ICDs (Inland Container Depot) and CFS (Container Freight Station) have a significant role to play when it comes to the import and export of goods. They facilitate the storage and clearance of import and export goods. These facilities are notified under the Customs Act, 1962. However, sometimes the custodian might decide to denotify them.
Disposal of uncleared, seized, and confiscated goods is a prerequisite for de-notification. Previously, the procedure of de-notification used to take a substantial amount of time due to delay the clearance of such goods, thereby creating hardships for the custodian. Consequently, in the light of Circular No. 20/2021- Customs dated 16.8.21 it has been provided that the custodian desirous of de-notifying such facilities should submit an application to the jurisdictional Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner of Customs for the said purpose. Thereafter, a nodal officer at the level aforementioned would facilitate de-notification by coordinating the disposal of goods lying at the facility in a time-bound manner.
The implication of the above circular will be de-notification of concerned ICDs/ CFSs within 4 months from the date of receipt of complete application.