TIOL-DDT 414 · Wednesday, 26 July 2006 · story 5 of 8

5% duty under EPCG Scheme - even in cases of domestic procurement.

The DGFT clarifies that,

++ To that extent 5% duty under EPCG Scheme has to be paid even in cases of domestic procurement.

++ 5% applicable customs duty on notional basis shall be charged before EPCG Authorisation is invalidated for direct import and EO shall be calculable at the reduced duty saved amount accordingly.

++ These instructions will be implemented prospectively and shall be applicable in all such cases where Authorisations have to be issued henceforth or where Authorisation/licence has already been issued but invalidation has not been allowed so far

Policy Circular No. Dated: 25.07.2006

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