Auto Let Export Order under Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS)

Last updated: 08 September 2020

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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs has introduced an Auto Let Export Order (LEO) facility within the Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS). This new system aims to streamline exports via courier, making Indian exporters more competitive globally. Goods cleared by customs x-ray scanning and fully facilitated by the Risk Management System will now receive an automatic LEO, significantly reducing clearance times for courier shipments.

Circular No. 41/2020-Customs

F. No. 451/13/2020-Cus.V
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
(Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs)

Dated the 7^th September 2020

To,

All Principal Chief Commissioners/Chief Commissioners of Customs,

Principal Directors General/Directors General of Customs.

Principal Commissioners/Commissioner of Customs.

Sir/ Madam,

Subject: Auto Let Export Order under Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS) – reg.

In order to facilitate exports by courier and to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s exporters, Board has decided to allow the facility of Auto Let Export Order (LEO) under the Express Cargo Clearance System.

2. The facility of Auto LEO has been developed by Directorate General of Systems & Data Management and is ready for launch.

3. The Courier Shipping Bills (CSBs) filed for clearance of export goods under ECCS are subjected to Risk Management System (RMS), after the registration of the goods by the Custodian (arrival scan and weight record). The RMS either facilitates or interdicts a Courier Shipping Bill (CSB) as per risk parameters.

4. It has been decided, that export goods which are covered under CSBs, and are fully facilitated by RMS (no assessment, no examination) and cleared by customs x-ray scanning shall be automatically given LEO by the ECCS. This is expected to considerably reduce the dwell time of clearance of export shipments through courier.

4. Public Notice and Standing order, for guidance of the stakeholders and officers may please be issued.

5. Difficulty, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board.

6. Hindi version follows.

Your faithfully

(Dr. Swati Bhanwala)
OSD (Land Customs)

FAQ :

The Auto Let Export Order (LEO) facility under the Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS) is designed to facilitate exports by courier and enhance the global competitiveness of Indian exporters.

Courier Shipping Bills (CSBs) are processed by the Risk Management System (RMS) after goods are registered. If a CSB is fully facilitated by RMS (meaning no assessment or examination is needed) and cleared by customs x-ray scanning, the ECCS will automatically issue a Let Export Order.

This facility is expected to considerably reduce the dwell time for the clearance of export shipments sent via courier.

The facility of Auto LEO has been developed by the Directorate General of Systems & Data Management.

Export goods covered under Courier Shipping Bills (CSBs) that are fully facilitated by the Risk Management System (RMS) and cleared by customs x-ray scanning will be automatically given LEO.