Postal Authorities To Set Up, Operate, Maintain PBE Automated System For Filing Electronic Declaration For Export Of Goods: CBIC

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Postal Export (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2022.

The postal authorities shall set up, operate, and maintain the Postal Bill of Export (PBE) Automated System for the filing of electronic declarations for the export of goods through the post.

An exporter who wishes to export goods through the postal service or through his authorised agent shall register himself on the PBE Automated System. The PBE Automated System shall validate and recognise the registered person and enable him to file an electronic declaration and upload supporting documents on the said system.

The postal authorities, in consultation with the Board, shall authorise certain post offices to accept and book export goods and also specify the corresponding foreign post office for each of them.

Upon filing an electronic declaration for export, the exporter shall present the export goods to the postal authorities at a booking post office.

The exported goods shall bear a declaration from the exporter regarding the contents of each of the packages, the value thereof, and other particulars to be affixed to the package in the format laid down by the postal authorities.

The postal authorities shall provide for the secure transfer or movement of the export goods from the booking post office to the corresponding foreign post office, where customs clearance shall take place.

The exporter's authorized agent may file an electronic declaration on his behalf and assist the exporter in performing functions related to export goods clearance through the postal system.

The exporter authorizing such an agent shall be fully responsible for all the operations and transactions performed by such an agent on his behalf and shall be liable for payment of any dues owed to the government or penal provisions as applicable under these regulations, the Act, or any other law for the time being in force.

Notification No. 104/2022-Customs (N.T.)

Date: 9.12.2022

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