Imports Divison

The documents are received through prealert after which the filing is done through ice gate ,The important documents for the clearance would be as below

·       Airway bill / bill of lading

·       invoice

·       packing list

·       can (cargo arrival notice)

·       technical write up / catalogue

·       insurance policy for specific rate

·       delivery order

·       certificate of origin

·       test certificate

·       importer declaration (GATT)

·       documents for schemes like EPCG,DEPB  etc.,

·      Declaration under DGFT whether for manufacturing or Trading,

if trading have to give MRP declaration

·     Authorization letter to agent

·      IE Code

·      Letter of Credit or Purchase order copy.

It is important to note that the details in the invoice and the packing list should be the same and it should tally with the physical goods.

The duties are calculated depending upon the category of goods which are classified under various chapters. The duties are arrived from the customs duty book also the countervailing duty has to be arrived from the central excise tariff book in the chapter the goods would come under. Notification will have to be checked regarding antidumping duty, safeguard duty, additional duty. The bill of entry can be filed through the ice gate terminal or manually.

Types of Bill of Entries:

Bill of Entry for Home Consumption

Bill of Entry for Ware Housing  in warehousing which are for  a) Bonding b) Debonding)

Customs department has specified three colors of Bill of Entry.

White color of Bill of Entry  - is for Home Consumption

Green color of Bill of Entry - is for De Bonding.

Yellow color of Bill of Entry: is for  Bonding