F.No.209/32/99-CX.6

Subject : Central Excise - Intimation before sealing of packages/containers under self-certification/self-sealing scheme - Instructions regarding -

     I am directed to draw your attention to Board's Circular No. 426/59/98-CX dated 12.10.98 regarding special facility of self-certification/self-sealing to large manufacturer-exporters and to say that difficulties are being experienced by such exporters in furnishing information of specific date and time of sealing/stuffing and clearance in the export plan in terms of para 4 of the above mentioned Circular.

2.    The Board has examined the matter. It has been decided that the manufacturer-exporters may furnish tentative date and time of sealing/stuffing and clearance in the export plan. In such cases, the Assistant/Deputy Commissioner may permit a shorter period for furnishing of intimation. It is reiterated that where such export plan contains specific details, the same may be accepted as due intimation.