The Principal Commissioner of Customs (Air Cargo), Chennai has issued Public Notice No. 14/2025 to inform exporters, customs brokers, and other stakeholders about the introduction of ICETABs for export examination and clearance. This initiative is in line with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Circular No. 17/2025-Customs, dated June 19, 2025. The ICETAB system is designed to streamline the export process by enabling examining officers to view crucial details of Shipping Bills, including RMS instructions and supporting documents, directly on the device. Officers can also promptly enter examination reports and upload up to four images of the cargo, which are then stored in the e-sanchit repository for future reference. A detailed advisory from DG Systems outlines the procedures for using ICETABs for filing examination reports. In cases where the ICETAB cannot be used, officers are required to obtain prior permission from the concerned Assistant Commissioner and record the reason in the report. The notice advises stakeholders to report any difficulties in implementing the new system to the Principal Commissioner.
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (AIR CARGO)
NEW CUSTOM HOUSE, CHENNAI-VII COMMISSIONERATE,
AIR CARGO COMPLEX, MEENAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI 600 016
F.No CUS/AG/PN/8/2025-A/M Dated: 28-07-2025
DIN: 20250773MU000021742E
Public Notice No. 14/2025
Subject: Use of ICETABs for efficient export examination and clearance – Reg.
Kind attention of all the exporters, Customs Brokers, stake holders and trade is invited to the Board’s Circular No. 17/ 2025 – Customs, dated 19th June, 2025 issued in F. No. 450/ 128/ 2024 – Cus IV on the above subject.
2. CBIC have decided to use ICETABs in export examination and clearance. With this launch, examining officers can seamlessly view the details of Shipping Bills, including examination orders, RMS instructions, supporting documents etc., on the ICETAB.
3. ICETAB enables examining officers to enter examination reports promptly on the ICETAB, and also upload four images of the cargo being examined covering all key aspects. These images will also be available in the e-sanchit repository for subsequent viewing.
4. A detailed advisory no. 34/2025 dated 19.06.2025 for the use of ICETABs for filing examination reports in EXAM_INS Role for export clearance by Customs Officers, has been issued by DG Systems. In cases of exigencies where the report cannot be given using ICETAB, prior permission of concerned Assistant Commissioner is required and same may be recorded in the examination report as well.
5. Difficulties faced, if any, in implementation of this Public Notice may be brought to the notice of the undersigned at pcommr7acc-cuschn@gov.in.
6. This issues with the approval of Principal Commissioner.
SANKARANARAYANAN.N
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR
To,
All Concerned.
Copy to:
1. The Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs,
Chennai Customs Zone.
2. The Principal Commissioner/Commissioner of Customs,
Chennai-I/Chennai–II/ Chennai-III/Chennai-IV/
Chennai Audit Commissionerate
3. The Additional / Joint Commissioners of Customs,
Chennai VII Commissionerate.
4. All Dy. /Asst Commissioners of Customs,
Chennai VII Commissionerate.
5. The D.C. (EDI), ACC, Chennai, for uploading on Chennai Customs website.
6. The Supdt. CHS for notice board display purpose
7. Hindi Cell
