Inland Container Depot
 
The need for Inland Containers arose when it had become difficult for importers to clear their goods which arrive by sea for which the importer was required to go to the port of receipt of the goods for clearing the same. Inland Container Depot Bangalore is a dry port wherein facility to clear goods of imports received in containers by sea to Chennai & Cochin is facilitated. These containers arrive by Rail or Road and are custom bonded by the Custodians i.e. M/s. Container Corporation of India, a public Sector Organisation under the Ministry of Railways. ICD. Bangalore incidentally is India's first dry port. Started in 1981 was working from Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station. Later in 1993 it was shifted to Whitefield, Bangalore – 66. The ICD started functioning at Whitefield, Bangalore with effect from 1.4.93. M/s. Air France & M/s. Lemuire have started bonding facility from Feb 2000.Recently the Government has allowed consolidation of LCC Cargo in respect of shipping lines. This will help small importers / exporters who deal with cargo which is small in volume.
 
Facilities:-
Government has specified the Customs area in respect of ICD, Whitefield, Bangalore. The ICD extends over an area of 54 hectares of which 27720 Sq Mtrs is fully protected and allotted for stacking of International Containers. This ICD is capable of handling 50,000 TEUs (Twenty feet Equivalent Units) per annum. There are two container stacking yard one the international yard and another the domestic yard which has a handling capacity of 1000 containers. The containers come in by rail from Chennai and Cochin and there are three rail lines capable of reception and dispatch of these containers. This ICD also has sophisticated handling equipment like Top lift trucks, Terminals, Tractors and fork lifts for complete smooth operations of the stuffing and de-stuffing of Cargo. There is a 2x2 lane gate/inspection complex for the Customs to examine the goods and ensure smooth clearance of the goods. There is a pitless weigh bridge with a capacity of 60 Tonnes.
 
Bonded Warehouse:-
There are 6 Bonded warehouses with an area of about 14,000 Sq. Mtrs., for warehousing export and import cargo. There is one warehouse specially for storing of Export Coffee Beans which is one of the main items of export. Of late, even bonded trucking has started from Chennai, whereby goods that come by flight up to Chennai are brought by Road to Bangalore and then bonded at ICD, Bangalore. Goods From 73 containers in 1981, ICD, Bangalore is presently handling approximately about 21000 loaded containers per annum and 12500 empty containers per annum. The Customs Revenue through this formation has also shown a steep increase over the years starting from a meager Rs. 12.5 lakhs in 1981 to 345.27 Crores (in 2000 - 2001). The sections are separately formed like the Admission Section, Assessment Section, Bonds section and Pre - Audit Section etc.
 
Brief on TR:
What is TR?
TR means Transfer of Residence. The term "TR" under the Baggage Rules, 1998 is used with reference to a person/persons returning from abroad on a bonafide transfer of residence to India.
The provisions relating to Transfer of Residence are covered under Rule 8 of the Baggage Rules, 1998 read with Appendix - "F" appended to the said rule and also read with Notification No. 137/90 Customs dated 20.3.90 as amended. The provisions relating to unaccompanied baggage are covered under Rule 9 of the Baggage Rules, 1998.
 
The conditions stipulated to avail TR are as follows:
1The person / persons should have been stayed abroad for a minimum period of two years immediately preceding the date of his arrival on TR.
2 The total stay in India on short visit during the two preceding years should not exceed 6 months and the person has not availed this concession in the preceding three years.
The following relaxations have also been provided in relation to above conditions.
(a) For condition (1) above, short fall of up to 2 months his stay abroad can be condoned by Asst. Commissioner of  Customs if the early return is on account of (i) terminal leave or vacation being availed of by the passenger or (ii) any other special circumstances.
(b) For condition (2) above, Commissioner of Customs may condone short visits in excess of 6 months in deserving cases.
(c) No relaxation has been provided for condition no. For condition (3) above, Further, the person should also give a declaration to the effect that the goods have been in his possession abroad or the goods are purchased by such person at the time of his arrival , but before clearance from customs, from the duty free shop located in the arrival hall of the international airport.
 
