said Circular is enclosed herewith for ready reference. i. It is observed that no e-Bond or e-Bank Guarantee has been submitted in this Commissionerate since the issuance of the above Public Notice. ii. Accordingly, it is once again reiterated that all stakeholders are strongly encouraged to avail the SEB facility through the ICEGATE portal, which enables seamless, all-India electronic execution of Bonds and Bank Guarantees. This system is aimed at reducing transaction costs, improving transparency, and facilitating ease of doing business. ii. The step-by-step procedure for execution of e-Bond and linking of e-BG is provided in the annexures to the Circular and Public Notice for ease of reference and compliance.....

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....r No.04/2025-Customs dated 17.02.2025) for Single Unified Multi-Purpose Electronic Bond (SEB) as detailed below: i. The process of execution of bond electronically including the digital payment of stamp duty is elaborated in Annexure-A. ii. Linking of e-Bank Guarantee is elaborated in Annexure-B. iii. Format of the SEB is provided in Annexure-C. iv. Format for Supplementary Bond for addition of new events is provided in Annexure-D. v. Format for Supplementary Bond For addition of Amount is provided in Annexure-E. vi. For the sake of uniformity, the quantum of Bank Guarantee to be provided in the different instances prescribed earlier through the Board circulars have been collated and made available in Annexure-F. The importer/ex....

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....d manner. User feedback will be suitably incorporated during implementation. 8. CBIC Circular No.04/2025-Customs dated 17.02.2025 and ICEGATE User Manual e-bond registration are herewith enclosed for detailed reference. 9, This Public Notice shall be considered as a Standing Order for the purpose of officers and staff of the Department. 10. The facility for submission of e-Bond and e-Bank Guarantee is operational with immediate effect. Stakeholders are requested to discontinue the use of manual Bonds and BGs, as their acceptance will cease w.e.f. 15.08.2025, except in exceptional circumstances with prior approval of the Addl./Jt. Commissioner of Customs, Chennai-VII. The format for seeking such manual approval is enclosed for reference. ....