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Report on Delay in IGM inward date Updation raised during 2nd Meeting of “Electronics Industry’’ Sub Committee of ACFI
STUDY ADVISED: - Delay in IGM Inward date updation - In order to know the real problem & improve the situation Mr. Tarun Sabharwal of DIAL along with the representative of Celebi the CTO shall undertake a thorough study on the existing flights segregation processes right from the advance online filing of IGM by airlines till the inward date updation by IFO along with the suggestive recommendations. This report shall be submitted to ACFI secretariat by 3rd Jun’2013 for taking the issue further. Participants of 02nd Meeting of Electronics Industry: - ACFI : Mr. K.S. Kunwar and Mr. Brijesh Kumar Sharma Team Head : Mr. P.S. Atree Celebi : Mr. Anurag Saini DIAL: Mr. Tarun Sabharwal Member : R.K. Mehrotra (R.K. Clearing Agency) The above said report on above subject is being submitted to ACFI Secretariat on 03rd June in three parts : PART – A :- Customs Law & Circulars, PART – B :- on going process of Inward date of Customs and CTO process and the last and final PART – C :- Future Version of e-segregation process to avoid filing of IGM inward date process.
PART – A Customs Law & Circulars : Related to IGM filing and its process with Indian Customs. a) Section 30 of Customs Act, 1962. b) Section 148 of Customs Act, 1962. c) Imported Stores (Retention on Board) Regulations, 1963. d) Import Report (Form) Regulations, 1976. e) Levy of Fees (Customs Documents) Regulation, 1970. f) Circular No. 13/2005-Customs.
Preface: Filing of IGM (Import General Manifest) for aircrafts : - (Import Manifest (Aircraft ) regulations, 1976).
1) Import air cargo manifest is a prescribed ICAO manifest stating the complete details of on board cargo. 2) A general declaration is a declaration about the aircraft itself, its nationality, place arriving from, number
of passengers disembarking and embarking, tonnage details of loaded cargo on the flight. Entry of IGM in ICE-Gate (provides e-filing services to the trade and cargo carriers and other clients of Customs Department) in EDI system, amendments and their closures.
1) Under Section 116 of the Act, a carrier is liable to penalty not exceeding twice the duty leviable on the
goods which are manifested but are not landed. Therefore, Airlines who enter IGM in EDI system cannot
thereafter approach Assistant Commissioner (Noting) for amendment of IGM on the plea that certain
packages have short-landed. This is usually done after the Custodian makes a segregation report. But,
carriers are required to file IGM in accordance with the original manifest thru FFM as received from
Origin and not based on segregation report. Therefore, request for reduction of number of packages in
IGM will not be entertained by customs.
2) If short-landed packages are received in a subsequent flight under the same air way bill number, the
importers may approach the department for inclusion of second IGM in the EDI Bill of entry. In other
cases, the importer has to approach the Assistant Commissioner (Group) for amendments of bill of entry.
Filing of IGM by airlines.
Earlier many airlines did not file the IGM promptly after the discharge of cargo. Instead, they will wait for
verification of cargo, its quantity, short landings, non-landing etc. so as to avoid legal proceedings which may
arise as a consequence thereof. But as per the provisions of the Customs Act 1962, IGM should be based on the
original documents and not based on actual arrival of cargo. The Custodian cannot even segregate the cargo
unless the Customs authorities transmit the IGM to them. To prevent the illegal segregation of cargo, it has
been directed that IGM should be filed prior to or within two hours from the landing time of the aircraft. All
Airlines scheduled or non-scheduled are following this practice.
PART – B :- on going process of IGM updating process and allocating Inward date of Customs and
CTO 1 Segregation process
Currently both the CTOs are focusing on physical segregation of cargo through the Electronic messages filed by
Airlines through FFM as per Indian Customs act 1962, but after upgradation of Customs Software ICE-Gate
version 1.5 the flow of messages from Customs to Custodian (ICMS) through EDI had discrepancies due to flow of
incomplete data to Custodian Software hence EDI segregation had to be stopped. Now DIAL is focusing on doing
segregation for both CTOs through 100% EDI messages as received from Customs, once the details are fed into
ICE Gate by the airlines and Consolidators. For any short landing and excess landing or incomplete data or
messages of courier AWBs the same will be reflected in the segregation report and airlines will be penalized by
CTOs with the penalty charge on to airlines or the consolidators for incorrect filing of data, as done previously.
