The Central Board of indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC), vide circular number 28/2023 issued on 8th November 2023 has allowed the advance assessment of Courier Shipping bills on Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS). The circular says as follows:
“Representations have been received in the Board to allow advance assessment of Courier
Shipping Bills that would further reduce the dwell time.
Based on the inputs from the stakeholders and with a view to further enhancing the ease of doing business, it has been decided to provide for advance assessment of Courier Shipping Bills on the Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS). The Directorate General of Systems has confirmed the enabling of appropriate technical changes in the ECCS export workflow for this purpose. An Advisory No. II/SYS/WZU/2023 dated 19.10.2023 has also been issued by DG (Systems).
The field formations are requested to issue suitable Public Notice etc. for guidance.
Difficulty, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board.”
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