How to became a CHA?

How to became a CHA? what are the responsibilities of CHA? Can i build my career as CHA?

In today's article we will get detailed information about CHA. What is the function of CHA? What are the benefits of becoming CHA? There are people who do not know about lions. Today's article will be interesting.

CHA full form means custom house agent. This person does import-export related work, ranging from custom clearance to bill of entry.

What to do to become CHA?

1. If you want to become a certified CHA, you have to pass the CHA exam. From this exam, you get the license of CHA.

2. You can take the exam only if you have the educational qualification of a post graduate. If you are just a graduate, then there are certain criteria by which you can take the exam even without a post graduate.

3. You can take this exam only three times. If you do not pass during these three, you are canceled.

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CHA licensing regulations, 1984

• No ceiling on the number of CHAs who may be appointed in a customs house
• A regular licence is preceded by a temporary licence.
• Criteria of experience and financial soundness must be met.
• A regular licence is subject to passing an examination, A minimum volume of business and compliance with Regulation No. 14.
• Changes in the constitution of a partnership or firm do not affect the operations of a CHA.

Qualifications

• Holds a master's degree in LLB/MBA OR CA.
• Hold a pass in Form 'G' as an employee of the firm or company.
• Should have three years of experience in customs - clearance work.
• Should have bank-certified assets of Rs.5 lakhs.How-to-build-career-in-import export?

Licence types

Temporary

After accepting an application, a one-year temporary licence is granted under Regulation 8 in Form B. Before receiving a temporary (or regular) licence, the applicant must execute a bond on Forms D and E. For major ports, the surety amount is Rs.25000/; for other ports, Rs.10000/. Surety may also be given in the form of National Savings Certificates or postal security, which should be pledged in the name of the Commissioner. Since a regular licence-holder is allowed to work in more than one Customs station, separate bond and surety must be posted for each customs station.

Regular

An application for regular licence may be made on Form C by a person who has passed the examinations. Forms A and C are nearly identical, except that while the former is issued under Regulation 5, the latter form is issued under Regulation 10. A regular licence is requested on Form D. The applicant must satisfy the following conditions:

• Quantity or value norms of cargo cleared from the customs house (as determined by the Commissioner)
• Applicant conduct during the temporary-licence period; no complaints of non-compliance with Regulation 14
• A regular licence is nontransferable,[2] and its term is ten years. [3]

Disqualifications

Regulation 10(1) specifies that only a person who qualifies in the examination can apply for a regular licence. Sub-regulation 3 provides that the Commissioner may reject the application of a person who fails the examination. If performance criteria are not satisfied regarding quantity and value of clearances or conduct, the application may be rejected. An appeal may be made of an order of rejection within 30 days to the Chief Commissioner, who is also empowered to review regular licence grants within one year.

Duties

Authorised clearances only against authorization'''': A CHA is required to clear goods for import or export with specific authorization from the principal, which must be produced whenever required by the Deputy or Assistant Commissioner.

Personal clearance'''': The CHA must personally clear the goods or clear them through an employee designated by the Commissioner. All documents should list the CHA's name at the top. The CHA should not attempt to influence the conduct of customs officers in matters pending before him or his subordinates; there should be no threats, false accusations or duress against such officers, and no promise of advantage, benefit or gift should be made or bestowed on such officers. The CHA's duties should be discharged expeditiously, and he cannot charge more than the rates approved by the Commissioner.

Conflicts of interest: If the CHA is a former officer of a department, he cannot represent any matter before a customs officer which he had considered as an officer. He cannot use facts which came to his knowledge as an officer.

Correct advice: The CHA must advise the client to comply with the provisions of the Act and the regulations, diligently ensuring the imparting of correct, relevant information to the client for clearance of cargo or baggage. If there is non-compliance by a client, the CHA must bring it to the attention of the deputy or assistant commissioner. This regulation requires the CHA to provide information to the department.

Fiscal accountability: The CHA must promptly pay the government all monies received from the client for duties and taxes. Any money received from the client or from the government should be promptly and fully accounted to the client.

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