ICEGATE is the official web-based information system wherein various transactions of the Indian customs department can be filed and monitored electronically. Of particular importance for exporters, importers, customs brokers and shipping companies.
As for bottles, they have to log in with their credentials to get access to the ICEGATE portal. The login process is simple:
Visit the official website: www.icegate.gov.in
You will be asked to key in your user ID and your password.
New users are required to register by opening an account every time they are accessing the system.
A Bill of Entry (BoE) is a document used by customs organizations of India to release imported goods into the country. It contains information on the imported goods and does refer to the determination of customs duties.
You can file a Bill of Entry on ICEGATE under different types:
A Shipping Bill is a document required for the export of goods. It is submitted to Indian Customs, and ICEGATE facilitates the filing and tracking of the shipping bill online.
The shipping bill must be submitted electronically through the ICEGATE portal by exporters.
An IGM referred to as Import General Manifest, is a document that indicates a list of goods that are imported in a specific port in India.
ICEGATE has facilities to file, track and manage the Sea IGM and Air IGM for import.
Sea IGM: Originates from sea transport and gives details about cargo on board.
Air IGM: Furnished for shipment by air conveyance as an outline of the consignment at the port to which it was transported.
Importers, exporters, customs brokers, shipping lines, airports, etc. can lodge their Tracking of shipment, bills of entry, and shipping bills through the ICEGATE portal.
Users can view the live status of the Shipping Bill, the status of the Bill of Entry and the IGM status as well.
Checking Shipping Bill Status:
Log in to ICEGATE.
Scroll down to the Shipping Bill Status section.
You need to fill in some information such as the Shipping Bill number to know the location of your consignment.
Status check of your BoE, Bill of Entry, can be done through ICEGATE:
Complete the ICEGATE login and go to the BoE Status page.
To get details of the real time status of your BoE, key in the bill of entry number.
The BE Status is a feature that is principally to enable the user to search Bill Entry through the number of the Bill. It clears the status of clearance and customs formalities pending for completion.
If you require any information on any of the shipments or duties or clearance then you can use the enquiry option on ICEGATE. With this tool, you are able to solve problems that may be related to your shipments and customs paperwork.
ICEGATE clients are able to pay surcharges, fees and other charges for customs through the E-Payment option of the system as mentioned above.
The available modes are net banking, credit and debit cards and any other form of electronic payment system.
The Air IGM is specifically for shipments arriving by air. It is essential for the customs clearance process at the airport.
You can lodge and track the Air IGM through ICEGATE.
Importing and Exporting Gateway Automated Transparent System Payment entails the use of the ICEGATE Pay to make payments for various charges related to import or exportation of goods. The payments on the platform are safe, dependable and genuine in real time.
In order to monitor the movement of the export shipment, the user is able to trace the Shipping Bill. You can also track your export by using the Shipping Bill number on the ICEGATE portal and check the status of your export.
It is also similar to the tracking of Shipping Bill that a user can track the status of their Bill of Entry to check if customs duties have been cleared or if there is a problem with the items being imported.
Bill of Entry (BoE) is a document actually a declaration to customs necessary for imported goods in the case of the Indian economy. Through ICEGATE, users can submit BoEs and also have a way by which they can monitor their status.
To make the payments of customs duties, the ICEGATE portal offers an e-Payment option. It is possible to clear all dues relating to imports and exports using secure and authorized online payments.
SB Status is an abbreviation carrying the meaning of Shipping Bill Status. If you wish to know whether the shipment has been processed or if there is something more to be done, then the given section under this ICEGATE option is useful to you.
This feature is much like the BoE status. It helps you track the clearance of your Bill of Entry and monitors whether any further customs action is pending.
To use the portal ICEGATE requires registration by the exporter/importer/clearing agent with customs and brokers. Registration accesses services provided on the portal, amongst them is submission and monitoring of BoE, shipping bill, and IGM
The Duty Calculator is one of the tools on ICEGATE that helps estimate customs duties based on the value of the goods, classification, and other factors. This will help businesses calculate the expected costs of importing goods.
The digital signature is compulsory to file specific documents on ICEGATE.It is used for the secure submission and verification of customs transactions so that the data submitted is authentic.
It is known as the Shipping Bill in short SB. The shipping bill is an export shipment that is required for customs clearance. It can be accessed through the ICEGATE portal for its tracking and status.
An import export code is essential for all the enterprises engaged in import or export activities in India. The IEC number is assigned to your ICEGATE account to enable smooth customs procedures and access to import/export-related services.
ICEGATE is an essential platform for managing all customs procedures for importers, exporters, and customs agents in India. With ICEGATE, individuals and businesses can easily submit documentation, pay duties, and track shipments, which helps to streamline the customs process.
Go to www.icegate.gov.in for detailed instructions on features such as Bill of Entry, Shipping Bill, IGM, Duty Payment, and more.
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