CUSTOMS CIRCULAR
No.75/2001-CUS. Dated 5th December, 2001
Movement of export cargo from one part to another by rail - reg
A reference has been received from the Container
Corporation of India (CONCOR) requesting the Board to allow movement of export
cargo by rail from one port to another. It has been stated that the proposed
facility will increase competition among the various modes of transport, which
in turn, will reduce transaction cost for exports.
2. The matter has been examined. It has been decided to allow movement of export
cargo after its clearance at the originating port by rail to another port for
export therefrom. The procedure for such movement will be similar to that being
followed for movement of export cargo from ICDs to gateway ports. Thus, under
the proposed facility, all the documentation relating to Customs clearance of
export goods and examination etc. will take place at the originating port. After
clearance, cargo will be stuffed and sealed in containers in the presence of
Customs. The drawback and other import incentives are to be paid/credited at the
originating port. The documentation for movement of cargo from one port to
another by rail will be same as is being undertaken in case of movement of cargo
from ICDs/CFSs to gateway ports.
3. Difficulties, if any, in implementation of these instructions, may be brought
to the notice of the Board. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this Circular.