Attention of the Importers, Exporters, General Trade, Port Terminal Operator, Shipping Lines/ Shipping Agents, CFSs coming under the jurisdiction of JNCH, Nhava Sheva and all other stakeholders is invited to the Public Notice No. 146/2018 dated 09.11.2018 about procedure to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning at Drive Drive-through Container Scanner (hereinafter referred as DTCS) installed next to PUB, Port-Karal Road, Raigad, Maharashtra-400 707.
2. It is a matter of immense pleasure for JNCH to inform you that another “Drive-through Container Scanner” has been installed at BMCT Port after successful “Site Acceptance Test” and trial operations. The DTCS at BMCT will be fully functional from 31st January 2023. It is a high speed container scanner (having throughput of 100 container/hour) and commissioning of this scanner is expected to further reduce dwell time for import significantly.
3. Procedure required to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning at “Drive Through Scanner” at BMCT (for both DPD importers and non-DPD Importers) will be same as stipulated vide Public Notice No. 146/2018 dated 09.11.2018.
4. In case of any dispute emerges on the points/procedures which have neither been incorporated in this Public Notice nor in the Public Notice No. 146/2018 dated 09.11.2018 but the same have been clarified in other Public Notice issued by JNCH. Such Public Notices (which are already in public domain) may be contemplated/envisaged for resolution of such dispute.
5. With regards to working hours of “Drive-through Scanner” at BMCT, it is envisaged that;
a) Drive Through Container Scanner (Road) at BMCT shall be operational during day time only between 8.00 am to 8.00 pm.
b) After 8.00 pm, all the containers selected for scanning at DTCS at BMCT will invariably be diverted to MXCS at JNPT/NSICT/APMT or DTCS near PUB as per convenience of trade without any endorsement from Customs.
6. In case of any difficulty faced in implementing this Public Notice, the specific issue may be brought to the notice of Deputy/Assistance Commissioner in charge of CSD Cell, NS-III (email: csd.jnch@gov.in)
7. Action to be taken in terms of decisions taken in this Public Notice should be considered as standing order for the purpose of officers and staff.
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D. S. Garbyal
Commissioner of Customs, NS-III, JNCH