Executive Summary:
This public notice issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade announces the removal of Ms. Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA from Appendix 2G, the list of Inspection and Certification Agencies. This action follows a show cause notice and subsequent adjudication order due to misdeclaration in Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates. As a result, Ms. Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA is no longer authorized to issue Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates.
Key Points / Main Content:
Removal of Inspection Agency:
* Ms. Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA is removed from Appendix 2G.
* The removal is effective from the date of this public notice (July 22, 2016).
Background:
* Ms. Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA was previously notified as a Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency vide Public Notice No. 34RE : 2013200914 dated 29.10.2013.
* A show cause notice was issued due to misdeclaration in issued certificates.
* An adjudication order was issued for cancellation of recognition and imposition of penalty.
Ineligibility:
* Ms. Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA is no longer eligible to issue Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates.
Legal Basis:
* This action is taken under the powers conferred by paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020.
Impact Analysis:
Ms. Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA
* Impact: The company is delisted from Appendix 2G and can no longer issue Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates.
* Action Required: Cease issuing Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificates.
Stakeholders Relying on Appendix 2G:
* Impact: Must be aware that Ms. Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA is no longer an accredited agency.
* Action Required: Refer to the updated Appendix 2G for a list of valid Pre-Shipment Inspection Agencies and refrain from using the services of Ms. Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA for certification purposes.
Key Entities Referenced
Directorate General of Foreign Trade: A department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for foreign trade policy.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry: The Indian government ministry responsible for international trade and industry.
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020: The foreign trade policy of India for the period 2015-2020.
Ms. Trans Border Safety Control Inspection Services LLC, USA: A Pre Shipment Inspection Agency that has been delisted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
Appendix 2G: A list of Inspection and Certification Agencies maintained by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
New Delhi: The location of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, India
Pre Shipment Inspection Agency: An agency that is authorised to do inspection before shipment.
ANUP WADHAWAN: Director General of Foreign Trade who issued the notice.