The passengers returning on a bonafide transfer of residence can import used personal and household articles free of duty. However, a concessional duty of 25% adv has been prescribed vide Not. No. 137/90 customs dated 20.3.90 as amended for certain electronic goods specified in the Table annexed to said not. This concessional duty is applicable for one unit of each item per families and the person claiming the benefit of this notification affirms by a declaration that no other member of the family had availed of or would avail of, the benefit of the said notification in respect of that item and the total aggregate value of such goods shall not exceed rupees one lakh fifty thousand The goods brought in excess of the perishable units under Not. No. 137/90 will be charged at the baggage rates of 50% advelorem prescribed vide Not. No. 136/90 customs dated 20.3.90 as amended.
Foreign nationals can also avail the facility of TR. In addition to the above conditions / requests they are required to produce valid Visa and residential permit for stay issued by the Police Authorities.
For more details please refer rule 8 and 9 of Baggage rules 1998, read with Not. No. 136/90 & 137/90 both customs dated 20.3.90 as amended.
 
The passengers returning on a bonafide transfer of residence can import used personal and household articles free of duty. However, a concessional duty of 25% adv has been prescribed vide Not. No. 137/90 customs dated 20.3.90 as amended for certain electronic goods specified in the Table annexed to said not. This concessional duty is applicable for one unit of each item per families and the person claiming the benefit of this notification affirms by a declaration that no other member of the family had availed of or would avail of, the benefit of the said notification in respect of that item and the total aggregate value of such goods shall not exceed rupees one lakh fifty thousand The goods brought in excess of the perishable units under Not. No. 137/90 will be charged at the baggage rates of 50% advelorem prescribed vide Not. No. 136/90 customs dated 20.3.90 as amended.
 
Foreign nationals can also avail the facility of TR. In addition to the above conditions / requests they are required to produce valid Visa and residential permit for stay issued by the Police Authorities.
For more details please refer rule 8 and 9 of Baggage rules 1998, read with Not. No. 136/90 & 137/90 both customs dated 20.3.90 as amended.
 
The workload in ICD, Bangalore has increased manifold over the last five years. The statistical data in the table annexed is ample indication of the same. (Revenue figures in Rupees Crores)
 
S.No Description 1998 - 1999 1999 - 2000 2000 - 2001 2001 - 2002 2002 - 2003 2003 - 2004  2004- 2005  2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008  2008-2009(upto June 2008)
1 No. of Bills of Entry 3043 4291 7969 7419 9739 12321 14396 19344 25544 21807  
2 No. of Shipping Bills 15952 21373 26866 29016 33562 38542 46797 58626 58475 43538  
3 Gross Revenue 204.01 255.56 350.73 267.17 309.52 327.95 386.79 482.58 718.41 553.38  
4 Net Revenue 177.92 245.05 328.45 238.26 278.47 303.16 369.48 471.22 702.63 536.87  
 
 
 Revenue Figures: ( As on 31.12.2007)     (Rs. in Crores) 

2006-07 (up to 31.12.06)

2007-08 (up to 31.12.07)

505.99

536.87
 
 
TOP IMPORTERS OF ICD,BANGALORE-REVENUE COMPARISON :
 
 

ICD,BANGALORE-Top- Importers for 05-06

Sl.No.

IEC

IEC_Name

Tot_ Ass_Val_0506_in Crores

Tot_Duty_0506_in Crores

1

0793012112

3M INDIA LIMITED

126.74

40.61

2

0701007290

FANUC INDIA PVT LTD.,

89.88

31.09

3

0388167084

BENNETT COLEMAN & CO LTD

44.64

2.61

4

0788000144

ITI  LIMITED,

38.83

8.27

5

0796011303

LAPP  INDIA PVT. LTD.,

29.29

9.35

6

0702012106

MARBLE CENTRE INTERNATIONAL PV

20.31

6.34

7

0288010396

ADITYA BIRLA NUVO LIMITED.,

18.51

4.99

8

0703001451

PRESTIGE ESTATES PROJECTS P LT

16.42

5.78

9

0799010596

PAYNE (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

15.27

2.09

10

0388038047

ABB LIMITED

14.83

4.85

ICD,BANGALORE-Top Importers for 06-07

Sl.No.

IEC

IEC_Name

Tot_ Ass_Val_0607_in   Crores

Tot_Duty_0607_in Crores

1

0793012112

3M INDIA LIMITED

158.08

52.19

2

0701007290

FANUC INDIA PVT LTD.,

106.47

37.56

3

0399028358

BOMBAY RAYON  FASHIONS LIMITED

78.94

4.07

4

0796011303

LAPP  INDIA PVT. LTD.,

63.64

20.27

5

0388167084

BENNETT COLEMAN & CO LTD

54.91

3.37

6

0788000144

ITI  LIMITED,

43.71

1.75

7

0702012106

MARBLE CENTRE INTERNATIONAL PV

35.94

13.10

8

0288010396

ADITYA BIRLA NUVO LIMITED.,

26.72

7.21

9

0794010075

RITTAL  INDIA  PRIVATE  LIMITE

24.87

8.74

10

0388038047

ABB LIMITED

23.32

7.35
 

ICD,BANGALORE- Top Importers for Apr07-Dec07

Sl.No.

