Functions of the Organization

Though originally this office was established with a view to control the import and export trade at present playing facilitating role in the field of import and export trade. Under this changed circumstances this organization has been performing the following functions:
(a) Assisting the Ministry of Commerce in formulation and implementation of the Import Policy Order,
(b) Issuing registration certificates to importers, exporters and indentors under the provisions of the Importers, Exporters and Indeniors (Registration) Order, 1981;
(c) Settlement of disputes relating to trade & commerce under the Review, Appeal and Revision Order, 1977;
(d) Disposing of disputes between Importers and Customs Authority on ITC classification or description of imported goods;
(e) Giving decision regarding clearance of goods imported in violation of any provision of the Import Policy Order (IPO);
(f) Issuing import permits and clearance permits, as the case may be, where goods are imported without opening L/C under the provision of IPO;
(g) Issuing export permits, export-cum-import permits, import permits on returnable basis;
(h) Giving clarification regarding provisions of IPO, where necessary;
(i) Giving suggestions to Ministry of Commerce for changes/modifications of IPO, where necessary;
(j) Issuing public notices relating to amendment of provisions of IPO;
(k) Monitoring information relating to imports; etc;
(l) Monitoring the revenue process so that we can earn more non-tax revenue under the provisions of the IPO.