E-seal containers (export)

India’s Customs mandates electronic sealing (e-seal) for containers by exporters under the self-sealing procedure. An E-seal tag is a radio frequency device that transmits container information when interrogated by a UHF RFID static gateway reader or handheld devices. It combines the mechanical security of standard seals with the electronic security offered by RFID. E-seal has univocal ID code and read/write user memory capabilities & provides automatic identification of trucks, trailers, and containers. Is available in tamper evidence version as per specifications. The status of the seal (TAMPERED / NOT TAMPERED) is immediately detected and read at time passing through the gate or by manual inspection.

As per circular no. 36/2017-Customs, following data needs to be mapped to approved & unique e-seals by exporters:

• IEC (Importer Exporter Code)
• Shipping Bill Number
• Shipping Bill Date
• e-seal number
• Date of sealing
• Time of sealing
• Destination Customs Station for export
• Container Number
• Trailer- Truck Number

For more information, please contact: pradeep.kumar@geipl.com