IEC

IEC_Name

Tot_Ass_Val Apr07Dec07  in Crores

Tot_Duty Apr07Dec07 in  Crores

1

0793012112

3M INDIA LIMITED

108.01

34.08

2

0701007290

FANUC INDIA PVT LTD.,

67.87

21.05

3

0793001129

KAVVERI TELECOM PRODUCTS LIMIT

44.90

9.61

4

0796011303

LAPP  INDIA PVT. LTD.,

38.69

11.42

5

0288010396

ADITYA BIRLA NUVO LIMITED.,

27.59

8.67

6

0703001451

PRESTIGE ESTATES PROJECTS P LT

21.56

6.88

7

 0798002344 MYSORE STEEL SUPPLIERS,

21.08

5.88

8

0793006180

INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES LTD

19.98

6.51

9

0388167084

BENNETT COLEMAN & CO LTD

19.92

1.29

10

0702012106

MARBLE CENTRE INTERNATIONAL PV

19.91

6.80
From 01 Jan 08 To 30 Jun 08 (Leo_DT)
TOP 10 EXPORT COMMODITY ICD FROM JAN 08 TO JUN 08
Sl.No. Commodity Chapter No. FOB VALUE (Rs. In actuals)
1 Electrical items 85 16149662767
2 Machinery Items 84 4053196506
3 Garments 62 3836754457
4 Coffee 09 2663278738
5 Pharmaceutical products 30 1761470486
6 Motor Vehicles and Parts 87 1545373968
7 Articles of Stones 68 1522812975
8 Articles of Iron and steel 73 1251915449
9 Misc.Edible Preparations 21 1081725865
10 Plastics and Articles thereof 39 786642830

TOP TEN IMPORTERS OF ICD FROM JANUARY 2008 TO JUNE 2008
Sl.No. IEC IEC Name Tot Ass Val Tot Duty
      (Rs. In Actuals) (Rs. In Actuals)
1 0793012112 3M INDIA LIMITED 1024377397 307505267
2 0701007290 FANUC INDIA PVT LTD., 459643984 134950285
3 0793001129 KAVVERI TELECOM PRODUCTS LIMIT 528952608 106072624
4 0796011303 LAPP  INDIA PVT. LTD., 370728784 103739730
5 0288010396 ADITYA BIRLA NUVO LIMITED., 269413638 95412556
6 0702012106 MARBLE CENTRE INTERNATIONAL PV 247064853 81494505
7 0388038047 ABB LIMITED 280483908 78059585
8 0700007717 STOVE KRAFT PVT LTD., 159534737 63923519
9 0597069662 AKZO NOBEL CAR REFINISHES INDI 97241716 50856601
10 0788001345 HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LTD, 166139438 44791416
 
AIRFRANCE CARGO IN ICD :
The cargo pertaining to Air france started arriving at ICD, Bangalore in the month of October 1999. For the first three months i.e. upto December 1999 the cargo was being stored at CFS Godown. From January 2000 the cargo is being stored in XL-I warehouse.
 
WAREHOUSE SECTION :
Four Public bonded warehouses viz, warehouse No.3, 4, 6 and 7 are functioning under the jurisdiction of ICD, Bangalore. One Superintendent is in-charge of these warehouses. Bonding operation in these warehouses have been speedily increasing. Since CONCOR, CFS yard and the warehouses are situated in the same vicinity, the importers feel it convenient to bond the imported goods in these warehouses for subsequent clearances.

Warehouse No.4 has got the stacking arrangement for bonded goods on racks, which is more suitable for electronic goods and other special items. A portion of warehouse No.3 has got Air Conditioned facility and is being used for items which are required to be stored at low temperature.
 
TOP 10 EXPORTERS

The following are the top 10 exporters at ICD,Bangalore: (For Value In Crores)

TOP TEN EXPORTERS AT ICD

 

During 2005-2006

 During 2006-2007

2006-2007(upto Dec 06)

2007-2008(upto Dec 07)

Sl.No.

Name of Exporters (M/s)

FOB(in Crores)

Name of Exporters   (M/s)

FOB (in Crores)

Name of Exporters (M/s)

FOB (in Crores)

Name of Exporters (M/s)

FOB (in Crores)

1.

AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION

1014.11

AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION

1774.65

AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION

1403.9

AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION

1256.9

2.

TATA BP SOLAR INDIA LTD.

185.93

TATA BP SOLAR INDIA LTD.

434.89

TATA BP SOLAR INDIA LTD.

315.04

TATA BP SOLAR INDIA LTD.

468.56

3.

JEANS KNIT PVT. LTD.

125.52

JEANS KNIT PVT. LTD.

229.19

JEANS KNIT PVT. LTD.

190.5

JEANS KNIT PVT. LTD.

238.52

4.

GENERAL COMMODITIES LTD

120

MEDREICH  LIMITED

161.63

MEDREICH  LIMITED

107.79

MEDREICH  LIMITED

126.7

5.

MEDREICH  LIMITED

111.85

AMALGAMATED BEAN COFFEE T

117.81

ALLANASONS LIMITED

81.87

ALLANASONS LIMITED

93.34

6.

GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED

103.2

GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED

98.13

BIO PLUS LIFE SCIENCE (P)

35.1

BIO PLUS LIFE SCIENCE (P)

84.59

7.

AMALGAMATED BEAN COFFEE T

100.28

ALLANASONS LIMITED

94.83

GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED

71.1

GRAPHITE INDIA LIMITED

73.14

8.

FIBRES AND FABRICS INTERN

81.49

AIA ENGINEERING  LTD.

90.84

SA RAWTHER SPICES (P)LTD

21.96

SA RAWTHER SPICES (P)LTD

62.46

9.

SAMI  LABS  LIMITED,

71.51

SAMI  LABS  LIMITED,

90.4

TTP TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE

29.42

TTP TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE

56.2

10.

OPTO CIRCUITS (I) PVT. LT

70.65

DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS

87.85

AIA ENGINEERING  LTD.

66.61

AIA ENGINEERING  LTD.

55.39

 

TOTAL

1984.54

TOTAL

3180.22

TOTAL

2323.29

TOTAL

2515.8
 
Top 10 export commodities at ICD
 

TOP TEN COMMODITIES AT ICD

Sl.No.

Commodity

Chapter

(Rs. In Crores)

2006-07

Upto Dec 2006

Upto Dec 2007

1

Electrical Machinery

85

2724.35

2079.41

2117.86

2

Machinery Items

84

595.37

418.88

491.65

3

Garments

62

564.93

423.18

442.65

4

Coffee

9

351.28

253.58

246.95

5

Articles of Stones

68

338.65

254.84

223.4

6

Articles of Irons & Steel

73

210.03

154.47

141.29

7

Motor Vehicles & Parts

87

190.62

134.94

158.92

8

Pharmaceutical Products

30

190.52

131.69

162.39

9

Silk

50

164.02

119.91

107.18

10

Organic Chemicals/Products

29

123.04

85.56

89.28

 

Total

 

5452.81

4056.46

4181.57
 

Computerization of ICD :   On August 2nd, 2004 Exports in ICD were brought under EDI System.  Processing of Duty free Shipping Bills and DEEC / DFRC / DEPB / EPCG Scheme Shipping Bills were taken up immediately.  The connectivity with the Bank was established shortly and processing of the Duty Bills were taken up.  On 16th September 2004 processing of the Drawback Shipping Bills was introduced.  

The Message Exchange Server was installed at ICD on 26th January 2005 and the ICEGATE filing of Shipping bills commenced on the same day.  On 21st February 2005 the Bills of entry computerization of the Scheme Bills were commenced.  However the EDI filing of the Duty Bills of entry commenced from 4th April.2005.  On the same day the Floppy submission and the ICEGATE filing of Bills of entry were enabled.  The IGM transmission from the Gateway Ports has been made online since September 2005.  The filing of X-Bond Bills of entry at ICD has commenced from 1st December 2005.

 
 
INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT
Smt. Elsi Thomas. I. R. S.
Joint  Commissioner of Customs,
Inland Container Depot,
Whitefield,
 Bangalore-560017
 
INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT
Dr. R.Balaji. I. R. S.
Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Import),
Inland Container Depot,
Whitefield,
 Bangalore-560017
 
INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT
Mr. V.R.Gyaneshwara. I. R. S.
 Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Export),
Inland Container Depot,
Whitefield,
 Bangalore-560017
   
INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT
Mr. V.Sivasubramanian. I. R. S.
 Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Baggage),
Inland Container Depot,
Whitefield,
 Bangalore-560017
 
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