Check Bill Of Entry Status On ICE:Gate [Complete Guide]
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Here you will get the complete guide on Bill of entry status checking.
Hello, friends welcome to another fresh article from “IndianCustoms.Info”. Here in this article, I explained everything you need to know about the bill of entry (B.E. or BOE).
Here I provided the proper guidance on Bill of entry tracing and types of bill of entry that are filed for import customs clearance.
By referring to this article you will have a clear vision of the importance of the Bill of entry in import customs clearance and who is responsible person to file a bill of entry.
If you have any queries that are not addressed in this article then please ask in the comment section I’m very happy to solve your queries.
What Is Bill Of Entry?
When you import any goods from abroad you need to file a bill of entry at customs.
A Bill of Entry (B.E) is filled by the importer or customs house agent for the customs clearance of imported goods.
The bill of entry filing is mandatory for the customs clearance of imported goods.
B.E contain the details of imported goods like:-
- Name of Importer.
- Value of Goods.
- Supplier Details.
- Incoterm of shipment.
- Packages and weight of the shipment.
- Total payable duty amount, etc…
The above B.E format helps you to understand what the details are contained in B.E.
The customs officer examines the cargo as per the details mentioned on the B.E. copy.
After completion of the examination, the proper officer allows us to get out the goods from customs.
Without filing B.E. customs clearance of goods is not possible.
Who Can File B.E. In Import?
If you are an importer and get self CHA then you can file B.E. yourself or you can hire any authorized Customs Couse Agent (CHA) for B.E filing.
Most of case the importer hire CHA Because they are the expert for filing B.E.
They are well-updated about new customs rules and regulations.
If you are unable to file B.E. within the time prescribed by customs.
Then Customs will charge a penalty as per Notification No. 26/2017-Customs (N.T.).
It has been mandated that the B.E. has to be filed by the end of the next day following the day of arrival of the shipment.
Any delay in filing of the B.E, The importer will be liable to pay the late presentation charges as under.
- Rs.5000.00 per day from the 2nd day of the shipment arrival for 3 days &
- Rs.10000.00 per day from the 5th day onwards till the day of filling of the BOE.
How To Check Bill OF Entry Status?
Checking the B.E status is very easy but understanding the status is very difficult.
But don’t worry you’re on the “Indiancustom.info” site, here I will guide you on the right way to read the bill of entry status.
To check the B.E status, first, you need to visit the icegate.gov.in
And click on “Public inquiries” when you click this option it will redirect you to a new page.
On the left side, you can see the “services” and select the “Document Status” option, It will redirect you to another new page.
Where you can see Tracking options from tracking options you need to select “Bill Of Entry”.
In this window, you just need to input the data. Like Location, Bill of entry number, and Bill of entry date.
After fill-up, up the data click on the “Submit” button.
It will redirect you to the B.E. status page. here you can see the current status of the bill of entry.
Types Of Bill Of Entry For Import.
Manly 4 types of bills of entry are filed in Indian customs for import customs clearance of goods.
- Bill Of Entry For Home Consumption.
- In-Bond Bill Of Entry.
- Ex-Bond Bill Of Entry.
- Kachha Bill Of Entry.
All types of BOE are filed for different purposes.
1. Bill Of Entry For Home Consumption:- This type of B.E. has been filed for the direct customs clearance of imported goods.
In this case, the Importer will pay the customs duty and customs cleared the goods from customs.
2. In-Bond Bill Of Entry:- If the importer does not have enough funds to pay customs duty.
Or the importer doesn’t want to release the full consignment from customs due to an issue.
So, Importer Or their CHA will file B.E for In-Bond B.E or Warehouse B.E.
If B.E. is filed under In-Bond there is no need to pay the customs duty.
And after the customs clearance process, the shipment will be shifted to Bonded Warehouse.
3. Ex-Bond Bill Of Entry:- Ex-Bond B.E is filed when the imported need to release a part shipment or full shipment from In-Bonded Shipment.
At the time of Ex-Bond B.E Importer only need to pay the customs duty for the part of the shipment which they want to release from the bonded warehouse.
4. Kachha Bill Of Entry:- Kachha B.E is also filed for direct customs clearance of Imported Goods.
Kachha B.E is filed for the customs clearance of perishable goods. like:- fruits, vegetables, live animals, etc…
I hope now you understand how to track the bill of entry and the importance of filing B.E in the case of import. Comment below if anyone has any suggestions or queries regarding the B.E filing.
