Abhinav completed a summer internship with LCL Ship Logistics studying import/export procedures with an emphasis on logistics for less than container load shipments. During the internship, Abhinav learned about procedures for international trade, filling bill of entries, and the customs clearance process. Key tasks performed included checking documents, preparing checklists, collecting know your customer information, making delivery orders and import/export files, and assisting with container tracking and customs documentation.

1. SUMMER INTERNSHIP
PRESENTATION
ON
STUDY OF IMPORT/EXPORT
PROCEDURE EMPHASIS ON
LCL SHIP LOGISTICS
(CUSTOM HOUSE AGENT)
SUBMITTED BY-
ABHINAV

2. ABOUT LCL SHIP LOGISTICS
•LCL Ship Logistics has been certified
as a freight forwarder.
•They provide a full compliment of
import and export freight forwarding
services for air and sea modes of
transit.

3. TASK PERFORMED
• IGM checking on Ice gate.
• Preparing check list.
• Doing KYC as per prescribed format.
• Making DO from the shipping line.
• Revalid DO (if necessary).
• Tracking containers from shipping line.
• Making import/export file.
• Making custom file.
• Making document covering.

4. MAJOR LEARNING
• Procedure of international trade.
• Filling of bill of entry.
• Procedure of custom clearance of goods.

5. INTERNATIONAL TRADE
• An Import in the receiving country is an export from the
sending country. Importation & Exportation are defining
as the financial transactions of international trade.
• The importation & exportation of goods mandates
clearance from custom authority.
• For this procedure, importer/exporter may contact CHA
who may do this procedure on the behalf of them.
• Under this procedure various documents are also
prepared.

6. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
• The CHA has to ensure that the following documents are
available before custom clearing a consignment
1. Signed Invoice.
2. container details
3. Packing List
4. Material/Inspection Test Certificate
5. Certificate of Origin
6. Insurance document
7. CHA/ Importer’s signed declaration ( in the prescribed
format)
8. AD code (which is issued by bank)
(Additional documents as per situation)

7. TYPES OF BILL OF ENTRY
• Bill of entry for Home Consumption. (white)
• Bill of entry for Warehousing (yellow)
• Bill of entry for EX-bond clearance. (green)

8. PROCEDURE
-FILLING BILL OF ENTRY
• Import Data which contains
1. Self assessed signed declaration in prescribed
format.
2. Signed Invoice
3. Signed Packing list
4. Signed check list
5. certificate of analysis
• If there any errors are highlighted by system correct
them and re-upload the documents.
• Bill of Entry number is generated & information will
reach customs house.

9. PROCEDURE-
ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION
• Upon B/E number generation, the appraisers audits the B/E
in system and this is approved by Assistant Commissioner.
• If the appraisers find any discrepancy in the self-assessment/
declaration for duty payment, the same would be corrected.
• Upon approval, TR-6 Bill can be printed for duty payment.
• Duty to be paid at the prescribed bank (online or by person).
• Bank informs customs house upon receipt of duty payment.

10. PROCEDURE-
ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION(CONT.)
• Duty paid B/E will appear in screen of Dock/Shed
Appraiser.
• CHA should carry all original documents along with B/E,
duty payment receipt while examining the goods.
• Shed appraiser examines the goods.
• Upon examination shed appraiser issues “ Out of
Charge” order in the system.
• Goods can be cleared from the port.