EXPORT OF GOODS FORM THE PLACE OF EXPORT
Nookala Subrahmanyam
(Querist) 11 November 2010
This query is : Resolved
We are the manufactures of exisable boods paper and paper board. We are sending our goods to the port and we will istruct the C&F agent to conduct the examination of the goods by customs authorities basing on the documents sent along with the consignment ARE-1 ciopies and duty paid invoices. As per the point No. 12 Examination of goods from the place of export. C.E Manual Page no. 6.7.
So far we have not faced any problem from the customs authorities and Divisional office. Recently we are facing a problem with a new suprintendent that he says the if the goods are covered under any export promotion scheme like DEPB etc., each and every export consignment should be verified by the range officer and seal the goods factory it self. Further he is questioning which law is permitted to remove the goods with out any verification of the Range superintendet.
Actually we are using the containers for expoert purpose. But some times we are engaging the Trucks to send the goods to the port for examination if the full container load is not there.
Please express your comments
C M Sharma
(Expert) 11 November 2010
ARE-1 does not appear to restrict manner of clearances under Export Promotion schemes.
When the export goods are not inspected by the C Ex Range officers and goods are covered by the ARE-1 the port/ICD Customs officers have to certify the exports and the goods are also subjected to inspection at the port while assessing the Shipping Bills.
You may request the officers to give the copy of the instructions to support their views because you have been earlier following the practice of such clearances - not complete container loads - without examination and the officers have been certifying the ARE-1s.
Alternatively you make seek written directions for physical examination of the export goods by C Ex officers that are not in full container loads.
I presume that Certification of ARE-1 from Range offices would be normally getting obtained by you.
You may also seek assistance of C&F Agents to get the clarification from the exporting ICD/Port Customs authorities.
You may approach the Commmissionerate Technical Section for clarification preferably in writing so that such objections are not raised again by successor officers.
You may also search the www.cbec.gov.in - customs-circulars in the matter, while we try giving specific reference.
