Circular No. : ES/ 72/2017-18 June 14, 2017
Sub: Alignment of State Codes of ICES with Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN)- Implementation of changes in Indian Custom EDI System (ICES)
Dear Member,
JNCH (Nhava Sheva) has issued Public Notice No. 74/2017 dated 13.06.2017 on the above subject.
Currently, ICES, State Codes are maintained as per RBI list, and is used being for declaration in Bill of Entry and Shipping Bills for various purposes.
As an initial step towards GST implementation,
In view of the above, members are advised to make note of the changes and declare the new code to avoid declaration at ICEGATE end.
For more information, members may kindly contact the System Manager /ADC (EDI), JNCH or nsm.ices@icegate.gov.in.
Thanking you,
V.ANIL KUMAR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR