TIOL-DDT 1573 · Tuesday, 22 March 2011 · story 1 of 5

Online transmission of DES (Advance Authorization), EPCG and DEPB at 7 new port locations with effect from 21.3.2011

AS and when Customs (CBEC) have conveyed their readiness to implement on-line message exchange between Customs and DGFT, Policy Circulars have been issued from time to time by DGFT indicating the names and Port Codes of such Customs Ports where EDI facility would be available.

Seven new locations are now added to the seventy five existing locations for on-line transmission of DES (Advance Authorization), EPCG and DEPB Authorization. They are:

Sl.No

Name of new ICES Location

LOCODE
(Customs Port Codes )

1

Pipavav Port

INPAV1

2

ACC Goa

INGOI4

3

ICD Thar Dry Port, Sanand

INSAU6

4

Paradeep Port

INPRT1

5

ICD, Marripalam, Guntur

INGNR6

6

ACC Coimbatore

INCJB4

7

Gangavaram Port

INGGVI

Thus with effect from 21.03.2011, it shall be mandatory that:

++ DEPB application in respect of shipping bills issued on or after 21/03/11 from these 7 ports has to be filed in EDI mode.

++ All authorizations for DES (Advance authorization), EPCG, and DEPB in respect of these 7 ports issued on or after 21/03/2011 by Regional Authorities would be communicated to Customs on-line.

DGFT Policy Circular No. 26 (RE-2010)/2009-14, Dated: March 21, 2011