# 31 Imported goods not to be unloaded from vessel until entry inwards granted

(1) The master of a vessel shall not permit the unloading of any imported goods until an order has been given by the proper officer granting entry inwards to such vessel.

(2) No order under sub-section (1) shall be given until an ¹ [arrival manifest or import manifest] has been delivered or the proper officer is satisfied that there was sufficient cause for not delivering it.

(3) Nothing in this section shall apply to the unloading of baggage accompanying a passenger or a member of the crew, mail bags, animals, perishable goods and hazardous goods.

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1. Subs. by Act 13 of 2018, s. 56, for "import manifest" (w.e.f. 28-3-2018).

PROVISIONS RELATING TO CONVEYANCES CARRYING IMPORTED OR EXPORTED GOODS

Arrival of vessels and aircrafts in India

Delivery of arrival manifest or import manifest or import report

30A

Passenger and crew arrival manifest and passenger name record information

Imported goods not to be unloaded unless mentioned in arrival manifest or import manifest or import report

Unloading and loading of goods at approved places only

Goods not to be unloaded or loaded except under supervision of customs officer

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