Reduction of time gap between Berthing of Vessel and Entry Inwards, Boarding of Vessel and Commencement of Discharge of Cargo

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....ported goods not to be unloaded from vessel until Entry Inwards granted) of the Customs Act, 1962 as amended. 2. On a co-joint reading of Sections 30 and 31, it is clear that the vessel can start unloading the goods only after an order/permission/permit of "Entry Inward" is granted by the Customs following submission of the import manifest containing details of the cargo onboard the vessel by the Master or Shipping Agent. 3. The Customs Act, 1962 provides for filing of Import General Manifest in advance of arrival of the vessel. It also provides for filing of Bill of Entry prior to arrival/import of goods. These measures are aimed at ensuring that the documentation etc. is completed well in advance so that clearance of goods can be ex....

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.... reported at the 'Pilot Station'/ 'Boarding of the Pilot'. On receipt of message/documents, the Boarding Officer shall grant 'Entry Inward' in the system without any delay. 5. As per the above procedure, the event of 'Entry Inwards' will be advanced to the point of reporting of the vessel at the 'Pilot Station'/ 'Boarding of the Pilot', thus enabling discharge of cargo immediately after berthing. 6. In order to further streamline the procedure relating to Entry Inwards, boarding of the vessel and commencement of discharge of cargo, the following procedures shall be followed: i. The Vessel Agent/Steamer Agent shall forward the request (format enclosed) to the Customs Docks Office....

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....lt with in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 irrespective of the fact that Entry Inward has already been granted in the system. 9. Vessel Agents/Steamer Agents are advised to ensure that all details in the Entry Inward request Form are filled correctly to avoid errors and delay in granting of Entry Inwards. 10. Any difficulties faced in this regard may be brought to the notice of the undersigned immediately. Encl .: As above P. VINITHA SEKHAR) Commissioner of Customs Mangaluru FORMAT TO BE FURNISHED BY STEAMER AGENTS FOR ENTRY INWARDS S. No. Description Particulars 1. Name of the Vessel   2. Vessel Flag   3. IMO No.   4. Vessel Code (Call sig....