CBIC Notifies Faceless Assessment for Standard Examination Orders via Risk Management System

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) has notified Faceless Assessment for Standard Examination Orders via Risk Management System via issuing Circular.

The Circular Stated, “Reference is invited to Board’s Circular no. 16/2022-Customs dated 29.08.2022 relating to phases in the Phase 1 implementation of the Standard Examination Orders (SEO) for goods covered under Assessment Group 4. The Phase 1 refers to cases of risk-based selection for examination after assessment (second check examination). Subsequently, vide the Circular No. 23/2022-Customs dated 03.11.2022, SEO was extended to goods covered under Assessment Group 5.”

Considering the on track implementation and feedback from the National Customs Targeting Centre (NCTC) in above assessment groups, the Board has decided to implement SEOs through the Risk Management System across other assessment groups, National Assessment Centre (NAC) wise, as per the following schedule –

As a result, the previously cited Circular shall remain modified. The pertinent aspects of examination orders across FAGs shall be standardised with the aforementioned coverage across assessment groups.

Any issues with the above Circular’s implementation may be brought to the Board’s attention.

For Official Circular Download PDF Given Below: