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Good morning, Gopala Krishna!
You’re right—Section 149 of the Customs Act deals with amendment of bills of entry for importers.
For Exporters — Amendment of Shipping Bills
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The corresponding section for exporters is Section 157 of the Customs Act, 1962.
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Section 157 allows the amendment of shipping bills and export declarations before clearance.
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This enables exporters to correct or modify the shipping bill details if needed, similar to how importers amend bills of entry under Section 149.
Quick summary:
Purpose |
Importers |
Exporters |
Amendment of Import Document |
Section 149 (Bill of Entry) |
Section 157 (Shipping Bill) |