6.27

Personal Carriage of Import / Export Parcels including through Foreign Bound Passengers

(a) For Personal carriage of jewellery by foreign bound passenger, following documents shall be submitted by EOUs as proof of exports:

(i) Copy of shipping bill filed by EOUs;

(ii) A copy of Currency Declaration Form filed by Foreign buyer with Customs at time of his arrival; and

(iii) Foreign Exchange Realisation / Encashment Certificate from Bank.

(b) In addition to this, Personal Carriage by foreign bound passenger on Document Against Acceptance (DA) / Cash On Delivery (COD) basis is also allowed. EOUs will have to furnish following documents as proof of exports:-

(i) Copy of Shipping Bill;

(ii) Bank Certificate of Export and Realisation.

(c) Procedure for personal carriage of import parcels will be same as for import of goods by airfreight except that parcels shall be brought to Customs by EOUs / foreign national for examination and release. Instructions issued by Customs authorities in this regard should be followed mutatis mutandis.

(d) Personal carriage of parts by foreign bound passengers shall be allowed in case same are required for repairs of exported goods at customer site. Following documents should be submitted as proof of exports:

(i) Permission letter from Customs for exports.

(ii) Invoice with value (for payment or free of charge).