In accordance with the latest requirements under the Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR) of India, revisions have been made to the documentation rules for cargo imported into India. Please pay close attention to the updates specified below.

1. 1.SHIPPER/CONSIGNEE/NOTIFY
   1. The shipper, consignee and notify party must provide specific and complete addresses.
   2. At least one of the consignee or notify party shall bear the name and local address of an Indian company.
   3. The consignee and notify party are required to furnish the following documents/information:
      • IEC Code (Import and Export Code) Importer-Exporter Registration Code
      • Official Email ID
      • GST No. (GST Identification Number)
      • PAN No. (Permanent Account Number)
      • PIN Code (Postal Index Number)

      If the consignee or notify party is a freight forwarder without an IEC Code, items B, C, D and E listed above shall be submitted instead.

   4. If the consignee is marked TO ORDER, TO ORDER OF SHIPPER or TO ORDER OF BANK, the notify party must provide genuine and valid local contact details in India and comply with all requirements specified in item (3) above.
2. 2.HS Code
   1. At least a valid 6-digit or longer HS Code of commodities must be provided.
   2. If there is only one single HS Code, it shall be filled in the "HS Code" field under the "Cargo" section and repeated in the Cargo Description field (both entries shall be identical).
   3. If multiple HS Codes apply, each commodity’s HS Code shall be entered separately and linked to the corresponding container reference information. The HS Code of the primary commodity shall be filled in the "HS Code" field under the "Cargo" section. Meanwhile, all HS Codes of all commodities shall be listed in the Cargo Description. If space is insufficient, a separate HS Code list shall be attached.
3. 3.CARGO NAME
   1. For dangerous goods, a detailed cargo description including IMO hazard class, UN number, etc., must be provided.
   2. For metal scrap and waste paper, the shipper shall furnish a pre-certification / registration number issued by an authority certified and approved by the Government of India prior to stuffing the container.
   3. For refrigerated cargo, the required temperature must be clearly indicated.
   4. For over-dimensional cargo, accurate dimension details shall be entered.
4. 4.AMENDMENTS MANIFEST

   ny revisions to the import manifest after filing (including consignee, notify party, weight, commodity description, bill of lading date, etc.) will be deemed major amendments and may attract penalties from Customs.

5. 5.Personal Effects

   Indian Customs requires a separate manifest submission. Advance communication between the loading port and discharge port is recommended, and a valid passport must be provided.

6. 6.Seals

   High-security seals shall be used for all goods imported into India./p>

7. 7.SOC
   1. The discharge port shall apply Free Out (FO) terms.
   2. No freight collect charges are allowed.
   3. Telex Release bill of lading is mandatory. (Requirements for Chennai / Visakhapatnam / Gangavaram)
8. 8.The designated CFS name shall not be displayed in the cargo description field of the bill of lading.
   1. The designated CFS name shall not be displayed in the cargo description field of the bill of lading.
   2. The consignee or its agent shall submit an online application for the designated CFS in accordance with local Indian regulations 72 hours prior to vessel berthing.