{"id":16305,"date":"2020-09-14T11:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T05:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=16305"},"modified":"2020-09-12T17:39:41","modified_gmt":"2020-09-12T12:09:41","slug":"cbic-launched-faceless-assessment-customs-clearance-processes-under-turant-customs-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cbic-launched-faceless-assessment-customs-clearance-processes-under-turant-customs-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"CBIC launched Faceless Assessment Customs clearance processes under Turant Customs programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The (CBIC) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has\npronounced the Faceless Assessment for all import goods at an All India level\nin all ports of import by <strong>October 31,\n2020 <\/strong>under the policy of a next generational Turant Customs programme. However,\nthe CBIC has earlier notified Phases I and II of Faceless Assessment that has\nincluded faceless or anonymised assessment, automated clearances of bills of\nentry, self-registration of goods by importers, digitisation of Customs\ndocuments, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cbic-launched-faceless-assessment-customs-clearance-processes-under-turant-customs-programme\/#Overview_of_the_Turant_Customs_programme\" >Overview of the Turant Customs programme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cbic-launched-faceless-assessment-customs-clearance-processes-under-turant-customs-programme\/#Constitution_of_National_Assessment_Centres_NACs\" >Constitution of National Assessment Centres (NACs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cbic-launched-faceless-assessment-customs-clearance-processes-under-turant-customs-programme\/#Co-ordination_among_NAC_Commissioners\" >Co-ordination among NAC Commissioners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cbic-launched-faceless-assessment-customs-clearance-processes-under-turant-customs-programme\/#Conference_on_Tariff_Other_Customs_Matters\" >Conference on Tariff &amp; Other Customs Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cbic-launched-faceless-assessment-customs-clearance-processes-under-turant-customs-programme\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_Turant_Customs_programme\"><\/span>Overview of the Turant Customs programme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main elements of the Turant Customs programme are\nContactless, Faceless, and Paperless Customs clearance processes. The\nobjectives sought to be achieved exponentially faster clearance of goods, a\nreduced interface between trade and Customs officers, which has enhanced ease\nof doing business. The phased launch of a Turant Customs programme on the\nselect ports of import was to test in a real-life environment, the IT\ncapabilities, and the responsiveness of the trade along with Customs officers\nto the various initiatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The outcomes have been reviewed, and it has been confirmed that they have met the stated objectives. Presently, the stage is set for extending the Turant Customs programme across all the Customs ports of India and which is thereby more modern, efficient, and professional Customs administration with resultant benefits for trade and industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/cbic-extension-of-deadline-for-gst-return-filing-fy-2019-20\/\">CBIC: Extension of deadline for GST Return Filing FY 2019-20<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitution_of_National_Assessment_Centres_NACs\"><\/span>Constitution of National Assessment Centres (NACs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It was intimated that a designated nodal Commissioners must\nbe precursors to the (NAC) National Assessment Centres. Accordingly, the Board\nhas also decided <strong>to constitute a total\nof 11 NACs.<\/strong> These NACs are organised according to the <strong><em>1st Schedule to the Customs\nTariff Act, 1975.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The motive for a selection of the Zone in the NAC is to\nshare volume of the import of the particular commodity groups in its Zone as\ncompared to the All India imports. The share volume has to be contributed by\nthe said commodity groups or the share of import of the particular commodity\ngroups in their own Zones. However, the motive for the selection of the\nConveners for NAC is to share the All India revenue contributed by the\ncommodity groups or the share of the revenue contributed by the particular commodity\ngroups in their own Zones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsibilities of the NAC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The NACs has the role in a successful implementation of the\nFaceless Assessment. In addition, the NACs need to work in a coordinated manner\nto ensure that all assessments are carried out promptly, and there will be no\ndelay or hold up of a Bills of Entry. The NACs will also examine assessment\npractices of imported goods across all Customs stations to bring uniformity and\nenhanced quality of assessments. <strong><em>The necessary responsibilities of the NACs\nwill include the following:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Monitoring and assessment practice for enhancing uniformity of valuation, classification, exemption benefit and compliance with an import policy conditions.<\/li><li>Assessing an application of (CCR) Compulsory Compliance Requirements and ensure a uniform practice in accordance with the relevant statutes and legal provisions.<\/li><li>Studying audit objections and also to take corrective actions regarding assessments, when its necessary and also provide inputs to concerning ports of import.<\/li><li>Analysing an RMS facilitated Bills of Entry and advise the DGARM regarding possible interventions or review of risk parameters.<\/li><li>Coordinating with Principal Commissioner and Commissioner of Customs at ports of import about any interpretational issues regarding classification, valuation, the scope of exemption notifications and the trade policy conditions.