(Customs wrong EDI filing penalty is not being discussed here). The below airlines of CTO1 had been contacted
personally and they have shown eagerness for doing segregation through EDI mode. On full EDI implementation
shortly their views and comments post EDI segregation by CTOs will be observed in next AOC meeting.
List of CTO-1 contacted Airlines Representatives Contact for EDI Segregation and their views
S. No.
Name of Airlines
Name of Airlines Representative
Designation IGM Filing Partner
Mode of Segregation (EDI/Non-EDI)
Prefer EDI Mode
Remarks
01 Cathay Pacific Mr. Satish Kumar Mr. Atul Mamgain
Asst. Mgr. Cargo Agent
Traxon India
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
02 Saudi Airlines Mr. K.N. Pandey Mr. Nishan
Manager Cargo Agent
CMC Limited
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer Manual Segregation
Saudi has major discrepancy due their frequent offloads & depend on CPM
03 Continental / United Airlines
Mr. Narender Singh Bhist
Cargo Officer CMC Limited
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
04 Air China Mr. Ashish Rai Cargo Executive
CCN – Cargo Community Network
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
05 Korean Air Mr. Mr. Sunil Sharma Asst. Mgr. Traxon India
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
06 China Airlines Mr. Nitin Mahendroo Mr. Raj Goel
Asst. Mgr. Cargo Agent
CMC Limited
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
07 EVA Air Mr. Pawan Dabas Mr. Praveen Sharma
Traffic Officer Traffic Officer
CCN – Cargo Community Network
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
08 Uzbekistan Airways
Mr. Puneet Srivastava Mr. Vishal Raj
Regional Mgr. Cargo Sup.
CMC Limited
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
09 Philippine Airlines
Mr. Bhupinder Cargo Mgr. CMC Limited
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
10 Jet Airways Mr. Bhardwaj Cargo Mgr. Traxon India
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
11 Lufthansa Mr. Amit Sharma Import Sup. Self Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
12 Air India Rajesh (Hans) Executive of Hans
Hans Infomatic
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer EDI Mode
-
13 British Airways World Cargo
Mr. Bijender Singh Cargo Agent Traxon Non EDI (thru DD Set)
Prefer Complete EDI Mode
-
Airline views on discussion on full EDI implementation:- Previous issues Faced during Segregation done
through full EDI Mode, which now CTOs will have to focus upon during the process of full implementation of
EDI cargo segregation reporting are as below.
i) When Customs Systems connectivity gets down, this hampers the flow of messages between all
stakeholders using Customs ICE Gate and all work comes to standstill and work is moved on to
Manual mode then
ii) Due to non-availability of EDI Connectivity, correct back up option for manual option to be
explored to avoid delays later on flow of connectivity of manual work into ICE gate
iii) Shortage of Papers i.e. scarcity of stationery for printing
iv) Issues of Non availability of printers
v) Providing a Print out of Airlines Second Copy was another issue faced by airlines earlier
vi) Airlines want for Segregation copy to be provided electronically
vii) Custodian hesitation in moving from manual mode to electronic mode due to non-continuous flow
of EDI messages from ICE Gate
CDCTMIPL views on segregation thru EDI message :-
i) Non-receipt of EDI messages i.e. EDI report is incomplete i.e. data received at CCSP (Customs Cargo
Service Provider) CTOs from Customs for airlines and consolidators data is in in-complete format or
has technical error i.e. like a) Hawb (House Airway bill) issues like Double or triple House airway bill
numbers entries, Extra House airway bills than the manifested ones, mis-match in number of
pieces and also in weights and even commodity.
b) Sometimes, courier baggage details are also fed in the EDI data. This is because courier now
moves in as Unaccompanied baggage, which has to be looked into by the CTOs for resolving.
