Dear Customer,
Refer to Letter from the Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Export), JNCH, Nhava Sheva addressed to All CFS’s(Scanned copy appended for your reference). have given clear instructions not to Hold/retain Triplicate copy of Bills of Entry of any importer as surety for any other reason.
With immediate effect for all Dock delivery orders customers are requested to submit a demand draft of INR 10,000/- per BL along with D/o documents at counter & the same will be returned after 05 days & on confirmation from CFS that there is No Physical Damage.
Customs Letter on retaining of BoE.pdf
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