Procedure for movement of containerized import cargo form Port Terminal to different Container Freight Stations (CFSs) under Kolkata (Port) - Implementation of CFS and Gate Module under ICES Version 1.5.

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....ms Brokers, CFS operators, Kolkata Port Trust and Stake Holders is drawn to computerized filing and processing of Import General Manifest under version 1.5 of ICES (Indian Customs EDI System) and movement of containerized import cargo from the Terminal/Port to various CFSs. 2. At present, based on the IGM related data received from concerned MLO / Shipping Lines 72 hours prior of vessel arrival, the feeder vessel operator files IGM in ICEGATE 48 hours prior vessel arrival and submits a hard copy of IGM at Custom House. Once the Inward Entry is made concerned MLO submits Landing Application to the Deputy / Asst. Commissioner of Customs (Transshipment) in the Custom House who in turn gives permission for unloading of containers. Simultaneous....

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....rs at CFS/ICD in the Bond Module as well as in the Gate module for the Gate officers at Port Terminal and CFS. 4. Accordingly, it has been decided to launch CFS and Gate Module under version 1.5 of ICES for Imports made through Kolkata (Port) at Netaji Subash Docks (NSD) and Khiddirpur Docks (KPD) and to implement certain procedural modifications to ensure efficient and seamless movement of containers from the Port/Terminal to CFS. With the launch of CFS and Gate Module under version 1.5 of ICES, the functions of existing Customs Officers at the Port terminal, CFSs and Container/ Import Bond Cell shall be modified for proper implementation of the said module(s). 5. The procedures to be followed in these new modules are as under- 5.1 Reg....

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....s in ICES Bond Module at Container Cell in the Custom House and obtain "TR" Bond number. The Bond registration number shall be mentioned in the IGM for electronic processing and auto debiting of bond value. The Bond value is picked up and debited in the ICES with reference to the size of the containers. The rate fixed for transit/ movement of containers with cargo from Port terminal to CFS shall be as under - Types of container Bond Rate (in Rupees) 20 Feet 6,00,000/- 40 Feet 12,00,000/- iii. In case of "TR" bond, necessary one time authority has to be given by the CFS to the applicant (MLO) for which concerned MLO's are required to submit the authority in the Container Cell to register the same in the ICES. iv. The MLOs mus....

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....rds), the Shipping Lines/Steamer Agents shall indicate the name of any one CFSs of their choice, to where such unlisted container could be transported for delivery. In case, such a declaration is not forthcoming up to the point of Entry Inwards of the vessel by the Shipping Lines/Steamer Agents or if the containers are not moved by Shipping Lines/Steamer Agents after 72 hours, the terminal operator will be free to choose any of the CFSs, where all such unlisted container shall be moved, under intimation to the concerned Shipping Lines/Steamer Agents. In such cases, IGM is to be amended for which approval in writing is to be sought from Asst/Deputy Commissioner of Customs (Import Noting) and application for amendment is to be submitted in th....

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....r at Port terminal shall enter the Truck Number in the Gate Module against each container number and on doing so ICES shall generate a Gate-Pass number along with Pass out Date and Time. Container Seal number could be amended by Gate officer, if necessary, wherever the import one time bottle seals have been found to be tampered with and a Customs seal is to be affixed by the Customs. Whenever the import seals were found to be tampered with, the matter shall be reported to Deputy/ Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Docks) and 100% examination to be conducted at terminal or at CFS after escorted by Customs Officer. 8.2 Gate-In-of Containers at CFS: All the Custodians / CFS operators shall provide adequate number of PC/AIO's with ICES co....

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....and export details like Shipping Bill Number /Date, EGM Number/date, etc at the Container Cell in the following format by 5th of every month: - NAME OF THE MLO/SHIPPING AGENT:   MONTH : YEAR :   Import Particulars Export Particulars SI. No. IGM & Landing Application No. IGM & Landing Application Date Total Nos. of (20' & 40') Containers Nos. Shipping Bills number Shipping Bill Date EGM No. EGM Date POMS/ITDR for empty containers                                         All such details should be sent to Container Cell at email id [email protected]. On receipt of the re-....