OBTAINING IGM PROCESS AT T3 FOR MANUAL IGM ALLOCATION
Manual IGM Number filings at T3 is know as Ack (Acknowledgement) number which is obtained from T3 arrival
terminal.
i) Airlines of Passenger Services files Manual IGM (Import General Manifest) number with Customs at
Arrivals at T-3 and the IGM number which is obtained is actually known as Acknowledgement number
by the cargo team.
ii) The following two documents are provided to Customs for obtaining manual IGM number and Cargo
Team of the airlines refer this number as an Acknowledgement number.
a) G. D. (General Declaration) of the particular flight
b) ICAO Manifest – Annexure 9 Appendix 1
This IGM number which is basically an acknowledgement number is a general serial number which series gets
changed every year, with serial number 01 at the beginning of the year (i.e. 01st Jan) and the current running
serial number of IGM is 15,000 series. This number is currently not in use and has no relevance in cargo and this
number is only used as an acknowledgment number only and when the EDI system is down and the Cargo
Customs system is not able to issue any electronic IGM number, then this Ack No. is used for immediate
segregation of cargo to avoid import congestion at flight checks.
Later on, when EDI messages through ICE Gates are restored, then the electronic IGM is generated from Cargo
through submission of FFM messages into EDI through CMC Ltd. or Airlines Customs feeding partners Traxon
India, Hans Infomatic, or CCN. After IGM generation, then Airlines takes permission from customs for linking of
electronic IGM No. generated by Customs with that of the manual segregation report done through the T3
manual IGM Acknowledgement no. for filing of Bill of entry for executing deliveries by linking both the IGM nos..
The details of register for obtaining Ack. Number (IGM number) kept at T3 arrival terminal is as below :-
S. No
IGM No. Sector/ Routing
Airlines Flight No. Pax / Intnl.
D.T. Dom. Transfer
Domestic Total On Board
Crew TOA (Time of arrival)
TOS (Time of Submission)
PIC No.
Staff Name
Sign
PROCESS AT CT01
At CTO 1 for generating electronic IGM numbers to avoid duplication of IGM numbers (as it used to happen
during the process of obtaining manual IGM Nos. from T3) different private players are present in the Industry for
filing of IGM (Import General Manifest) on behalf of the airlines which are i) CMC Limited ii) Traxon India iii) CCN
– Cargo Community Network iv) Hans Infomatic etc. CTO1 does not do any filing of FFM messages like the CTO2,
here at CTO1 currently all IGMs are filed by the Airlines representatives.
IGM Inward date Updation at Custom System which is operational only at CTO1 : -
Below is the detail of actual screen shot of the Customs system where-in the Airlines of CTO1 and the cargo
representative of CTO2 approach customs.
After import cargo segregation, on generation of segregation report and before the signature of Custom on the
Cargo Segregation report, the airlines representative first fills up the inward date form for signing from Customs
(IFO) and makes the subsequent entries in the Customs inward date register and write the serial number of
Custom inward date register in this form and hands over to Custom IFO for updating the Customs inward date in
their System. Once Customs enters all data as shown in below screen shot and when IFO saves the inward date
immediately a Job number along with date is generated.
Airline Code
Flight Name
Flight Arrival Date
Flight No.
Port of Origin
Port of Discharge
Total Crew
Crew Disembarkment
Diplomats
Transit Pax
Total Pax
Arrival Date & Time
On generation of this Job number the earlier FFM messages sent by airlines or the CTO2 gets connected and the
shipments can be delivered to consignees by connecting the Bill of entries.
Note : Here after segregation Customs do not hold any short landed cargo and the whole flight of prior filed FFM
details are fed into the IGM and are directly connected with the inward date for deliveries.
