General Commissionerate

  • Helpline No. : 022-26816698 / 022-26816634
  • Email: accsahar[dot]tpsc[at]icegate[dot]gov[dot]in
  • Email: mumcus3-vigilance[at]gov[dot]in

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the role of the Commissioner of Customs (General), ACC Mumbai Zone-III?

The Commissioner oversees various administrative, legal, and operational functions related to customs. This includes matter related to Transshipment Permission, Kacha bill of Entry and Unaccompanied baggage Centre.

What documents are needed for SEZ transshipment?

Required documents include transshipment forms, sub-manifest, IGM copy, and invoice. The CHA needs to submit these documents to transshipment Section for approval.

How is Ship Stores transshipment processed?

For Ship Stores, documents like invoice, packing list, vessel certificates and Triple Duty Bond are submitted. The TP Section scrutinizes all documents and forwarded to AC or DC/TP Section for acceptance.

When should a KBE be filed?

A KBE is filed as a prior entry before the IGM arrives, mainly for urgent goods like perishables or medicines.

How is a KBE appraised?

All KBEs are "System Appraised," meaning the details declared by the importer are automatically accepted.

What duty applies to unaccompanied baggage?

Unaccompanied baggage is charged 35% duty, except for used personal effects, which are duty-free.

What is the deadline for baggage arrival?

Baggage must arrive within one month of the passenger’s entry, with extensions allowed for valid reasons like illness or travel disruptions.

What is the difference between Transfer of Residence (TR) and Mini Transfer of Residence (MTR)?

Transfer of Residence (TR): Available to passengers returning to India after residing abroad for over two years (with short visits - 180 days). They can import personal effects duty-free, provided they haven’t availed TR/MTR benefits in the last three years.

Mini Transfer of Residence (MTR): For passengers returning after six months to two years abroad. Duty concessions are limited compared to TR. Both categories fall under Customs Tariff Heading (CTH) 9803 and require a Baggage Declaration Form (BDF) for clearance.

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