Import of Motor Car under EPCG Scheme – DGFT clarifies

By Vijay Kumar

As per Para 5.1 of Foreign Trade Policy, Import of Motor Cars, Sports Utility Vehicles / all purpose vehicles are allowed only to Hotels, Travel Agents, Tour Operators or Tour Transport Operators and Companies owning / operating Golf Resorts.

In order to ensure proper and intended use of above vehicles under EPCG Scheme, DGFT wants that

(a) Customs authorities will endorse in “Bill of Entry” while clearing such vehicles that such vehicles have to be registered as a vehicle “for tourist purpose only”. This would make purpose of import of vehicles absolutely clear and would also facilitate registration.

(b) In all past cases where Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) has not been obtained by 30-06-2008 and where vehicles were not registered as Tourist Vehicles, EPCG authorization holders will get them registered as Tourist Vehicles, by 31-08-2008. Regional Authorities of DGFT will monitor and ensure compliance.

DGFT CIRCULAR NO 07/ (RE-08- )/2004-09), Dated: May 7, 2008