Study of Details of Import Cargo segregation done through EDI at CTO1 : -
Date Day / Night Shift
Shift Time Nos. of Flight Arrival
Flight Completed / Segregated
Flight Done thru EDI
Balance Flight done Manually
Names of airlines for which flight segregation done through EDI
21st May Day 0730-1930 33 31 11 20 FY,LH,SU,QR,BZ,WY,S2,AI,6E,D0,
Night 1930-0730 36 31 10 21 D0,AI,JL,EK,FX,MH,OZ,9W,RJ
22nd May Day 0730-1930 43 40 09 31 EY,AI,KU,BA,ET,EK,AI
Night 1930-0730 38 34 10 24 PK,AI,UA,FX,HY,9W,AI,RJ
23rd May Day 0730-1930 41 40 15 25 EK,TK,MK,LH,SU,AI,9W,EK,VS,AI,EK
Night 1930-0730 40 31 08 23 D0,FX,MH,AI,UA,9W,AI,6E
24th May Day 0730-1930 43 36 08 28 EY,GF,SU,BZ,9W,AI
Night 1930-0730 41 36 10 26 AI,EK,D0,W5,9W,FX,UA,EK,NH,OS
25th May Day 0730-1930 44 42 17 25 EY,AI,KU,BZ,LH,9W,ET,SV,G9,S2,6E
Night 1930-0730 40 31 07 24 PK,9W,UA,AI,NH
26th May Day 0730-1930 42 38 NIL 38 NIL
Night 1930-0730 34 26 NIL 26 NIL
27th May Day 0730-1930 39 35 NIL 35 NIL
Night 1930-0730 39 35 03 32 D0,AI,PR
28th May Day 0730-1930 38 36 09 27 9W & AI (8FLTs),
Night 1930-0730 35 35 05 30 Ai, 9W,FX,EK,UA,FX
29th May Day 0730-1930 32 30 10 20 SU,EY,ET,EK,9W,VS,AI,G9,6E
Night 1930-0730 39 34 06 28 PK,9W,UA,AI,OS
30th May Day 0730-1930 37 36 35 1 EK,CX,MH,AF,NH,OS,LH,FX,9W,6E,BA,Su
Night 1930-0730 43 40 40 0 CX,MH,QR,HY,GF,TK,BA,OZ,AI,UA,K4,9W
31st May Day 0730-1930 41 40 40 0 CX,MH,9W,LH,MU,QR,HY,GF,TK,EY,G9
Night 1930-0730 39 38 37 1 CZ,9W,EK,6E,JL,D0,FX,UA,MH,AF,S2,OS
01st Jun Day 0730-1930 41 39 38 1 CX,MU,QR,RJ,T5,LH,TK,BA,KU,EK,CI,9W
Night 1930-0730 42 39 38 1 EY,BA,BG,PK,CX,AF,AI,CZ,NH,CX,MU,OZ
02nd Jun Day 0730-1930 44 42 40 2 CX,AI,MK,KU,CA,TK,G9,LH,BZ,W5,5X,BR
Night 1930-0730 47 46 44 2 9W,JL,AI,D0,EK,CX,FX,UA,MH,6E,G9,QR
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SEGREGATION PROCESS AT CT02 (DCSC)
List of CTO-2 Airlines Representatives Contact for EDI Segregation and their views
S. No.
Name of Airlines
Name of Airlines Representative
Designation IGM Filing Partner
Mode of Segregation (EDI/Non-EDI)
Prefer EDI Mode
Remarks
01 Finn Air Mr. Ankit Cargo Officer Hans Infomatic
Dual Mode EDI & Manual
Prefer EDI Mode
02 Spice Jet Mr. Nitin Supervisor Hans Informatic
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
03 Thai Airways Mr. Ghosh Manager Hans Infomatic
Dual Mode EDI & Manual
04 Swiss Air Mr. Sumeet, Mr. Sandeep
Manager Supervisor
Traxon India
Dual Mode EDI & Manual
05 Singapore Airlines
Mr. Birender Yadav Supervisor CCN – Cargo Community Network.
Dual Mode EDI & Manual
NSO’s (Non Scheduled Carrier.
