During a meeting with Customs Delhi on August 28, 2024, GJEPC raised various critical difficulties for jewellery exporters. Mr. Ashok Seth, Regional Chairman North, GJEPC, represented the GJEPC at the meeting, which was chaired by Mr. Samanjas Dass, Chief Commissioner Customs in Delhi.
The GJEPC was particularly concerned about the Electronic Data Processing & Monitoring System (EDPMS), which has been a long-standing issue. Exporters frequently encounter issues while hand-carrying jewelry to overseas shows due to discrepancies between shipping bills and the EDPMS. This causes difficulties for banks in processing trades and issuing Electronic Bills of Receipt and Clearance (eBRCs). Despite several representations to Customs Delhi, RBI Mumbai and Delhi, and DG Systems, a resolution is still elusive.
Mr. Seth also emphasized the necessity for additional appraisers in shed buildings to handle the increased amount of hand-carry cargo during busy show seasons. He also proposed establishing an outgoing jewellery cargo appraisal facility at Delhi Airport T3, which is now used to process import shipments.
Mr. Dass acknowledged the GJEPC‘s concerns and assured them of his full support and commitment to finding swift solutions.