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FTP - Applicability of Para 5.10 (d) of HoP relating to third party exports under EPCG Scheme.

DGFT has clarified that the provisions of Para 5.10(d) of HoP 2015-20 shall be applicable to third party exports made on or after 01.04.2015 (even in respect of exports made under EPCG authorisations issued prior to 01.04.2015). Third party exports which have been made prior to 01.04.2015 will be governed by the provisions of relevant policy/procedure).

Para 5.10(d) stipulates:

The EPCG authorization holder shall submit the following additional documents for discharge of EO through third party (ies):

(i) A copy of agreement entered into between the authorization holder and the ultimate exporter undertaking to export the goods manufactured by the authorization holder/supporting manufacturer for fulfilment of the export obligation against the EPCG authorization in question.

(ii) Proof of having despatched the goods from authorization holder's factory premises to the ultimate exporter/port of export viz. (a) ARE-1 Certificate issued by Central Excise with due authentication by the Customs verifying the exports along with the shipping bill number, date and EPCG authorization number (b) Invoice duly incorporating the relevant EPCG authorization number & date at the time of dispatch.

(iii) Lorry Receipt (LR) /Logistical evidence for transportation of goods from the premises of the authorization holder to the third party/port of export.

(iv) An undertaking from the 3rd party on a stamp paper, declaring that the products exported for fulfillment of EO by them on behalf of the license holder as per details given in the statement of exports, were manufactured by the license holder.

(v) Financial evidence for having received proceeds through normal banking channel from third party exporter's account to the authorization holder's account towards such third party supplies.

(vi) Disclaimer certificate from third party that they shall not use such proceeds towards EO fulfillment of any EPCG authorization (s) obtained by them.

DGFT Policy Circular No.03/2015-20., Dated: September 02, 2015