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Customs - Board's Circulars19.12.2003

Assessment - Self assessment scheme for accelerated clearance of import/export cargo.

Document Text

Circular No. 109 /2003- CUS December 19, 2003 F.No.450/30/2003-Cus-IV Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Excise and Customs Subject: Self assessment scheme for accelerated clearance of import/export cargo. I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No.30-Cus, dated 4.4.2003 issued from F.No.450/30/2003 vide which self assessment scheme for accelerated clearance of import/export cargo was introduced on the pilot basis at Air Customs (both export and import) at Sahar, Mumbai, ICD, Tughlakabad, New Delhi and Chennai Sea Customs (both import & export). 2. It has been decided to extend the self assessment scheme for accelerated clearance of import/export cargo on pilot basis to Bangalore Air Cargo Complex also Accordingly, the para 7 of the said Circular has been substituted as under:- “7. Initially this scheme will be operated on a pilot basis at Air Customs (both export and import) at Sahar, Mumbai, Bangalore Air Cargo Complex (both export and import), ICD Tughlakabad, New Delhi and Chennai Sea Customs (both import & Export).” 3. The receipt of this circular may kindly be acknowledged. 4. Hindi version will follow. D.S. Garbyal Under Secretary to the Government of India Phone: 23094182

Source: Government of India — Customs - Board's Circulars, dated 19.12.2003. Text is machine-extracted for reference; the officially published version prevails. Not legal advice.

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