Our bill of entry no is 4255772 dated 24/09/2011.As we require some details urgently, we filled in the required details online ,However the message appears on the site ” NO RECORD FOUND ” Since the matter is urgent, we request you to kindly guide us in the matter
Regards ,
For DARSHIL EMBRO
smg
Please confirm which port’s bill of entry is this?
i am unable to see courier mode bill of entry of icegate site
there is some bill of entry clear by courier mode .but we are unable to find in icegate
Hi Swati,
Courier mode B.E is not available on ice-Gate.
where shall we find the Courier bill of entry, if it is not found on icegate. Since courier BOE is not reflected in GSTR-2B, how to understand whether we have correctly entered BOE no. in GST site and whether we can get the input tax credit.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1649521
GOVT PRESS RELEASE WHICH IS SELF EXPLANATORY.
Hi Vinay,
Please check with your courier partner they can help you to solve this issue.
Dear sir,
We followed your instruction on the BOE inquiry page and filled everything, and clicked submit, but the page just refreshed and became unfilled again, nothing shows up, no notice, will you please help me of this BOE. I need this BOE content urgently, thanks.
BE NO.5606705
port: NHAVA SHEVA SEA (INNSA1)
BE date: 8th,Nov 2019
If possible please send me the copy or screenshot via e-mail. Thanks
(And do not reveal this message in public if possible)
Hi,
I had mailed the screenshot to your e-mail ID,
Sometimes ice-gate goes down, You may check the B.E status at that time.
i have ten day submitted bill of entry but query is not resolve so please what meaning of current status apr so please explain
APPRAISEMENT CURRENT QUEUE QUERY RAISED QUERY REPLY REPLY DATE REPLY STATUS APPR DATE ASSESS DATE PAYMENT DATE EXAM DATE OOC DATE
OFFICER APR PLZ JUSTIFY VALUE AS ITS APPEAR VERY LOW sir value declaration and proforma invoice uploaded in e sanchit, pl assessment 2020-9-18 13.25.56.0 YES N.A. N.A. N.A. 2020-9-17 18.20.57.0 N.A.
OFFICER APR PLZ GIVE DETAIL AS PER DEPT COMMENT AND B E NEED TO PUSH BACK TO PAG SIR, PACKING LIST UPLOADED IN ESANCHIT 2020-9-23 15.17.0.0 YES N.A. N.A. N.A. 2020-9-17 18.20.57.0 N.A.
Hi Prakash,
Please contact the concerned Group D.C or get the mail ID of D.C and inform them about the situation.
Thanks for this article . I read all your articles .
I am from china , and my company will have a project in indian.
My job is in charge of the logistics and I am learning the procedure of the import customs clearance in Indian .
From the above comment , I knew the BE number . It means the bill of entry for the import cargos .
But what is the SB number ? At fist , I guess the SB number is the number of MBL . But , it was not .
If I have a IEC number , MBL number and BE number for a cargo from china to indian .
How to search the SB number and the date of the SB number ? Could I tracking all the import details through the SB number ?
Hi Hiram Liu,
SB Number means “Shipping Bill Number” it belongs to export.
Hello Sir,
I need to submit Bill of entry to my Bank as I had imported embroidery machines from China. This import was done in the year 2010 – 2011 and in January 2020 bank have asked to submit those Bill of entries. I have lost them, so can I download it online? or how can I get it?
Thank you so much.
It’s not possible to download the Bill of entry online, You can contact your CHA and ask them to provide a copy print of the Bill of entry.
If you want Final print then it bit difficult.
Dear Sir
My name is M.RAMESH FROM CHENNAI. COULD NOT TRACK THE BILL OF ENTRY STATUS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME FOR TACKING THIS BILL OF ENTRY
BENO;7016776 DATED 25.02.20
Hi,
Please check below the status of your Bill Of entry.
hi why still the courier BoE option is not working.. also we are not able to sea the details in ECCS it is also showing no record.
It’s due to a technical issue.
For my sea shipment, i can only track the IGM status, but can’t find the Bill of Entry No. of my shipment. How to know the BE no. from online tracking?
Ask to your CHA for the Bill of entry number.
Sir,
why BCd value does not considered in BE??
Hi Sambhav,
BCD (Basic Customs Duty) value is always considered in B.E for SWS value & IGST value calculation.
sir i need to download original bill of entry
how i can
plz guide
Why you want to download a bill of entry.
