Program Overview
With rising trade volumes and tighter regulatory controls, customs clearance has become a critical control point in global supply chains. This program equips EXIM, logistics, and documentation professionals with hands-on knowledge of India’s digitized customs infrastructure—including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Indian Customs EDI Gateway (ICEGATE), Indian Customs Electronic System (ICES), and Risk Management System (RMS). It walks through Bill of Entry filing, duty assessments, customs codes (HSN/SAC), examination orders, and online tracking. Participants also gain clarity on faceless assessment, SEZ procedures, customs valuation norms, and managing CHA relationships for efficient execution. Real-life delays, document rejections, and audit flags are used to highlight practical takeaways.
Features
- Navigate India’s EDI-based customs systems (ICES, ICEGATE, RMS) with confidence
- Prepare and validate clearance documents aligned to customs requirements
- Understand assessment, duty calculation, and faceless clearance mechanisms
- Proactively manage customs risks, delays, and regulatory escalations
Target audiences
- EXIM Executives
- CHA Coordinators
- Logistics Teams
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 17 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Indian Customs Ecosystem & Workflow Overview5
- 1.1Concepts: End-to-end customs flow – import & export clearance checkpoints
- 1.2Keywords: CBIC, ICEGATE, ICES, CFS, DPD, AEO
- 1.3Stakeholder Map: CHA, Customs Officials, Freight Forwarders, Banks, Shipping Lines
- 1.4Real-life Case: Chemical importer reduced clearance time by 36 hours using DPD facility
- 1.5Toolkit: Customs process flow diagram (with timelines, documents, and roles)
- EDI System, ICEGATE & ICES Portal Use4
- 2.1Systems: EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), ICES (Indian Customs EDI System), ICEGATE (Gateway for online customs interactions)
- 2.2Keywords: SB Filing, BOE Generation, ARN (Acknowledgement Number), LEO (Let Export Order)
- 2.3Case: Exporter missed vessel sailing due to ICEGATE reject on HS code mismatch
- 2.4Exercise: Simulate the e-filing of a shipping bill & review ICEGATE dashboard status codes
- Risk Management System (RMS) & Document Examination5
- 3.1Concepts: Automated risk profiling, facilitated vs non-facilitated clearance
- 3.2Keywords: RMS Red Channel, Query Handling, Physical Exam, No Use Bond
- 3.3Situational Focus: Delays from inconsistent invoice-declaration line items
- 3.4Real-life Insight: Apparel exporter used pre-alerts to reduce RMS red flag chances
- 3.5Checklist: RMS query resolution SOP + documentation pre-check kit
- Advance Filing, Duty Assessment & Drawback Mechanisms3
Instructor
