The shipping bill is an essential document issued by the Customs Service Centre after the exporter applies to acquire this bill. This bill facilitates the exporter to get customs clearance, load the goods, and claim duty drawbacks.

What is shipping bill in easy language?

A shipping bill can be filed after the particular vessel/ship, etc., is granted with entry outwards that allows it to move out of the country. Once the bill is submitted, it is physically verified and the value of the goods intended for export are assessed by the customs authorities.

What is the difference between shipping bill and bill of export?

Bill of Export form is very much similar to Shipping bill except that a Bill of export is filed for export from SEZ unit by land whereas a Shipping Bill is filed for export from SEZ unit by air/sea). The “Shipping Bill (SB)” contains the information related to the consignments under export.

What is a shipping bill in India?

The shipping bill is the main document on the basis of which the customs permission is given. Under manual processing of export documents, the exporter is required to file the appropriate type of shipping bill to seek the order for customs clearance of the export shipment.

What are the types of shipping bill?

There are four main types of shipping bills in India. Duty free shipping bills, Dutiable shipping bill, Shipping bill under Duty draw back, Ex-bond shipping bills.

How do I create a shipping bill?

Registration of the exporter/Customs House Agents (CHA) with the EDI system using the IE code, AD code, and/or CHA Licence number. Online submission of the Shipping Bill in the prescribed format at the Customs service centers, along with copies of required documents, including the invoice and packing list.

Who prepares shipping bill?

Shipping Bill is a document required for customs clearance. The application is prepared according to the category of export goods. It is issued by the shipping agent on behalf of the parties, including the buyer, seller, C&F agent/Freight Forwarder/Customs Broker, etc.

How shipping bill is generated?

The system generates a Shipping Bill Number, which is endorsed on the printed copy of the checklist and given back to the exporter or the CHA. Generally, the Shipping Bill is processed by the system itself without any human aid or intervention. This is done based on declarations made by the exporter.

How do I get a shipping bill?

What do you need to know about a shipping bill?

Shipping Bill is a document required for customs clearance. The application is prepared according to the category of export goods. It is issued by the shipping agent on behalf of the parties, including the buyer, seller, C&F agent / Freight Forwarder / Customs Broker, etc.

What does a bill of lading do for shipping?

Because it’s a legal document, the bill of lading also serves as a binding contract between the freight carrier and the shipper. The bill of lading acts as a shipping receipt when the goods arrive at their intended destination.

When did the new shipping bill come out?

In a notification dated 25th March 2019, the Shipping Bill and Bill of Export (Forms) Amendment Regulations, 2019, was introduced. This defined the forms for various types of Shipping Bills.

How to file a shipping bill for export?

Before filing a Shipping Bill for Export, exporters or Customs House Agents (CHA) have to register with the EDI system using IEC code, AD code, and/or CHA license number. Under the EDI system, the Shipping Bill has to be submitted in the prescribed format at the Customs service centers.