Send me the details at [email protected]
While I put in all the information to check the bill of entry status .the page opens with the options to select further .but when I click ahead for the option to check the status and payment option it just shows as please wait and the page does not open futher
There is some technical issue on ICE-Gate, Please try again after some time.
Our company had Imported certain items at concessional rate of duty in year 2011-12. Now we have to submit to customs the Import reconciliation which requires a submission of Chartered engineer certificate & excise department verification along with our copy of Bill of Entry. We have lost that Bill of entry. How can I get the copy of Bill of Entry for closure of Import reconciliation with customs. I have the Bill of entry number & date.
Hi,
Please approach your clearing agent and ask them to arrange a duplicate copy bill of entry from customs.
You also need to file FIR to get duplicate Bill of entry copy.
can I atleast get a screenshot of status of Bill of entry? The way it is generated from ICEGate website?
Yes, you can check the bill of entry status on ICE-Gate and take a screenshot but it not valid.
Not able to access the Bill of entry number. I have filled all the details & submitted but the page reloads blank again. Pls provide the screenshot. Bill of Entry number: 4995989 Dated: 22.10.2011 Port: Nhava Sheva
Requesting you to please share the screenshot.
Would be extremely grateful if you can share the requested screenshot. Pls help.
Hi,
Screenshot attached for your reference.
We have filled BE and also 2 time querred and reply submitted but the be is for last 3 days showing Officer ACL then officer APR but not released Duty payment what to do
Hi Suresh Agrawal,
You can raise a complaint with your zone Nodal Officer.
Dear Sirs,
We have Import consignment at Pipavav port, the B/E filed on 18th August and Customs duty paid on 21st August. The consignment was inspected and B/e passed on the 24th August, but while waiting for OC we find that duty payment not reflected in the system.
The details are as under:
B/E No: 8517029 Dtd 18/08/2020
IEC No: 2488006441
Name: Stretch Bands ( Gujarat) Pvt. Ltd.
Quick help shall be highly appreciated as all Export Production has been held up
Hi Sunil,
Please drop a mail to [email protected] with all these details, this is a technical issue only ice-gate help desk team can help you.
Hello Sir,
I need to submit Bill of entry to my Bank as I had imported from China. This import was done in the year 2010 – 2011 I have lost them, so can I download it online? or how can I get it?
Hi Meena,
You can’t download B.E online, you need to contact your CHA they can help you to get B.E copy.
Hello Sir,
How can i get the Appraising group detail for the list of Bill of Entries due to submission for Final assessment of Bill of entry group wise?
Hi Devang Shah,
When you check the B.E details, You can see an option “Group” In this section can identify your B.E in which group.
But you can’t get the officer details, because now assessment is on faceless mode.
What does imp means in current queue while checking bill of entry status. In current queue 1st it was Appr, than ACL, than again Apr and now it is showing imp.
Hi,
IMP means Importer, Current status of B.E is IMP it means B.E is with the importer to reply to the quarry.
Now you can reply to the query.
Hi,
Want to know about bill of entry for home consumption in ex chennai location for empty shipping containers for uasge of domestic purpose.please let know how to pay the customs duty for the same,we have ie code and gst comodity for container trading all over the world,so in which way and which portal we have to get login to pay the customs duty for bill of entry for home consumption directlty to customs.
Hi Dhinakaran,
You can pay customs duty by using ice:gate payment gate way for more details read our article Online Custom Duty Payment Procedure (Complet Guide)
Our bill of entry no is 7033241 dated 10/10/2016 . As we want to knock of the bill of entry from bank records and clear the same, but the same is not being reflected in IDPMS and Ice gate asks to contact RBI
Regards ,
For goodluck steels
smg
Hi Kaushik,
Ask your CHA to link the same with IDPMS, Only your CHA can help you to solve this issue.
But the CHA is saying that customs will link it(CHA is not having any role in it) and customs software is down. Please help by letting me know that who will link BoE to IDPMS website, as the bank is saying they are unable to locate BoE there for making payment.
Hi Anil Choudhary,
Ask your CHA to meet the EDI officer of port and explain the issue to them, the EDI officer does the rest.
Or you can mail Ice:gate help desk.
Hi,
We had imported goods to Bangalore Port vide BOE Ref No: CBEXIII_BLR_2020-2021_1407_10603 mentioned on Fedex Invoice for which we have paid the custom duty.
We are not having the Customs Certificate for the same which is required for auditing purpose.
We would be thankful, if you can help us in getting the Customs Certificate.
Regards,
Hi Pradeep,
Only your clearing agent can help you to get a customs certificate.
