Usage of Digital Signature Certificate in Remote EDI filing (RES) of Customs Documents

The Government has prioritized trade facilitation and creating an environment for ease of doing business. In this direction several initiatives have been taken in the recent past to simplify Customs procedures and enhance the use of automation in business processes with resultant reduction in transaction costs and dwell time associated with the Customs clearance of imported and export goods. In continuation of this approach it has now been decided to allow the electronic submission of digitally signed Customs process documents viz. Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills, Import General Manifest (IGM), Export General Manifest (EGM) and Consol General Manifest (CGM).

2. In this regard Board notes that the electronic submission of the aforementioned Customs process documents is already being allowed. However, it is imperative to ensure the integrity of the said documents. Implementation of digital signature provides a solution. The facility of digitally signing the documents that are filed electronically would provide the necessary assurance regarding the integrity and non-repudiation of these documents. This shall also enhance the acceptability of such documents by other agencies.

3. Accordingly, the Board has decided that with effect from 01.04.2015 importers, exporters, customs brokers, shipping lines, airlines or their agents shall be given the facility to use Digital Signature Certificate for filing Customs process documents viz. Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills, IGM (General Declaration and Cargo Declaration), EGM (General Declaration), CGM through Remote EDI System (RES). For the present, the facility of using digital signatures is optional for all users.
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