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(iii) both a and b
(iv) None of the above
A-450: ii - b only
Q-451: In case of difference between the Manifest quantity and the discharge port ullage survey
report quantity on liquid cargo in bulk
A-451: The difference will be considered as short landed quantity for which the Person In-
charge of the conveyance should be held responsible under provisions of Section 116 of the
Customs Act, 1962.
Q-452: If an original phytosanitary certificate from originating country is not produced
(i) Paying equal to 2 times of regular fees to be paid for NOC from PQ
(ii) Paying equal to 3 times of regular fees to be paid for NOC from PQ
(iii) Paying equal to 5 times of regular fees to be paid for NOC from PQ
(iv) Paying equal to 10 times of regular fees to be paid for NOC from PQ
A-452: iii - Paying equal to 5 times of regular fees to be paid for NOC from PQ
Q-453: The responsible of issue Phytosanitary Certificate under export of plant and plant goods by
(i) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
(ii) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
(iii) Department of agriculture
(iv) None of the above
A-453: Department of agriculture
Q-454: Explain the purpose of issuing Phytosanitary Certificate
A-454: Protection of animal or plant life or health within the territory of the country from
risks arising from the entry, establishment or spread or pests, disease and disease carrying
organism. The phytosanitary certificate is an official declaration stating that plants and plant
material exporting are free from pests and diseases, so as to prevent introduction and
spread of any pests in the importing countries.
Q-455: Write a short note on Commercial Invoice
A-455: Commercial invoice is issued by the seller to the buyer containing the terms of the
transaction like date of transaction, seller details, buyer details, value, shipping terms and
more. Customs duty is levied on the shipment usually based on the commercial invoice
raised by the seller.
Q-456: Explain the amendment to Bill of Lading on post IGM arrival
A-456: If there are any changes in Bill of Lading i.e changing in consignee/packages/gross
weight) needs to obtain an amendment application from the Shipping Line and all the
relevant documents need to be taken to the Customs for approval.
Q-457: Which one of the parties involved in Bills of Exchange?
(i) Drawer
(ii) Drawee
(iii) Payee
(iv) All of the above
A-457: iv - All of the above
Q-458: Explain the Bill of Lading in detail
A-458: The Bill of lading is a document issued by the Carrier or its agent to the shipper of
goods as a contract of carriage of goods. It is also a receipt for cargo accepted for
transportation. It must be presented for taking delivery of the goods at the destination. The
Bill of lading serves as a proof of ownership or title of the cargo and same may be issued
either in a negotiable or non-negotiable form. In case of negotiable form, it may be bought,

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