PUBLIC NOTICE No. - 35/2006 Date : 25.07.2006

Bill of Entry data format incorporating Post Budget 2006 changes – reg
Certain changes in the format for filing a Bill of Entry in ICES have been brought after the Budget 2006. Revised format is available on http.//www.icegate.gov.in/documents / Message_Imp_guidelines/ BillofEntry Message Format Version 4_0.pdf).

2. It is noticed that Importers / CHA’s are not filing Bill of Entry as per the revised format. Data against key fields like antidumping notifications SVB details etc. are not being properly filed by them. Further it is noticed that Importers/CHAs are furnishing junk characters in the mandatory fields of the Bill of Entry. While details regarding exemption notifications are provided by the trade, crucial data pertaining to all levy notifications is left blank. Quality of declarations made by Importers/CHAs with reference to description, brand, model, part and other critical parameters that have a pivotal role in determining the value of goods under import is extremely poor. It is desirable that data pertaining to every field in the Bill of Entry is submitted accurately and completely.

3. All Importers, Custom House Agents and members of trade are directed to adopt the latest format of Bill of Entry and provide proper description covering grade, purity, specifications, configurations, melting point, denierage, dimensions etc., as a declaration may require, failing which queries will be raised by the assessing Groups leading to avoidable delay in clearance of the cargo.

F.No. S/1-57/2006 EDI

(A.K. Prasad)
COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (Import)
MUMBAI

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