OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS(IMPORTS)

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, SEHVA, TAL-URAN

DIST:RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA: 400 707.

 

F.No: S/22-Gen-191/05 A(M)                                                Date:16-12-2005.

FACILITY NOTICE NO.68/2005

 

1.       This Custom House has been keenly monitoring time taken for clearance of the consignments from the time of their importation.  This has been in the context of ensuring speedy assessment by the officers so that the transaction time is reduced.  In this regard, a review and analysis of the dwell time has been conducted by this Custom House for every month.  It is observed that  of late  there has been a speedy increase in the time taken for the filing of Bill of Entry after the arrival of the vessel/filing of IGM.  In fact, this constitutes the single largest time  slot.  The matter has been discussed with members of the Bombay Custom House Agents Association.  It is suggested that the reasons for this delay be analysed and reduced – this will contribute to reduction in the overall dwell time. 

2.       Similarly  it is observed that there is considerable time being taken after assessments till the payment of duty.  It is noticed that it takes about 3 to 4 days between the assessment of Bills of Entry and payment of duty.  Members of the trade may look into this to get the duty paid at the earliest after assessment.  It is felt that  this time also can be reduced. 

3.       It is our endeavour to ensure that the overall time taken between the arrival of the goods to  its delivery to the  importer is reduced.  We would seek the co-operation of all concerned in this process.

 

 

 

                   (NAJIB SHAH)

                                                               COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS