First-Time Import of Goods – Procedural requirements.

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....and preventing smuggling by non-bonafide or fake entities. 2. First Time Importer: Persons who are newly engaged in the import activity anywhere in the country are considered as first-time importers. 3. List of Documents prescribed: The following list of documents must be submitted by first-time importers at the time of registration: (i) Copy of IEC (Certificate). (ii) GST Registration Certificate. (iii) Utility Bills (Electricity/ Telephone) but not older than 3 months (if address differs from GST Certificate), Property Tax Receipt, Lease/Rent Agreement if business premises are rented. (iv) Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card. (v) Aadhar Card. (vi) Address proof i.e. Voter I....

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...., while verifying client identity and information, as mandated under Regulation 10 of CBLR, 2018. 5. Compliance by Customs Brokers: Customs Brokers are expected to fulfil their obligations under Regulation 10 of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations (CBLR), 2018, specifically, clause (n) and (o) which state: (n) Verify antecedents, correctness of IEC, identity, and the functioning of the client at the declared address using reliable, independent, and authentic documents, data, or information. (o) Inform any change in postal address, telephone number, e-mail, etc., to the jurisdictional Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Customs within one month of such change. 6. Procedure for First-Time Importers: The first-time....

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....e event of an inquiry against them or their employees. 8. Facilitation Measures: A person whose identity has already been verified at another Port at the time of first import and such person intends to start import from Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai-III, then the following procedure shall be followed: i. Where the person has been importing through some other Port and is not a new person engaging first time in import, there shall be no requirement for any further compliance. The Customs Broker or first-time importer seeking self-clearance shall immediately intimate the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Import Shed) seeking assistance in clearance, if required. ii. In respect of a person newly engaging in the activ....