S. No.
Name of Airlines
Name of Airlines Representative
Designation IGM Filing Partner
Mode of Segregation (EDI/Non-EDI)
Prefer EDI Mode
Remarks
01 Silkway Airlines
Ravi Upadhaya CSC Import Sup CMC Limited
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
02 Air Shagoon Ravi Upadhaya CSC Import Sup CMC Limited
Non EDI (thru DD Set)
At CTO2 (DCSC) follows the below process, here also different private players for filling FFM messages to ICE-
gates through EDI are present in the Industry for filing of IGM (Import General Manifest) on behalf of the airlines
these are i) CMC Limited ii) Traxon India iii) CCN – Cargo Community Network iv) Hans Infomatic etc.
DCSC does the entire filing for individual airlines as they have taken over the entire import services before arrival
of freight till delivery of shipment from the airlines.
1. Before arrival of flights of UL, AY, SQ, TG, KQ and SG, DCSC performs the individual filing of IGM - FFM
message with airlines respective concerned Customs filing partners for FFM filing in ICE-gate for
clearance of import shipments.
2. Individual airlines forward their import manifest FFM to the DCSC Software (COSYS)., DCSC then take a
print of the import manifest and get its filed through the airlines concerned Custom filing partner with
Customs minimum 2hrs before the arrival of the flight.
3. Once the FFM is received from airlines by DCSC, DCSC cross checks with their representative of the
concerned carrier for correctness of FFM to find out for any off loadings at airlines end at origin, on
receipt of OK from the airlines they contact their respective customs feeding partner (Traxon, Hans, CCN
or approaches CMC at cargo terminal) and request them to submit the import manifest. In case of CMC a
Check list of IGM details filed is generated, the same is cross checked again with DCSC and upon
verification, the same is re-submitted by CMC Ltd. Immediate upon re-submission of FFM manifest to
Customs ICE Gate Terminal the electronic IGM is immediately generated by Customs. (hence
duplication of IGM is completely avoided as it used to be earlier during manual allocation of IGM Nos.
from T3)
4. Upon filing of Import manifest – FFM, of the concerned flight and generation of electronic IGM , DCSC
waits for the physical arrival of the concerned airlines ULDs. Upon arrival of the airlines ULDs, CTO2
performs the physical segregation of cargo based on the IGM filed with ICE Gate Customs and with the
physical cargo flight manifest as received on board from the origin station of the concerned flight, based
on these two manifest import cargo is segregated and binned and details of shipper & consignee are fed
into their COSYS Software.
5. DCSC then prepares the segregation report and approaches to Customs (IFO) at CTO1 for signature on
segregation report.
6. Before signature of Custom on the Segregation report. DCSC staff fills up the inward date form for signing
from Customs (IFO) and makes the subsequent entries in the Customs inward date register and write the
serial number of Custom inward date register in the form and hands over to Customs IFO for updating
the Customs inward date in System. Once the Customs enters the inward date data in his system and
saves the inward date, immediately a Job number along with date is generated. On generation of Job
number all the bill of entries gets connected with ICE Gate for issuance of delivery process.
Note : The IGM inward date filing process has already been reported in CTO1, since this process only happens at
CTO1 hence CTO2 staff has to approach Customs IFO at CTO1. So the process of IGM inward date is common for
both CTOs (CDCTMIPL & DCSC).
PART – C :- Future Version for Electronic Segregation Report for Flight and Inward Date Updating.
ISSUES : -
Major Issues with FFM & FHL messaging (process for paper less drive for import break down, segregation,
binning and segregation reporting).
ISSUE 1 : FFM messaging system has different versions (it means FFM versions are being continuously
upgraded by IATA since its inception) and is duly controlled by IATA and is followed and used by all IATA
airlines .
