Advisory on proper handling of Cargo during examination

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....- reg. ***** Kind attention of the Importers, Customs Brokers and all other concerned stakeholders is invited to the above mentioned subject. In few cases, trade reports about mishandling of cargo during the process of examination, including de-stuffing of packages from containers, opening and examination of packages, and re-packing and stuffing them back into containers. 2. In view of th....

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....he Custodian should also provide sufficient and skilled labour based on the sensitivity of the cargo and the Custodian should also ensure that lifting of containers, consignment, destuffing of cargo from container etc., shall takes place in the presence of representative/supervisor from the Custodian side and representative from the importer side. 4. In this regard, this office has already issu....

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....nce regarding the nature, characteristics and sensitivity of the goods so as to enable the officers posted in the shed to exercise due care and caution during examination and handling of the cargo. 7. All Importers, Customs Brokers and Trade Associations are requested to give wide publicity to the contents of this facility circular among their members and trade in general. Difficulties if any m....