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printing and use of Transference copies of Shipping Bill optional. Therefore,
taking cognizance of the logistics needs, the Directorate General of Systems
would henceforth communicate through email, the eGatepass PDF copy of the
Shipping Bill to the Customs Broker and the Exporter, if registered. Accordingly,
Board has decided to do away with the printing of Transference copies of
Shipping Bill. The following are the features of eGatepass copy of the Shipping
Bill :
(a) The electronic document provides key summary details like
Container/Packages related to logistics movement and facilitates
authentic, easy and quick verification by the Custodian, at the
point of Entry/Exit.
(b) There will be two types of QR codes (i) for entire eGatepass
document, and (ii) for each container/package covered under the
eGatepass. This will ensure that only those containers/package
move out which are covered under the Gatepass document.
(c) In case of packaged and other bulk cargos, the eGatepass copy of
the Shipping Bill will be generated during LEO.
(d) In case of containerised cargo, the eGatepass copy of the Shipping
Bill will be generated after the receipt of the container stuffing
information for the SB.
4. It is re-iterated that for the purposes of exports, all the supporting
documents should mandatorily be uploaded in eSanchit and collection of
physical dockets shall be dispensed with.
5. It is possible that there may be scenarios other than those mentioned
above, where printouts of Shipping Bills are required. Board desires that such
scenarios shall be immediately informed. The respective Principal
Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs would take a decision on allowing
printouts only in such exceptional situations.
6. Suitable Trade Notice/Standing Order may be issued to guide the
trade and industry. Difficulty, if any, faced in implementation of this Circular
may be brought to the notice of Board immediately.
[M.F. (D.R.) Circular No. 30/2020-Cus., dated 22-6-2020]
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