Hence, all airlines should be asked to forward FFM messages for the Manifest, which is currently being received through EDI, (which is currently happening with all IATA Carriers) and filling details of MAWB, Pcs, Wts, Commodity, Origin & Destination. But all airlines should be asked to compulsory file the FWB messages, through which both the CTOs will be doing Master waybill entries into their software (ICMS & COSYS). Hence Shipper and Consignee addresses will also sink into the CTOs software and no backend entries would be required instead backend controlling will have to be done. ISSUE 2 : Similarly All Consolidators should also be asked to forward FHL messages of Freight Forwarder House Way Bill as associated with its designated Master Air waybill . Further a second type of FHL (type2) also needs to be filed by the Consolidators to provide details of one House Waybill consignment in order for the consolidator to provide Customs and CTOs with advance information based on the house waybill information provided by the origin freight forwarder. In this way the CTOs/Custodian will make all the entries related to filing of house way bill consignee addresses etc. (which is currently happening with major multi national consolidators). These two Issues 1 & 2 can be resolved in consultation with Customs holding the Import charge. Custom are
ready for re-issuance of earlier Circular for 100% filling of IGMs details with Customs to i) Airlines and ii)
Consolidators for prior filing of import details through EDI, after implementation of Version 1.5 which would be
a positive move towards e-filing process.
ISSUE 3 : Compatibility mode of ICE-Gate (ICES) should be there for direct understanding and sinking of IATA
messages like, FFM, FHL, FWB, FSU. If this sinking of AIR IATA messages happens directly with local Indian
Customs ICE-gate, then the requirement of external custom vendors like Traxon India, CMC Limited, Hans
Infomatic Ltd and CCN can be easily avoided. This Process will resolve the E- freight process which currently
happens in Major International Airports.
This issue can be resolved with Customs in Consultation with NIC ( National Informatics Centre) to develop
software for direct transfer of FFM, FHL, FWB & FSU messages etc. into ICE Gate through EDI and since IATA is
an renowned International body and their message forwarding through EDI is being practiced world wide with
all Customs of different countries, if required then ICE Gate software’s can be upgraded for reading the
prevalent IATA e-messaging systems. For Air Transport ICE-Gate system should be 100% compatible in
understanding of IATA messages.
ISSUE 4 : INWARD DATE
1. The Process of Inward date adopted by customs is due to system prevalent in SEA ports this is basically
hurdle in the process of the segregation report and is time consuming, after the completion of the segregation
report, airlines i) fill up the form of Inward date format and also makes ii) a manual entry in the Inward date
IGM register kept outside the office of the Custom IFO. Also shown in the attached process flow chart diagram
of electronic segregation, where in CTO after flight segregation send the e-segregation report to Airlines, on
confirmation from airlines, CTO then send the segregation report to Custom for approval as a sign off upon.
Upon approval and on receipt of e-Segregation to CTO, CTO returns/send the segregation report to Airline for
release of electronic D.O. (Delivery Order) addressed to Customs for release of shipment.
The issue of Inward Date can be resolved directly through Paper less transaction. (the Future Vision of Import
Air Cargo)
Suggestion for improvements in segregation reporting format (FUTURE VISION) : Process of e-filing of
segregation report ( paper less segregation reporting format) :
Document in Scope for electronic Transmission : Flight Manifest (FFM) Airwaybill (FWB) House Manifest (FHL) House Manifest (FHL) Type 2 Segregation Report Requirement: Free Flow of e-information (electronic messaging) flows implemented between Freight Forwarders, airlines/Carriers, Cargo Terminal Operators at origin and at destination for creating complete paperless environment. And these messages of segregation report are sent by Custodian to Customs and back. (The current Indian Customs Law is in-force for movement of such messages. Process Flow :
Airlines Files or send electronic messages to Customs & CTOs
FFM MESSAGE: The FFM message will the complete details of consignments details loaded onto a specified flight
of the concerned airlines.
FWB MESSAGE: The FWB message will transmit a complete set of all Air Waybill data into the ICMS of CTO1 and
COSYS of CTO 2 for direct entries of all shipment details for execution of delivery.
Consolidators Files or send electronic messages to Customs & CTOs
FHL MESSAGE: For FHL message, consolidator will provide a “check-list” of Freight Forwarder house waybills
associated with a Master Air Waybill.
