Any person who wants to upload documents for the bill of entries and shipping bill cannot do it without registering on ICEGATE.
There 2 methods of uploading documents through ICEGATE:
Currently, there are two message formats at ICEGATE and they are:
RES (Remote EDI System Software) that is a freeware that is created by NIC and can be downloaded using http://ices.nic.in. RES helps the user to create files that are compatible with the ICES Version 1.0/1.5 through ICEGATE.
Let us understand this in a tabular form:
S.NO. | RES Package | Services |
---|---|---|
1 | ICES Version 1.0 | Submission |
Rectification | ||
2 | ICES Version 1.5 | Submission |
Rectification | ||
Amendment | ||
Query Reply |
Note: The user has recently migrated to ICES Version 1.5 needs to register themselves for query reply by sending a request and ICEGATE registration details to registration@icegate.gov.in.
No, you cannot use a single RES package for filing both the versions.
There are two possible solutions for the same
The query is a new functionality that is introduced in the ICES 1.5 Version for the assessing officer. In case if the user is not getting the query on he/she needs to update their ICEGATE ID by sending a mail on registration@icegate.gov.in
No, it is not necessary to use the registered mail ID to file the Shipping Bill/Bill of Entry. Howsoever, it shall be noted that the queries and status of his document will reflect on the users' registered mail ID.
A user can check the status of the documents that they have submitted through logging into the ICEGATE website using their valid credentials. After logging into the system, the user needs to click on the Document Tracking System. Alternatively, the user can also call on the ICEGATE Helpdesk on 011-23379020 or 011-23370133 or can mail the same on icegatehelpdesk@icegate.gov.in.
In case if a user is stuck somewhere they can either
In case if you want to add more services you need to send a request on registration@icegate.gov.in with all the changes that you want to add.
No, it is not possible to change the ICEGATE ID as it is a unique number that is allotted to every registered user.
In case if you want to modify or update your profile you need to send complete details on registration@icegate.gov.in.
No, you cannot register yourself on ICEGATE by just sending an e-mail. They need to furnish the registration form on ICEGATE that is available on www.icegate.gov.in