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Clarification Regarding Examination Norms for Export Goods
Customs
Circular No. 31 dated 7th June 2002
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am directed to refer to Circular No.6/ 2002-Cus., dated 23.1.2002 on the
above-mentioned subject. In this connection, a number of references has been
received from the trade, seeking clarification as to whether the facility for
removal of export goods from the factories on the basis of self-certification
and self-sealing has been withdrawn vide the said Circular.
2.
The matter has been examined. The Circular No. 90/ 98-Cus., dated
8.12.1998 [which has now been rescinded vide Circular No. 6/ 2002-Cus., dated
23.1.2002] had provided a procedure, as also norms for examination of
self-sealed containers at the port of export. In terms of this Circular, out of
5 self-sealed containers brought for export, only one was to be examined. Under
Circular No. 6/ 2002-Cus., dated 23.1.2002, examination percentage has been
drastically reduced for all categories of export goods. The maximum examination
percentage for export goods under the new Circular (except for exports to
sensitive countries) is 10%, which is lower than that prescribed for self-sealed
containers under the Circular No. 90/ 98-Cus., dated 8.12.1998. Therefore, it
was felt that no useful purpose would be served by retaining the provisions of
Circular No. 90/ 98-Cus., dated 8.12.1998 as applicable to self-sealed
containers in the Circular No. 6/ 2002-Cus., dated 23.1.2002. However, the
exporters can still avail of the facility of removal of export goods from the
factories on the basis of self-certification and self-sealing; but these shall
be examined at the port of export on the basis of examination norms prescribed
under Circular No. 6/ 2002-Cus., dated 23.1.2002.
3.
These instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned by way
of issuance of suitable Public Notice/ Standing Orders.
4.
Difficulties, if any in implementation of these instructions, may be
brought to the notice of the Board. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this Circular.
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