Presentation on 11 Dec 2008

CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS : 

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SYSTEMS & DATA MANAGEMENT www.icegate.gov.in www.cbec.gov.in CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE & CUSTOMS Meeting with Officers and Custodians of proposed ICES locations 11th December, 2008

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Overview of Indian Customs EDI System (ICES)

Objectives : 

Objectives Reduce time taken in clearance of cargo (dwell time) Reduce interface between Trade and Customs Promote accuracy, transparency, accountability Ensure uniform practices Ensure better monitoring & control Improve quality of data collection Faster disbursal of export incentives

Features : 

Features Electronic filing of Declarations - Service Centre - Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange Gateway (EC/EDI- Gateway) ICEGATE Automation of Customs workflow E-payment of Customs duly (optional) Message exchange with business partners through ICEGATE Direct credit of Drawback in Exporter’s bank account Automated transmission of Shipping Bills after export to DGFT

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Import Declarations Value >0.1 million Submission of Declaration Importer RMS Message to Bank For duty No Appraising Officer Value < 0.1 million BE/ Challan Print AC Goods Registration Examination Out of Charge Print Bill of Entry Release of goods

Export Declarations : 

Export Declarations Exporter Export under Schemes ? Appraising Registration Export of Goods Print Let Export Examination EGM Grant of Export Incentives Yes No Value above Certain limits Submission of Declaration AC

Components of ICES Version 1.0 (at existing sites) : 

Components of ICES Version 1.0 (at existing sites) Distributed Systems UNIX based single tier architecture Runs on Sun Microsystems Hardware Operating System SOLARIS 2.6 Relational Database ORACLE 7.1 SQL Forms 3 Terminal Emulation Software for PCs Dumb Terminals for Data Entry

ICES – Existing Implementation : 

ICES – Existing Implementation 35 Customs locations covering major Seaports, Airports, Inland Container Depots and Land Customs Stations 85% of Country’s International Trade covered. Approximately 98% of Exports and 95% of imports Declarations processed electronically at ICES locations.

Components of ICES Version 1.5 (under implementation) : 

Components of ICES Version 1.5 (under implementation) Centralized System Unix based three tier architecture Application will run from Data Centre at Delhi with Disaster Recovery Centre at Chennai Operating System HP_UX Relational Database ORACLE 10g. Thin clients at user’s end Service Centre Access to Database through ICEGATE

ICES Version 1.5- Current Status : 

ICES Version 1.5- Current Status Application Primary Modules (Exports and Imports)-ICD Version- running at Pilot Site at Dadri and extended to adjacent 4 private ICDs at Dadri Group VII modules for imports under EP Schemes developed by NIC and under testing Service Centre Module for access through ICEGATE under development by NIC Air & Sea Version under development by NIC Message generation and integration is under development/ testing.

ICES Version 1.5- Rollout Plan : 

ICES Version 1.5- Rollout Plan Pilot sites at Dadri would be provided access to Application to be hosted at Data Centre in January, 2009 After stabilization of operations (which may take1-2 months), new locations (ICDs) would be provided access to Application hosted at Data Centre Thereafter, new ACC locations would be provided access to Application (Air Version) hosted at Data Centre Thereafter, new Seaport locations would be provided access to Application (Sea Version) hosted at Data Centre Thereafter, new LCS locations would be provided access to Application (Land Version) hosted at Data Centre Existing ICES locations would be considered for migration to Data Centre only after successful migration of pilot/new site of respective version of Application at Data Centre

MESSAGE EXCHANGE WITH CUSTODIANS : 

MESSAGE EXCHANGE WITH CUSTODIANS All Message specifications for ICES 1.5 have been finalized by NIC; Message specifications can be downloaded from the hyperlink “Message formats for ICES 1.5” on ICEGATE website: http://www.icegate.gov.in/ICES1.5.htm Upgraded ICEGATE will have Multiple Message formats i.e. proprietary Flat File, XML and UN-EDIFAC; XML schema for Port messages have already been developed in consultation with IPA; Document Tracking system on ICEGATE website; Trading partners/ Custodians can use MPLS, Leased line or Internet connectivity to send messages to data centre in New Delhi and disaster recovery site in Chennai;

MESSAGE EXCHANGE WITH CUSTODIANS (contd.) : 

MESSAGE EXCHANGE WITH CUSTODIANS (contd.) VSNL contact person for connectivity is Mr. Debashish Mandal 9250001033(M); Has the capability to use secure communication protocols like AS1, AS2 (Preferred), SFTP, HTTPS, PGP, secure E- mail using digital signature etc.; What is required to start AS2 communication: AS2 Software Firewall permissions Public Keys needs to be exchanged Private Keys needs to be retained Agree on encryption algorithm being used URL at which data needs to be posted Port at which the server is being hosted

Schematic Diagram – WAN / LAN : 

Schematic Diagram – WAN / LAN Central Excise Data Centre (DC) Importer / Exporter Banks Custodians Customs Directorates & Other Offices Centrally Hosted Applications ICES / ACES Disaster Recovery (DR) BCP INTERNET LAN MPLS/Leased Line

Brief – LAN Components : 

Brief – LAN Components Thin Client Thin clients perform the same functionality as PCs except that there is no local storage Used for accessing the applications hosted at the Data center Scanners The scanning facility will be available in the LAN at the Utility Area in specified CBEC offices Print servers Used for supporting the printing and scanning functions. Printers DeskJet Printers To be connected to a Thin client or redeployed PC. Network Laser Printers Shared by all LAN Users. Will be placed in Utility areas, easily accessible for all LAN Users Dot Matrix Line Printers Heavy duty printers for printing Bills of Entry and shipping bills and other documents at Customs locations

Brief – LAN Components : 

Brief – LAN Components Power Backup UPS UPS with in-built redundancy -15 min back up. Provide interim power between mains power failure and DG set switching on. Diesel Generator (DG) Set The Diesel Generator (DG) set (or sets) will used for powering on the LAN equipment. The ACs, Fans, lights and any other non LAN equipment not to be connected to the DG set. During a power failure, the DG set will switch on automatically within 3 to 4 minutes. Detailed presentation on LAN Project is available at www.cebce.gov.in/rhs.misc/LAN_Ph8.ppt & www.icegate.gov.in/LAN_Prez_Install_Phase8.pps

Site Preparation : 

Site Preparation OFC Link between Office & Sheds (2 exclusive strands for Customs) Infrastructure for Message Exchange with Customs EDI System Service Centre: Min. 150 Sq ft. for 2 nodes (extra 50 sq ft per seat) Creation/Identification of cabin space in examination areas/shed Identification of Rooms for Appraising/Audit/Drawback Staff Communications Room to contain : Rack with router and modems installed as part of WAN Project Telecom Multiplexer installed as part of WAN project 15U/42U rack with LAN equipment & UPS Secure room with restricted access of min. Area 8’ x 6’desirable if the room size is 10’ X 15’ Offices/Cabins to be: Dust Free & Air Conditioned - temperature between 22–25deg C Pest control measures required to prevent damage No water seepage

Frequently Observed deficiencies in WAN Project : 

Frequently Observed deficiencies in WAN Project Equipments not powered ON 24 X 7 due to which monitoring/testing of site cannot be done UPS not available for WAN equipments AC not available in Communications Room Communication room not dust free Detailed presentation on WAN Projects available at www.cebce.gov.in/WAN-proj/cbec-WAN_13.0.ppt & www.icegate.gov.in/CBEC_WAN.ppt

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