Ctg customs introduces new process for shut-out applications, export bill cancellations
The directive was issued through an office order dated 12 July.
Custom House, Chattogram has introduced a new procedure to resolve shut-out applications and cancel corresponding bills of export when goods brought to the port for export cannot be loaded onto a vessel for various reasons.
The directive was issued through an office order dated 12 July.
Under the new system, designated customs officials will process shut-out applications and cancel Bills of Export in the ASYCUDA (Automated System for Customs Data) World system with the relevant commissioner's approval, aiming to speed up the process.
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According to the order, exporters often revise export declarations after goods enter the port and ship them through a different vessel, customs house or Bill of Export.
In such cases, the original Bill of Export remains active and must be cancelled.
To address this, customs authorities have introduced a clear and decentralised procedure for processing shut-out applications.
Under the new guidelines, exporters must submit the Bill of Export, invoice, packing list, shipping bill and other documents with the shut-out application.
Designated customs officials will verify the documents and, if necessary, cross-check gate passes, the location of the goods and customs records.
Once the relevant commissioner approves the application, the designated customs official will cancel the Bill of Export in the ASYCUDA World system before disposing of the shut-out application.
Customs officials said the new procedure will prevent multiple active Bills of Export for the same consignment, reduce export delays, and improve transparency and accountability.
