No, once the e-sealing procedure is implemented for export containers, a NOC from the local jurisdictional customs office is generally not required as exporters are allowed to self-seal their containers, eliminating the need for physical supervision from customs officials at the factory premises. DIRECT PORT ENTRY (DPE) Direct Port entry scheme aims to reduce export release time and associated cost. Under this scheme, export containers are allowed direct entry into the port terminal prior to granting Let Export Order (LEO).
This scheme was earlier available only in cases of Refrigerated Containers, Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC), Motor Vehicles, Perishable non-refrigerated cargo, AEO. Procedure for Permission of self-sealing: Exporter shall inform the jurisdictional Custom Superintendent or Appraiser of Customs, at least 15 days before the first planned movement of a consignment, about the intention to follow self. This FAQ on electronic sealing for containers under self.
The key steps includes: (a) Self-sealing using e-Seals (b) Direct Port Entry (a) Electronic Sealing CBIC has simplified the factory stuffing procedure under which Customs have shown more faith in exporters by allowing them to stuffing containers at their premises using electronic seal (e-Seal). The exporters who were availing sealing at their factory premises under the system of supervised factory stuffing will be automatically entitled for self. Self-Sealing Procedure for Exporters Implementation of electronic sealing for containers by exporters under self-sealing procedure has been prescribed by circular 26/2017-Cus dated 1.01.2017, 36/2017-Cus, dated 28.08.2017 and 37/2017-Cus dated 20.09.2017.
The revised procedure of the CBEC vide Circular No. 41/2017. An electronic seal, also known as an eSeal, is an electronic signature that is associated with a legal entity (business or organization) and can be used by more than one person within the legal entity.
According to compliances set by the Customs, the e-seal should be a RFID tamper proof single time bolt seal, having a unique serial number, which has to be bought by the exporters on their own for the self-sealing procedure. Self-Sealing or IEC and Factory stuffing, permission required for purchasing of e.