FHL MESSAGE Type 2 : The FHL Message Type 2 message of Consolidator will transmit a complete set of House
Air Way Bill data like similar to airlines FWB messages.
CTO 1 & CTO2 :
Both CTO1 & CTO2 Collects the message as filed by airlines and consolidators in Customs ICE Gate through EDI
messaging and call and open flight ULDs for physical segregation based on the FFM and FHL messages of airlines
and consolidators respectively.
Both CTOs Collects the airlines FFM & FWB messages and also the consolidators FHL and FHL Type 2 messages
electronically and does the segregation with Bar Code Scanner or Hand Held Terminals and feed in the Master
AWB consignee / shipper address and HAWB consignee / Shipper address etc.
Stage 1 : CTO’s does the physical segregation through Bar coding and Hand held Terminals.
Stage 2 : the Manual Segregation report data is formatted electronically in systems and sent to Airlines for final
segregation and check of the segregation report.
Stage 3 : Airlines return and sends back the electronically segregation report data sent by CTO back to CTO after
cross checking the contents of short landings and excess landing as well as damage report in the segregation
report.
( In ICE Gate (ICES) a provision has to be drafted with assistance of NIC wherein message of e-segregation
report with its specific segregation message can be sent by CTO to the ICE Gate (ICES) to and fro messaging to
the Custodian (which Customs will have no issues and is also acceptable to them).
Stage 4 : After receipt of message from Airlines, the custodian sends the segregation report to Customs.
Stage 5 : Customs checks the message of the e-Segregation report of the airlines send by Custodian and as a sign
off sends it back to Custodian again (if required the inward date could be fed in by Customs or CTO themselves).
Stage 6 : Custodian on receipt of the message from Customs sends the electronic segregation report to Airlines
for issuance of delivery of the shipment.
Stage 7 : Airlines issues the electronic delivery orders to the consignee collects the Delivery Order fees and then
send a message to Customs and Custodian for executing delivery of the shipment to the consignee.
Stage 8 : Any pending Airway bill or error in feeding of airway bill or House waybill lying idle in the particular IGM
after 30days period awaiting Customs disposal process will have to be closed on at a later stage and should not
be lying open.
e-Connectivity Required : -
Airlines, Consolidators, Custodian, Customs and Customs feeding partners.
INDIAN CUSTOMS - ICE gate Receives FFM, FHL,FWB msgs. & receives e- Segregation from CTO and after approval send back to CTO
for issuance of deliveries to consignee by filling bill of entries
Flow chart of electronic segregation repot of Import Cargo for (stakeholders: Airlines, Consolidators, CTOs & Customs)
e-Segregation sent to Customs for Custom approval & Custom sends back to CTO
for delivery by airlines
A)Airlines Files /send FFM & FWB msg to Customs & CTOs for start of
cargo Segregation & generation of the Report.
A i) Airline OKs the segregation report and sends back Segregation Report
to CTO for Custom approvals
B) Consolidator sends FHL msgs to CTO & Custom for linking of
messages HAWB details with associated air waybill
Receives Seg. Report from CTO & sent back to CTO for Custom sign
Receives Seg. Report from CTO & sent back to CTO for Custom sign
CTO -1 (ICMS / HERMIS) does Segregation thru
FFM & FHL msg. Receives OK from Airlines. Msgs
send to Custom on approval ,Airlines issues Deliveries to ConsigneesCTO does back end entry from FWB & FHL type 2
CTO -2 (COSYS) does
Segregation thru FFM & FHL msg. Receives OK
from Airlines. CTO send Msgs send to Custom on approval, Airlines issues Deliveries to Consignees CTO does back end entry from FWB & FHL type 2
Flow of FFM & FWB msgs
from Airlines. FHL & FHL type
2 msgs from Consolidator to
Customs & CTOs thru EDI
for e -segregation
e-Segregation sent to Customs for Custom approval & Custom sends back to CTO
for delivery by airlines
End of Report
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