Dear Sir
We have some urgent requirement for Bill Of Entry of the Goods imported in May 2014. Goods were imported in May 2014 but we do not have the documents of BOE. Hence Kindly help / guide the right way to fetch the data.
Regards,
Ramanand
Hi Ramanand,
Wish you a very happy new year!
You need to contact your CHA, your CHA will help you to get BE.
Sir,
I needed the details for BOE 1210625 filed on Dec-17-2020 from Mumbai Courier terminal. Appreciate if you could send me via email. Thank you and your response is much appreciated.
Hi Anna,
Please check with your CHA they can help you better.
Hi
We are regularly importing goods from USA through Fedex in courier mode.
Our gst number is mentiond in all Courier Bill of Entries.
But the IGST credit is not reflecting on GST Portal.
For Shipments cleared in cargo mode through CHA, IGST paid under custom duty is reflecting on GST portal.
Please advise , what to do so that IGST paid in Courier bill of entry also gets reflected on GST Portal
Regards
Atul
Hi Atul,
The process to get an IGST refund for courier mode shipment is different than regular shipment So, check with you CA.
We import Shipment via Courier mode on Mumbai Port We pay the duty and having Bill of Entry as well TR6 challen but IGST Amount not reflect on GSTR2B also GSTR2A
Please help me to resolved this issue
Note :- Shipment is in Air Courier mode not Cargo Mode
Hi Chetan Kalaskar,
It happens due to a technical issue, you need to wait to reflect duty.
What does FVR means in current queue while checking bill of entry status ?
FVR means finalisation of Bill of entry is over.
1) what does PVR & N.A. means in current queue while checking bill of entry status?
2) if bill of entry hard copy not available then how to check online the bill of entry status is provisional or Final?
I had filed BE in ICD ahmedabad . They have queery for Certificate of origine I have claimed for safta FTA 40% concession but apprisal not to consider and they have not consider concessional duty apprised without concession under cod but not assessed again they have querry this chaptor not under concesson list my suppler had certificate of origin trafir heading number 7304.31 and bill made under 730419 and material also 730419 how to sort out the matter
I had filed BE in ICD ahmedabad . They have queery for Certificate of origine I have claimed for safta FTA 40% concession but apprisal not to consider and they have not consider concessional duty apprised without concession under cod but not assessed again they have querry this chaptor not under concesson list my suppler had certificate of origin trafir heading number 7304.31 and bill made under 730419 and material also 730419 how to sort out the matter AND SUPPLIER HAD GIVEN STATMENT THEY HAD MADE MISTAKEN AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION OF CERTIFICAT OF ORIGIN MENTION 7304.31 INPLACE OF 730419
how to download bill of entry
Hi B Aneel,
Please contact your CHA.
Dear Sir/Mam,
If any BOE is under FAG then how can we know that our BOE is in which location?
Thanks
Chandroday
You can check it with the same group officer available at PAG.
Our 3 bill of entry no is No.3396922 dt 27.11.2015 , 3835731 dt 07-01-2016 and 3924636 dt 15-01-2016 from Nhava Sheva Mumbai . As we want to knock of the bill of entry from bank records and clear the same, but the same is not being reflected in IDPMS and Ice gate asks to contact BOE Customs clearing location officer to give approval to update record Banks’ AD Code in Bill of Entry so that it transmitted data to RBI IDPMS system. Our CHA had contacted to Customer Commissioner there to give his approval to update AD Code but he denied and then he met EDI officer there request to do update AD Code but denied to do that. How can it be resolved?
Hi Ranjit Sutradhar,
Let me know why you are updating the AD code?
You just need to inform customs, your Bill of entry does not reflect in Bank for remittance or contact the Ice:gate help desk they will also guide you.
Dear Sir,
We regular imports goods from China. But we make the payment at UK based company and their subsidry company located at China. We submit all the BoE to bank but bank telling benificary name should be present in the boe even if both company are same group company. In the BoE subsidry company name is there.last 2 year they raise any query about this now Bank tell us go to customs and change the name. Please help us how to do it
Hi Pramod,
Please check with your CHA for the amendment possibility of the Bill of entry, and also get a letter from the bank addressing customs as a supporting document for amendment
Sir
We filled bill of entry prior to arrival of shipment but due to funds problem we could not pay the duty on time unfortunately after 30 days the bill of entry rejected on icegate and not shown on portal
We filled fresh bill of entry and now an fine imposed on bill of entry
Sir advise why the bill of entry rejected or not showing on portal
Hi Sunder Das,
If you filed a prior Bill of entry, you need to regulate it after the arrival of the shipment, If you did not regulate the Bill of entry, the B.E autometicaly canceled by the system.
Dear Sir,
We have filed five nos. Bill of Entry through DHL’s Express Cargo Clearance System during the period April 2020 to May 2021. However, GST credit in respect of three Bill of Entries are not reflected on the GST Portal and for the remaining two Bills of Entries, part credit is shown. Staff at DHL are ignorant on the issue and ICEGATE helpdesk has not reverted on the grievance. Please advise. Thanks and Regards
Hi Sheela R Kotian,
Courier mode clerance is totally different than cargo mode clearance, You need to contact the GST department to get these benefits.
Hello Sir,
We are importing food supplement under 2106 90 99 from Europe via Air Cargo. BE filed yesterday, answered to query raised and now we can see current queue status as “ACL” and Appraiser date as 26/10/2021 17.54.53. What can be the next step? are we supposed to get more queries or we will get challan for duty?
Hi Avinash Kothari,
If the “Apr” date is showing it means your B.E is passed by Apr. now it’s pending with the Assistant commissioner (ACL) for assessment, ACL also has the authority to raise query but he raises queries on rare cases only.
Hello
We had import materials for reexport and filed BOE on 15-11-2021 but after 40 days still it show status APR. Now i don’t know what to do next? Please guide us
Hi Ankit,
Please ask your CHA to contact the local port Group Apr., They have the authority to recall the Bill of entry to PAG if it’s under FAG.
Thank you for the reply. our CHA already in touch with the authority but i dont know where is the delayed?
Even CE inspection also completed before 20 days. when i aske my CHA about the status they only told that file is with DC.
Now i am in crucial situations what to do?
Ankit
Is there any provision to download Bill of Entry copies by the Importer for the last year filed bill of entry ?
Hi Vinayak Rao,
Importers can’t download the Bill of entry.
Sir ,
We have imported fourteen shipments under courier mode in the financial year 2017- 18. Only four bill of entries are reflected at GSTR2A. Balance ten bill of entries are not reflected on GSTR2A. Kindly confirm how this issue will be sort out?
Hi Suresh,
Now many peoples are facing this issue, only the GST department can help you, contact GST department explain your issue. You can also try on demand Bill of entry fetching option available on the GST portal.
Hello Sr,
We have lost our Original EPCG License (FY 2006-07) and now we company want to redeem the same.
How we can do this
File FIR then approach customs and DGFT with the copy of FIR and Copy of lost EPCG license.
After obtaining OOC, the status is shown as PVR. What does it mean ?
Hi Dhanraj EP,
After getting Out of charge, you no need to worry about your bill of entry status.
Hi Few of our corier BOE’s are not reflecting in IDPMS, even after ECCS confirmed successfully transmission of these CBE’s. how to resolve this issue whom to contact as bank has rejected our remittance against these CBE’s
Please advice
Check with your courier partner they can do something.
Meaning of “AAI” in BOE current status?!
It’s ready for Registration.
Hi,
Thanks for the current post on how to check the status of Bill of Entry on Ice gate portal.
Would also request you to kindly share a detailed blog on how to understand this status on the portal as well.
share the link if already posted.
DEAR SIR
CAN YOU PLEASE THE NAME OF WEBSITE TO CHECK THAT THE IMPORTED CONTAINER WAS MARKED FOR SCANNING
Our bill of entry no. is 7690724 dtd. 18-05-2020 filed at INDEL 4 (Delhi Air Cargo) but the same is not reflected at ICE-GATE, on checking of BOE status it’s mentioned “No record found”. Please confirm our future course of action.
It maybe due to any technical issue, check with your CHA and Ice:gate help desk more details.
HI,
How is the BOE procedures for shipment coming to SEZ?
Hi, I am seeing the below status on Icegate for my package which is stuck for almost 3 weeks now. What does it mean? Anything you can share would be great. Thanks in advance.
APPRAISEMENT: Under processing
CURRENT QUEUE: ACL
NO OF QUERY RAISED: 0
NO OF QUERY REPLIED: 0
REPLY DATE: N.A.
REPLY STATUS: NO
APPR DATE: 2023-6-13 12.51.36.0
ASSESS DATE: N.A.
PAYMENT DATE: N.A.
EXAM DATE: 2023-6-12 15.38.52.0
OOC DATE: N.A.