1. Import/Export procedure of Cargo
  
Importers/Exporters can import/export various types of cargo through Cochin Port. The details of cargo that can be imported/exported through Cochin Port is given in the Foreign Trade procedure 2008-09 published by Director General of Foreign Trade. Please visit http://dgft.delhi.nic.in and www.cbec.gov.in  for further details.

(a)   Import Documents

         (1)   Import General Manifest approved by Customs.
         (2)   Import application alongwith  cargo charges to be filed through Customs House Agent.
         (3)   Customs Out of Charge Certificate.
         (4)   Steamer Agent?s Delivery Order for ownership of the cargo.

 (b)   Export Documents

                    (1)   Shipping bill approved by Customs.
                    (2)   Export application alongwith cargo charges through Customs House Agent.
                    (3)   Customs? Let Export Order for the specified shipping bill.

All ship related documents are to be submitted through authorized Steamer Agents.    

 Personal Baggage Clearance
 

Cochin Port has facility to handle unaccompanied personal baggage received in containers. The container will be de-stuffed at Q6 shed and the goods will be examined and cleared by Customs Office in Q6 shed. The customer has to submit necessary documents to Customs and Port, either through a Customs House Agent or by himself.

The importer shall initially submit Import Application alongwith cargo charges and Delivery Order to Port. Appraisal ticket shall be issued from Port for  Customs examination. After Customs clearance the importer shall submit ?Baggage Declaration? for taking delivery of goods.

Wharf Information Centre
 
Round the clock  control rooms  are functioning in Ernakulam Wharf and Mattancherry Wharf. Users can contact these control rooms for any informations regarding  vessel movement and cargo operation. The contact numbers are

(1)   Ernakulam Wharf Control Room- 0484-2666207

(2)   Mattancherry Wharf Control Room-0484-2666162