FAQs on Searching BoE (Bill of Entry) Details on GST Portal

1. Can I search BoE (Bill of Entry) details on the GST Portal?

The Search by BoE functionality allows you to view BoE (Bill of Entry) details on GST Portal. Navigate to Services > User Services > Search BoE option to view BoE (Bill of Entry) details.

2. Can I search BoE details without logging to the GST Portal?

No, you can search BoE details only after logging into the GST Portal.

3. What details do I need to provide to search BoE details?

You need to provide below details to search BoE details:

i. Port Code

ii. Bill of Entry Number

iii. Bill of Entry Date

iv. Reference Date

4. What details are available when I search BoE details?

For record of type IMPG (Import of Goods), below details will be displayed when you search BoE details:

i. Period for Form GSTR-2A, which is a system generated Statement of Inward Supplies for a recipient.

ii. Reference Date

iii. Bill of Entry Details like Port Code, BoE Number, BoE Date and Taxable Value

iv. Amount of Tax

For record of type IMPGSEZ (Import of Goods from SEZ), below details will be displayed when you search BoE details:

i. Period for Form GSTR-2A, which is a system generated Statement of Inward Supplies for a recipient

ii. Reference Date

iii. GSTIN of Supplier

iv. Trade Name of Supplier

v. Bill of Entry Details like Port Code, BoE Number, BoE Date and Taxable Value

vi. Amount of Tax

5. What is the meaning of Reference date?

Reference date is the date when the goods have been cleared from Customs (Passed out of Customs charge). The reference date will either be the Bill of Entry date or a later date. You can check the reference date in Form GSTR-2A.

6. What do I need to do in case most recent record is not available with GST Portal?

You can click on QUERY ICEGATE button to fetch updated BoE details of Import of good from overseas or Import from SEZ units/developers from ICEGATE, in case, most updated record is not available with GST Portal.