<\/li><li>Interact with the sectoral trade and industry for inputs, and issues relating to an assessment. <\/li><li>Function as the knowledge hub or repository<\/li><li>Examine the orders and appellate orders in relation to an assessment practice regarding goods assigned to each Faceless Assessment Group and also provide inputs to the Commission rates for uniformity of assessment orders before legal fora.<\/li><li>Constitute Working Groups for matters relating to:-<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Monitoring timely assessment of Bills of Entry<\/li><li>Valuation and related issues<\/li><li>Classification and related issues<\/li><li>Restrictions and prohibitions and Co-ordination with PGAs<\/li><li>Communication and Outreach for the departmental officers and trade<\/li><li>Any other matter which is relevant for timely and uniform assessment as decided.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsibilities of the Co-conveners of NAC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Co-conveners of NAC will provide overall leadership and\nmonitor the functioning of all NACs. <strong><em>The important responsibilities of NAC\nCo-conveners regarding the NAC will include the following:-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The nomination of the Principal Commissioners\nand Commissioners as Members of the NAC from the Zones.<\/li><li>Ensure setting up of the working groups within\nNACs<\/li><li>Ensuring that NACs develop expertise over the\nassigned Faceless Assessment Group in different facets of assessment such as\nvaluation, classification, prohibitions and restrictions etc.<\/li><li>Coordination with other Directorates and NACs\nfor various<\/li><li>Making recommendations to the Board for policy\nconsiderations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Co-ordination_among_NAC_Commissioners\"><\/span>Co-ordination among NAC Commissioners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Nodal Principal Commissioners and Commissioners are spreaded across various geographical locations, the following co-ordination measures can be institutionalised at an initial phase, which will help to bring efficiency to the functioning of NACs. Those are as follows:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-56.png\" alt=\"Co-ordination among NAC Commissioners\" class=\"wp-image-16306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-56.png 580w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-56-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuous Assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring the verification of the assessment will not held up\nin case there is an official holiday for members of the FAG in any particular\nlocation. That is why; it could be done by having this work done at multiple\nlocations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Web Meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Working Groups can virtually meet for a short duration\nevery day at the scheduled time to review the timeliness of assessment,\nidentify bottle-necks and take measures to remove difficulties. The link will\nbe provided to the Chairman, Member Customs, Zonal Members and Joint Secretary\n(Customs), CBIC and the Co-convenors of NAC, in order to enable participation\nin the online meeting room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weekly web meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Working Groups can have a web meeting for a short\nduration once a week at the scheduled time to review the valuation, classification,\nexemption notifications, prohibitions and restrictions in order to identify\ndivergent practices and ensure uniformity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monthly web meeting by Co-convenors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Co-convenors of the NAC will conduct a web meeting, at\nleast once in a month for reviewing the functioning of the NACs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conference_on_Tariff_Other_Customs_Matters\"><\/span>Conference on Tariff &amp; Other Customs Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CBIC, Joint Secretary, Customs, will be made responsible for\ncoordinating with the NACs in organising a Conference on Tariff and&nbsp; Other Customs Matters in every 6 months for reviewing\nthe functioning of NACs and FAGs. The Conference must be chaired by Member\n(Customs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, Board has issued Notification where Commissioners\nof Customs (Appeals) are empowered to take up appeals filed in respect of the\nFaceless Assessments pertaining to imports in case made in their jurisdictions\neven though the Faceless Assessment officer can be located at any other Customs\nstation. For instance, Commissioners of Customs (Appeals) at Bengaluru would\ndecide appeals filed for imports at Bengaluru. However, the Faceless Assessment\nofficer is located at any other port of the country, say Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All the clarifications and guidelines on Faceless Assessment are provided on the website. The <strong><em>Principal Chief Commissioners<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chief_commissioner\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup> and Chief Commissioners of Customs are requested to issue Public Notices and guide the trade suitably to ensure the smooth rollout of Faceless Assessment. Further, any difficulties faced while in implementation of this Circular may please be brought to the notice of Board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/new-functions-for-tcs-and-filing-form-gstr-4-annual-return\/\">CBIC enables New Functions for TCS and Filing Form GSTR-4 Annual Return by Composition Taxpayers<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The (CBIC) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has pronounced the Faceless Assessment for all import goods at an All India level in all ports of import by October 31, 2020 under the policy of a next generational Turant Customs programme. 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