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17-06-1996
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| Notification No: |
Customs Circular No 33/1996
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| Issuing Authority: |
Indian Customs
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| Type: |
Circular
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| File No: |
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| Subject: |
Regarding simplification of procedure for clearance of export consignment of perishable goods like fruits, vegetables and flowers etc, at airport
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Regarding simplification of procedure for clearance of export consignment
of perishable goods like fruits, vegetables and flowers etc, at airport
Circular No. 33 dated 17th June
1996
I am
directed to refer to earlier Circular No. 446/ 42/ 91-Cus. IV dated 6.8.91 which
provides procedure for examination of cargo at different Customs stations.
2.
It is reiterated that henceforth the perishable cargo at all Airports and
Air Cargo complexes may not be examined in a routine manner. Such cargos may be
examined only where there is intelligence/ information. The packages
should not be opened during the processing of the papers. Whenever on
intelligence or information, the packages are opened and examined, the details
of such information/ intelligence may be subsequently brought to the notice of
the Deputy commissioner/ Addl. Commissioner incharge of Airport/ Air Cargo
Complex.
3.
The Addl. Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner may however check the
packages to ensure that the exporters have made proper declaration. However,
necessary Phytosanitory Certificate from plant quarantine authorities or
certificate from veterinary authorities or similar certificates and required by
other agencies may be checked before clearance.
4.
These instructions may be brought to the notice of all Field Formations
afresh. Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this Circular.
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