The Office of the Commissioner of Customs, Chennai-IV, under the Government of India, has issued a crucial public notice regarding the export of silk waste. This notice outlines significant changes in the clearance procedures, emphasizing inspection and certification by authorized officers. Let’s delve into the details of these new regulations and their implications for exporters and stakeholders.
1. Regulatory Changes: The public notice, numbered 20/2024, highlights the amendment in the export clearance process for silk waste falling under ITC (HS) code 5003. Previously, such consignments were cleared for export without stringent inspection requirements. However, with the new directive, exporters must obtain inspection reports or test reports from authorized officers designated by the Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
2. Authorized Officers and Testing Labs: The notice identifies specific officers and testing laboratories nominated by the Central Silk Board for this purpose. Exporters must engage with these authorized entities to facilitate the inspection and certification process. The involvement of experienced personnel ensures adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
3. Examination Protocol: Under the revised procedure, all silk waste export consignments are subject to 100% examination in the presence of the CSB authorized officer. This meticulous examination aims to verify the quality and classification of the goods. Exporters bear the responsibility for any testing or inspection charges incurred during this process.
4. Documentation and Certification: The export clearance process relies heavily on the issuance of inspection certificates or test reports by the designated officers. These documents serve as crucial evidence of compliance and facilitate the granting of the Let Export Order (LEO) by Customs authorities. Until the Central Silk Board is registered as a Participating Government Agency (PGA) in ICEGATE/ICES, the submission of physical documents remains mandatory.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, CHENNAI-IV
CUSTOM HOUSE, NO. 60, RAJAJI SALAI, CHENNAI-600001
F. No: GEN / SHED / MISC/ 18/ 2024-Docks-Admn Dated:02-05-2024
DIN: 20240573MZOOOOOOF289
PUBLIC NOTICE NO: 20/2024
Sub: Export of Silk Waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock) falling under ITC (HS) code 5003 – Export Clearance on the basis of Inspection Report from the Authorized Officers from CSB/Test Report from the Textile Testing Labs from CSB – Reg.
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Kind attention of all the Exporters, Customs Brokers, Customs stake holders and trade is invited to the schedule 2 of ITC (HS) Classification of Export items under Government of India Export Policy, Silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling which falls under the HS Code 5001, is restricted item and the export of which is permitted only under a License.
2 . The Silk Waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock) classifiable under HSN Code 5003 currently free for export. However, henceforth the said consignments shall be cleared for export based on the inspection report/test report issued by the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. In this regard, the Central Silk Board has nominated the following Central Silk Board (CSB) Officer and the Textile Testing Lab (TTLs) functioning under CSB as detailed below:
I CSB Officer authorized to inspect and certify the silk goods for export from Chennai:
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SL.NO. |
Officer Designation & Office Address | Name of the Present Officer |
| 1. | Deputy Director (Insp.) (Retd.) Silk Mark Organization of India, Central Silk Board, 4th Floor, Kuralagam, N.S.C. Bose Road, Chennai – 600108. |
Mr. P. Sukumar, Sci-B, RSTRS, Kancheepuram, Mobile: 9965775223 |
II. Textile Testing Laboratory (TTL) functioning under CSTRI, CSB is furnished below:
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SL.NO. |
Officer Designation & Office Address | Name of the Present Officer |
| 1. | Scientist D/Scientist B, Regional Silk Technological Research Station, CSTRI, CSB, Bldg No.65/5, Sirukaveripakkam, Vellore Road, Kancheepuram — 631501, Tamilnadu. Tel: 044-27277583 Mobile No:9445179601/E-mail: scthkpmgyahoo.com |
Mr. P. Sukumar, Mobile: 9965775223 |
3 . The testing/Inspection charges if any, shall be borne by the exporter.
4 . All silk waste (including cocoons unsuitable for reeling, yarn waste and garnetted stock) export consignments shall be subjected to 100% examination in the presence of the CSB authorized officer. The CSB authorized Officer will inspect and certify the items in the CFS and will share the report to docks admin section. The LEO will be granted only on the basis of the test report/inspection certificate received from CSB authorized officer directly to Customs (Docks Admin Section), till the time CSB get’s registered as a PGA in ICEGATE/ICES for the purpose of sharing their test report through e-Sanchit or single window.
5. Hence, all concerned / Stake Holders are requested to take note of the above during the process of export of Silk Waste consignments.
6. Difficulties faced, if any, in implementation of this Public Notice may be brought to the notice of the undersigned at commr4-cuschn@gov.in.
Signed by
A Mhimaran
Date: 02-05-2024 27:02
(A. MANIMARAN)
Commissioner of Customs
(CHENNAI IV- EXPORT)
To,
All Concerned.
Copy to:
1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Chennai Custom Zone – For kind information.
2. The Pr. Commissioner/Commissioner of Customs, L/II/III/IV/Audit/VII/VIII Chennai Customs Zone, Chennai.
3. All Additional Commissioners/Joint Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner /Assistant Commissioner, I/II/III/IV/Audit/VII/VIII Chennai Customs Zone, Chennai.
4. The AC (EDI Chennai Custom – for uploading in website.
5. FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organization)
6. All Container Freight Stations/ICDs
7. Customs Brokers Association – for circulation among members,
8. NACFS-for circulation among members
9. Notice Board.
